END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-VIII
Cr. L.- Criminal Justice System (Hon.-II)
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks
carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Mens Rea is an essential element of crime unless it is excluded by the statute. Comment.
b. The act of preparation is punishable under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Discuss in Brief.
c. Distinguish between Abetment to Conspiracy and Criminal Conspiracy.
d. What do you understand by the term Criminal Justice System?
e. "No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself" Comment.
f. Discuss some important rights of children provided under UN Convention on Rights of the
Child, 1989.
g. Discuss Reformative Theory of Punishment.
h. Victim Compensation is an effective rehabilitation method. Comment.
i. Who is Victim of Crime? Explain in brief.
j. Child abuse is a big challenge in protection of Human Rights.
2. What are various stages in commission of Crime? Referring case laws distinguish between
Preparation and Attempt. (Marks 10)
3. 'Custodial Violence is a big Challenge in Protection of Human Rights.' In the light of judicial
pronouncements discuss Human Rights of Prisoners. (Marks 10)
4. 'Death penalty is like codified revenge on the part of State.' In the light of this statement
discuss the principle of Rarest of rare cases. (Marks 10)
5. Discuss Deterrent theory of Punishment. Do you think that 'Death Penalty' should be
abolished? Comment. (Marks 10)
6. Victim of Crime has right to get Compensation' in the light of this statement discuss the
role of Indian Supreme Court regarding compensation to the Victim of Crime. (Marks 10)
7. 'Indian Prison System needs to reform' Discuss the role of various committees constituted on
reform of Prison System in India. (Marks 10)