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The Pakistan Penal Code, 1860

Q.1. When does the right of private defence of the body and of property
extend to the causing of death of the assistant? Under what
circumstances in the exercise of this right, risk of harm to an innocent
person is condoned?

Q.2. Define vicarious liability. What are its essential ingredients? What is
the prime difference between constructive liability and abetment?

Q.3. What is the difference between ‘Diyat’, ‘Deman’ and ‘Arsh’ Under what
circumstances the offender int he case of Qatl-i-amd against whom the
right of Qisas has been waived or compounded be punished and to
what extent?

Q.4. Is intention always a necessary ingredient in the offence of kidnapping?

Write the differences between the offences of abduction and kidnapping?

Q.5. How far are attempts to commit offences punishable under section 511 of
the Pakistan Penal Code? What must be proved in order to support the
conviction of an attempt under this section?

Q.6. A is at work with a hatchet; the head files off and kills a man who is
standing by. What offence a has committed? Support your answer by
quoting the relevant provisions of law.

Q.7. A was put on trial for stealing the umbrella belonging to B.A. in his
defence pleaded that at the time of taking the umbrella he was
intoxicated and erroneously believed that the umbrella was his own. Is
the defence tenable? Cite the relevant provision of law.

Q.8. Define abduction. How does it differ from kidnapping? Quote the relevant
provisions of law?

Q.9. Compare and contrast the law on fabricating or giving false evidence
with that on giving false information to cause injury or annoyance to
someone?

Q.10. Attempt to commit an offence is punishable. Does preparation to commit

any offence also entail any punishment? Discuss both with the reference
to provisions of PPC?

Q.11. Discuss waiver few and compounding of Qisas ‘Sulh’ in Qatl-i-amd. In

what circumstances the court in exercise of its discretion,
notwithstanding the waiver or compounding, punish the offence under
tazir?

Q.12. Define and explain defamation as a crime?

Q.13. Differentiate, between offences of misappropriation, theft and

cheating?

Q.14. Qatl-i-amd is punished with imprisonment which may extent to twenty

five years, where according to the injunctions of Islam the punishment of
Qisas not applicable. Discuss the law?
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Q.15. When the right of private Defence of person and property. Commences
and till what time it continues?

Q.16. Discuss the particulars containing a plaint and the grounds on which it
can be rejected.

Q.17. Describe the territorial and pecuniary limits of a civil Court.

Q.18. Compare the distinctive ‘Features of vicarious liability in furtherance of

common intention” and in prosecution of common object of unlawful
assembly”.
Q.19. What radical changes have been effected in peal law of Pakistan by
incorporating principles of Qisas and Diyat?

Q.20. How an offence punishable under section 182 PPC is different from that
under Section 193 PPC? Give an analytical account of the matter.

Q.21. What are the ingredients of theft and extortion? In what

circumstances these offences are converted into robbery?

Q.22. Discuss the law relating to right of private defence of body and property
and its extent.

Q.23. Discuss the principle of MEN REA in criminal offence. In what cases its
absence is not good defence?

Q.24. Would theft of Irrigation water attract provisions of Section 378 or 425 or
430, PPC or two or all of them? Give reasons.

Q.25. Should death caused by rash or negligent act be equated with

culpable homicide amounting to Qatl-i-Amd? Give reasons for or against
it.

Q.26. Discuss the distinguishing features of vicarious liability in

“furtherance of common intention” and “prosecution of common object.”

Q.27. Some new sections have been added in the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 to
extra-territorial offences. Elaborate with illustrations.

Q.28. What is meant by intra-territorial and extra-territorial operation of

Pakistan Penal Code. If a Pakistani National Escapes to Pakistan after
committing an offence in Saudi Arabia, whether or not he can be tried,
for that offence, in Pakistan. Give reasons.

Q.29. What is right of private defence? When does right of private defence of
body extends to casing death?

Q.30. What is criminal conspiracy? Discuss its kinds and distinguish it from
abetment.

Q.31. What is the difference between Qatal-i-Amd, Qatal-i-Khata, Qatal

Shaibh-i-Amd and Qata-Bis Saba?
Can a minor wali compound the offence of Qatal-i-Amd? If not, then how
can an offence be compounded on behalf of a minor wali.

Q.32. Is intention always a necessary ingredient in the offence o Kidnapping?

What are the differences between the offences of abduction and
kidnapping?
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Q.33. Discuss he principle of Mens rea in criminal offence in what cases its
absence is not good defence?

Q.34. Write on note on:

a. Wrongful gain and wrongful loss.
b. Valuable security.

Q.35. What is the consequence of un-attendance in obedience to an order

from a public servant? Illustrate and quote relevant provision of law.

Q.36. Explain and illustrate ‘Common Intention’ and ‘Constructive liability.

Q.37. Do Extortion, Robbery and Dacoity differ from each other. Explain.

Q.38. Write notes on:

a. Wrongful gain and Wrongful loss
b. Criminal conspiracy

Q.39. Enumerate the persons who can be described as ‘Public Servant’.

Q.40. Describe the punishments which can be awarded to an accused

under PPC.

Q.41. Illustrate the different kinds of Jurh Ghayr Jaifah.

Q.42. The right of private defence of body extends to the voluntary causing of
death to the assailant. Discuss

Q.43. What is meant by “hurt” and ‘Extortion’. When theft is made robbery;
and when extortion made robbery?

Q.44. Distinguish between ‘Theft’ and ‘Extortion’. When theft is made

robbery; and when extortion made robbery?

Q.45. What do you understand by wrongful confinement? How far it is distinct

from wrongful restraint? Give illustration.”

Q.46. What ingredients are necessary to constitute the offence of criminal

breach of trust?
How does it differ from the offence of cheating? Illustrate.

Q.47. Please explain and distinguish the principles envisaged in common

intention and common object.
Q.48. Distinguish between the offences of theft, criminal misappropriation and
criminal, breach of trust.

Q.49. To what extent is consent of the victim of a crime complete defence of a

criminal charge?

Q.50. What is difference between rioting and affray?

Q.51. Define abetment and criminal conspiracy. Explain by comparison and

by illustration the difference between the two?

Q.52. What offences are punishable under Section 182 PPC and false evidence”
under Section 191 PPC with respective effects and consequences?

Q.53. How far are attempts to commit offences, punishable under section 511
of the Pakistan Penal Code? What must be proved in order to support the
conviction of an attempt under this section?
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Q.54. Define abduction. How does it differ from kidnapping? Quote the relevant
provision of law.

Q.55. Enumerate the Punishments to which offenders are liable under Section
453 of PPC. Is there any other punishment given in the statute not
included n Section 53 PPC?

Q.56. Differentiate the scope and extent of offences committed under sections
182 & 183 PPC.

Q.57. Saleem under intoxicant drove a bus in a zig-zag manner, causing

accident at here different points consecutively dashed against a moped
rider causing injuries including Shajjah-i- damighalh and Ghayr-Jaifah
munaqqilah, dashed against auto-rickshaw causing damage to it and
then hitting a grill and compound wall. Explain with reasons, what
offences have been committed? (2017)

Q.58. All criminal defences amount to the same thing. It is a defence to

criminal liability if the accused acts reasonably in the face of immediate
crisis. “Explain and evaluate this statement by reference to the following
criminal defences.
(i) Self-defence (ii) Duress (iii) Necessity
Q.59. What reasons do you assign for the departure from the ordinary rule that
a breach of a contract forms the ground for a civil action only?

Q.60. Arshad and Noor are colleagues who work at an art gallery. One day a
valuable painting goes missing and Arshad accuses Noor of stealing it.
This is untrue. Noor is outraged and picks up a bronze sculpture and
hurts it at Arshad. In attempting to avoid being struck by the sculpture
Arshad strikes his head on an open door, suffering a fracture of skull.
Noor Shuts “you deserved that”, and storms out of the room. When
Arshad is found an hour later an ambulance is called. He is taken to
hospital but is not examined for several hours due to the hospital
receptionist forgetting to log his arrival. By the time doctor arrives
Arshad has died. If he had been examined on arrival he would have
survived.
Discuss the criminal liability of Noor. How, if at all, would your answer
differ Arshad’s accusation was true?

2. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Q.1. Can a Police Officer order the arrest of a person by means of a
telephonic message? Please discuss, in detail, quoting the relevant
provisions of law.
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Q.2. Can the High Court exercise powers of REVISION over order which fall
within the purview of Section 145 Cr.P.C? Explain fully, with reference
to the respective law applicable to it.

Q.3. There was a collision, between a bus and a rickshaw, resulting in the
death of a person. Can the driven of the bus and the driver of the
rickshaw be legally tried in a joint trial for offences under Section 304-
A and 337 P.P.C? Reason on our reply and mention the appropriate
Section of Cr.P.C.

Q.4. Is a First Information Report made by the accused admissible in evidence

in any circumstance? If so when? Discuss the law on the subject.

Q.5. What do you understand by the following:-

a. Sanction to prosecute.
b. Alibi
c. Withdrawal of a case & Composition of an Offence.

Q.6. What formalities must be observed by a Magistrate in recording a

confession? How far is a retracted confession good evidence against a
co-accused.

Q.7. The Pakistan Penal Code was operated in 1890 but the Criminal
Procedure Code was enacted in 1890. What procedures were adopted in
the intervening 38 years? Is it due to over procedural due process of this
old law that prisons and police lock-ups in Pakistan are seriously over-
populated?

Q.8. What is arrest without Warrant? How and when it is made by whom
under what pretext? What are the checks and balances to prevent
misuse of this unlimited power?

Q.9. What is meant by Court compensation of the heirs/victim by what

method. What sort of damages can be covered? What is the punishment
in default? Can fine be used in the cost re-payment for prosecution by
recovery from offender?

Q.10. Please describe the three of the following:-

a. What are the jurisdiction for a juvenile delinquent in Pakistan?
b. What are the provisions for confinement of youthful offender?
c. What sentences can be commuted without consent?
d. What is the value of Police investigation
e. What is the effect of error in a case

Q.11. How can Urgent case of NUISANCE or APPREHENDED DANGER, be

dealt with? Fully explain the relevant law and give various instances.

Q.12. What is FIR? What are its essential requirements? Discuss its
importance, in detail, giving illustrations’.

Q.13. Write a comprehensive note on “Summary Trais”

Q.14. What are irregular PROCEEDINGS? Explain TEN such things which, if
done by any Magistrate not being empowered by law in this behalf, would
VITIATE proceedings.

Q.15. Explain, in detail, what you know about actions taken under Section
107/151, Cr.P.C. Elaborate by quoting instances and giving illustrations.
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Q.16. Fully discuss High Court powers of Revision. Do these powers authorize
High Court to covert a finding of acquittal into one of Conviction?

Q.17. What do you understand by ‘Habeas Corpus’?

Q.18. What are bail able and non-bail able offences. Discuss by referring to
the relevant provisions of law?

Q.19. Briefly discuss the provisions of the law dealing with prevention of
offences relating to disputes as to immovable property like to cause
breach of peace?

Q.20. Define and distinguish between Compound and non-compoundable

offences and Discharge and acquittal?

Q.21. What is an Investigation Diary? What are these to which such diary can
be put?

Q.22. What is a charge? What is its Objects? What particulars are required to
be stated in the charge?

Q.23. What is bail before arrest? Under what circumstances can it be granted?

Q.24. State the Powers of a Magistrate or a Police Officer in dispersing on

unlawful Assembly?

Q.25. State the powers of a Magistrate or a Police Officer in dispersing on

unlawful Assembly?

Q.26. Discuss the powers of the High Court regarding illegal and improper
detention of a person under Criminal Procedure Code?

Q.27. What is the procedure laid down in recording confession of an accused

person? Explain in detail?

Q.28. Give detail of sentences which the High Court, Sessions Judge, and
Magistrates of different classes are empowered to pass.

Q.29. What are necessary particulars for a formal charge in a criminal trial?
What are effects of error.

Q.30. General principle is that evidence is to be taken in the presence of

accused. Exceptions to this rule and the circumstances under which
these are applicable be discussed.

Q.31. How and in what manner an absconder is declared a proclaimed

offender. Quote the law.

Q.32. Can a court of Sessions Judge take cognizance of any offence as a court
of original jurisdiction? If so, briefly enumerate the cases?

Q.33. Is the Magistrate or Court bound to issue process against a person

complained, after examining the Complainant, what are the powers of a
person, other than a police.

Q.34. What is an Investigation Diary? What are the uses to which such diary
can be put?
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Q.35. A lady is accused of having poisoned her husband to death with the
active involvement of her paramour. She has now applied for post arrest
bail. What could be possible arguments contentions, both for the grant
or refusal of bail?

Q.36. Discuss and Distinguish between ‘House Trespass’ ‘Lurking House

Trespass’ and ‘Lurking House Trespass by night:

Q.37. Write short notes on:

a. Robbery
b. Dacoity
c. Public Servant
d. Wrongful gain

Q.38. In what cases and conditions can a police officer arrest a person without
seeking orders from Magistrate? In which case can be private person
arrest an offence?

Q.39. What is the effect of non-registration of documents required by law to be

registered?

Q.40. What is the object of law of limitation?

Q.41. Limitation begin to run from the accrual of cause of action.

Q.42. A person once convicted or acquitted cannot be tried for the same
offence. Discuss.

Q.43. What is mean by illegalities and irregularities? Which of these vitiate the
proceedings and which do not?

Q.44. What is meant by appeal? How is it distinguished from revision and

appeal.

Q.45. What is basic difference between the statements recorded by police

officer under Sections 154 and 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure?
What is the purpose of the two statements?

Q.46. What reasons weigh with a court in allowing bail before arrest and bail
after arrest in a cognizable offence?

Q.47. What is ‘charge’ For every charge there has to be a separate trial? Is
there any exception to this rule? Explain and illustrate.

Q.48. What is the mode of taking and recording evidence by a Magistrate in

enquires?

Q.49. On what grounds a prosecutor would oppose an application for bail

before arrest and bail after arrest?

Q.50. What is exception of the general rule that all evidence in a criminal trial
shall be taken in presence of an accused?

Q.51. How evidence is recorded when an offender of an offence punishable with

death or life imprisonment is unknown.

Q.52. Discuss the powers and duties of a Justice of Peace.

Q.53. Describe the grounds of bail in non-bailable offence.

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Q.54. What action is taken against the surety in case he accused absconds
from court.

Q.55. What are the limitations on the sentencing powers of Magistrates? If a

Magistrate finds after commencement of trial that the case is not within
his powers to try, what course should he adopt?

Q.56. What is the difference between an appeal and a revisions? Who can file
an appeal against acquittal?

Q.57. Are the rules for grant of bail in bailable offences” different than those for
non-bailable offences.
Q.58. What is “Remand under Cr.P.C when it is taken and who grants it?

Q.59. Define “Judgment”. What requirements conditions are upon a court

while delivering judgment?

Q.60. Explain powers of Provincial Government with regard to Suspension I

Remittance I Commutation of sentences?

Q.61. What are bailable and non-bailable offences. Discuss by referring to the
relevant provisions of law.

Q.62. Briefly discuss the provisions of the law dealing with prevention of
offences relating to disputes as to immovable property likely to cause
breach of peace. (2017)

Q.63. Explain the term “First Information Report”. What is its evidentiary
value?

Q.64. What formalities are to be observed in recording a confession and under

which provisions of law.

Q.65. Discuss the procedure of trial in criminal courts. What irregularities can
vitiate such trial?

Q.66. On 10.08.2017 at 11:00 a.m, Aslam and Zaheer armed with “Dandas”
entered in the house of Kamal situated in Street No.10, Samanabad,
Lahore. Zaheer outraged modesty of Kamal’s wife, namely, Zahida. E
inflicted “Danda” blows to Kamal hitting on his head and leg. The
medical officer observed the following injuries on his person.
(i) Shajjah Kafifa
(ii) Shajjah Ammah
(iii) Ghair-e-Jaifa Mudihah
However, Aslam abetted the occurrence. Their names find mentioned in
column No.3 of report submitted under Section 173 Cr.P.C.
Frame charge(s) on the basis of above facts.

Q.67. A driver of the wagon had been arrested for causing death of a passerby
due to rash and negligent driving and the wagon had been taken into
custody by the police. How long police can retain the custody of wagon at
police station? Later on, owner of the wagon, who was not an accused int
he case applied to the Station House Officer (S.H.O) for te release of
wagon but the same was not released. How would you deal with the
matter if a petition for supurdari is filed by the owner? Discuss.
And can a magistrate pass a fresh order of supurdari if an earlier order
regarding the same is found by him to be based upon incorrect facts or
unjust in the circumstances of the case.
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Q.68. The rights of accused are given considerable protection under the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1898. Discuss the extent to which you consider this
to be an accurate statement.

Q.69. On 14th September, 2019 Aslam put in an application under Section 145
Cr.P.C stating that there was some dispute reading land between him
and Riaz and others, who wanted to evict him forcibly, and the dispute
was likely to cause the breach of peace. That very day the Magistrate
passed a preliminary order under sub-section (1) of Section 145 Cr.P.C.
After several adjournments, when the case was taken up on 10 th October,
2019. Aslam was found to be absent, and accordingly Magistrate
dismissed his application in default.
Whether your opinion with reasons. Also explain the remedies which are
available to Aslam against this order.

3. The Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018

Q.1. What is law regarding arrest and bail of a juvenile?

Q.2. (i) When a juvenile court can release a child on probation?

(ii) What procedure is adopted by juvenile court for declaring an

accused as juvenile? (2017

Q.3. What a comprehensive note on the juvenile justice system of

Pakistan. Suggest measures for the improvement of juvenile
justice system of Pakistan.

Q.4. Write short notes on:

(a) Causes of juvenile delinquency in Pakistan.

(b) Procedure for determining juvenility.

Q.5 What is law regarding arrest and bail of a juvenile?

Q.6 (i) When a juvenile court can release a child on probation?

(ii) What procedure is adopted by juvenile court for declaring

an accused as juvenile?