UPSC Mains LAW-PAPER-II 2014

What is meant by right of private defence ? What are the general principles which form the basis of right of private defence ?

Discuss various stages of crime. How is the stage of attempt punishable under the Indian Penal Code ?

The maxim is 'volenti non fit injuria' and not 'scienti non fit injuria." Explain.

A tort is a specie of civil wrong." Examine this definition and add other features to make it comprehensive.

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an important legislation to safeguard democracy in India." Discuss.

What are the constituent elements of crime? Elaborately discuss mens rea with relevant case law.

A assaulted his wife by kicking her repeatedly on non-vital parts of her body. She fell down and became unconscious. In order to create an appearance that she had committed suicide he took up the unconscious body and thinking it to be a dead body hung it up by a rope. The post mortem examination showed that death was due to hanging. With the help of decided cases determine the culpability of A.

The abatement of the illegal omission of an act may amount to an offence although the abettor may not himself be bound to do that act." Explain and illustrate.

Criminal breach of trust and cheating are two distinct offences generally involving dishonest intention but mutually exclusive and different in basic concept." Explain with the help of decided cases.

Distinction between death caused by rash or negligent act under section 304-A and culpable homicide not amounting to murder under section 304 of the Indian Penal Code is fine, but if overlooked, can result in grave injustice." Discuss.

The age of a child must be considered in deciding whether it has been guilty of contributory negligence.

Although the decision of the Supreme Court in Kasturi Lal v. State of U.P. has not been overruled as such, yet for all practical purposes its force has been considerably reduced." Elucidate.