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LL.M DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
First Year
TORTS CRIMES
Law of Crimes
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Critically examine the Doctrine of Mens rea?
Q2) What are the essential ingredients of an offence "attempt to commit an offence"?
Explain with examples.
Q3) Discuss the scope of group liability under Indian Penal Code.
Q4) Explain briefly the different theories of punishment. Which theory do you
prefer? Give reasons for your views.
Q5) Discuss the scope of 'Insanity' as defence in criminal law with Illustrations?
Q6) The provisions of death penalty as an alternative punishment for murder is not
unreasonable and it is in the public interest. Explain.
Q7) What is Extortion? How does it differ from robbery.
Q8) Discuss the essential elements of the offence of murder and state the exemptions, if any.
Q9) Explain the offence of Rape, Bigamy and Adultery.
Q10) Write short notes on any Two of the following.
Prevention of sati
Cheating
Abduction
Defamation