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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.