Osmania University BNS (crimes Law) Previous Questions

Exam Oriented Book – OU 3LLB 2nd Sem

Unit-I: Introduction and General Principles

(Syllabus: Concept of crime – Meaning of Crime – Distinction between Crime and Tort – Stages of Crime – Intention, Preparation, Attempt and Commission of Crime – Elements of Crime – Actus Reus and Mens rea – Codification of Law of Crimes in India – IPC, 1860 – Application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Section 1-3 of BNS)- Territorial and Extra-Territorial Application (Section 1 of BNS)– Definition (Section 2 of BNS) – Punishments (Section 4 -13 of BNS))

6 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Crime
  2. Difference between crime and tort
  3. Actus Reus
  4. Preparation
  5. Territorial jurisdiction
  6. Death sentence
  7. Solitary confinement

15 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Discuss the essential elements of crime.
  2. Explain the stages of crime with relevant examples.
  3. Write a brief note on stages of crime with special reference to attempts.

Unit-II: General Exceptions and Offences against Women, Child & Marriage

(Syllabus: General Explanations – General Exceptions under BNS 2023- Abetment – Criminal Conspiracy -Attempt – Offences against Women and Child- (Section 63-87 of BNS)-Sexual Offences -Assault and Criminal Force against Women- Offences relating to Marriage-Kidnapping and Abduction-Causing Miscarriage– Offences against Child-(Section 88-99 of BNS))

6 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Abetment
  2. Common Intention
  3. Joint liability
  4. Vicarious liability under criminal law
  5. Dowry Death
  6. Stalking
  7. Bigamy

15 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Discuss the law relating to the right of private defence.
  2. Write a brief note on private defence with suitable examples.
  3. Write a brief note on general exceptions under criminal law with special reference to insanity.
  4. What are the recent developments in rape laws?
  5. Enumerate the sexual offences under Criminal Law.

Unit-III: Offences Affecting Human Body

(Syllabus: Offences affecting Human Life (Section 100-113 of BNS)-Culpable Homicide and Murder -Causing Death by Negligence- Organised Crime-Petty Organised Crime-Terrorist Act- Offences affecting Human Body (Section 114-144 of BNS )-Hurt and Grievous Hurt – Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement – Criminal Force and Assault – Kidnapping and Abduction.)

6 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Wrongful confinement
  2. Grievous hurt
  3. Assault
  4. Kidnapping
  5. Death caused by rash and negligent act

15 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Differentiate between murder and culpable homicide.
  2. When culpable homicide not amounts to murder?
  3. Define murder. State when culpable homicide not amounts to murder.

Unit-IV: Offences against State and Public Tranquility

(Syllabus: Offences against the State- Offences Relating to Army, Navy and Air Force- Offences relating to Election- Offences Relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, and Government Stamps-Offences against Public Tranquillity- Offences by or relating to Public Servants – Contempt of Lawful Authorities of Public Servants-False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice-Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.)

6 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Sedition
  2. Unlawful assembly
  3. False evidence
  4. Decency

15 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Write a brief note on offences against the state.

Unit-V: Offences against Property and Others

(Syllabus: Offences relating to Religion- Offences against Property – Theft – Extortion – Robbery & Dacoity – Cheating – Mischief – Criminal Trespass – Criminal Misappropriation of Property and Criminal Breach of Trust-Receiving Stolen Property – Offences relating to Documents and Property Marks – Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation.)

6 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Mischief
  2. Trespass
  3. Forgery

15 Mark Previous IMP Questions

  1. Define and differentiate Robbery and Dacoity.
  2. Write a brief note on trespass.
  3. Write a note on defamation with exceptions if any.

10 Mark OU BNS IMP Questions

  1. A is at work with a hatchet with proper caution, but the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Whether A has committed offence-Decide.
  2. Two boys under the age of 12 years committed a murder by stabbing. Discuss the liability of the boys.
  3. A intending to commit theft enters the house of B at night and removes from one of the rooms a heavy box to the courtyard, where he opens it. He does not find in the box anything worth taking and leaving it there goes away. Is he liable for any offence?
  4. A finds a valuable ring, not knowing to whom it belongs. A sells it immediately without attempting to discover the owner. What offence is committed by A and what is the punishment?
  5. One Mr. Ramdas along with his friend went to one Ramesh with a wooden piece, he gave number of blows on Ramesh head, as a result the right side of his head injured resulting in severe injuries on head, face and nose. After two days Ramesh death. Advice how to file a criminal case against the accused persons, what are the provisions to be included in FIR?
  6. A, an anaesthetist during an operation, due to negligence of the anaesthetist the tube from the ventilator came free causing the death of the patient. State whether A is punishable? If so under which provision of IPC?
  7. Mrs. L along with nine members entered into the house of Mr. X, Mrs. L started assault by giving an iron rod blow hitting Mrs. X, wife of Mr.X. Mr. L gave a deadly blow on the head of Mr. X, immediately he fell down and all the other accused persons started beating him and his wife. Both died on their way to the hospital. State how the accused are punishable. What are the relevant provisions applicable to punish the culprits.
  8. A, intends to murder Z, buys a gun and loads it, A has not yet committed the offence. Whether the act of A is punishable or not. If so under which provision of IPC?
  9. A accused was in the habit of setting fire to his own clothes and house. One day he set fire to his wife and 2 children. State whether he will be punishable or not?
  10. Without performing ceremonies, A got married with B. B believing that A is her husband submitted herself and cohabited with him. A knowingly deceit her and made her to believe that she is his legally wedded wife. After few months he disclosed the true fact. What offence did A committed and what will be the punishment?
  11. A thief entered a house and made an attempt to steal, broken the jewel box but after opening the box there nothing was found in it. State whether the thief is punishable or not. If so what offence he committed and what is the punishment?
  12. A intentionally set fire a godown belonging to Y, causing wrongful loss to Y. State whether A is liable. If so what offence did he committed and what is the punishment?
  13. Mr. A shouts at a bystander asking him to help to kill Mr. X. Bystander thought that A is in need he accepted and helped A. State whether X can be punishable under section 34 of IPC along with section 302 or not?
  14. Mr. A entered his mother-in-law’s house at 11.00 pm with the help of a torch light and a knife in his hand. He entered the room where his mother-in-law was sleeping, he killed her and pleads insanity. State whether he can succeed or not. If not, under which provision he can be punishable?
  15. A makes an attempt to pick the pocket of Z putting his hand into Z’s pocket. A fails and there was nothing in Z’s pocket. State whether A has committed any offence or not.
  16. Mr. X got married for the second time and he started harassing his second wife. She filed a complaint against the husband under section 498-A of IPC. Whether she is eligible to file or not?
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