INDORE INSTITUTE OF LAW

(Affiliated to DAVV and BCI)

LAW OF CRIMES- 1

BALLB V SEM – SECTIONS A and B (2021-2022)

ASHISH PATHAK

TOTAL MARKS – 30

Read the following Instructions carefully before starting the paper.

Note: 1) Section A contains 4 objective type questions. All are compulsory.

2) Section B contains 3 questions. Answer any 2 in around 300-350 words each.

3) Section C contains 4 questions. Answer any 3 in minimum 700-750 words each.

SECTION – A (ATTEMPT ALL- EACH CARRIES ONE MARK)

Q.1 The meaning of the term crime is

A. Any act forbidden by law

B. Any act allowed by law

C. Any act or series of acts partially forbidden by law

D. Any act or series of acts allowed by the sovereign

Q.2 The meaning of the term Mens Rea is

A. Wrongful act

B. Guilty mind

C. Evil motive
D. Bonafide intention

Q.3 Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code talks about

A. Individual liability

B. Joint liability in form of Common Intention

C. Common object

D. All of the above options

Q.4 Strict Liability means

A. Liability of a group of people

B. Liability of an individual person in each and every case

C. Liability of an accused without mens rea as well as actus reus.

D. Liability with actus reus only and no mens rea.

SECTION – B (ATTEMPT ANY TWO – EACH CARRY 4 MARKS)

Q.5 Explain the difference between actus reus and mens rea in light of an example of your
choice.

Q.6 Explain the differences between Crime and Civil Wrong in light of examples of your choice.

Q.7 In light of an example, explain the difference between legal and moral wrong.

SECTION – C (ATTEMPT ANY THREE- EACH CARRY 6 MARKS)

Q.8 Explain the principle of joint liability by mentioning the relevant legal provision/s of IPC in
light of a landmark case law.

Q.9 Explain the difference between Volition, Motive and Intention in light of examples.
Q.10 Explain the differences between Common Intention and Common Object by taking help of
relevant provisions of the IPC.

Q.11 It is believed that Common Intention may develop on the spot. Is it true? Explain in light of
an example of your choice.