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Describe any two and distinguish between the following: [MPCJ 2019] (1) Cheating & Criminal breach of trust. Ans. Section 415 and 405   of the IPC respectively defines the offence of cheating and criminal breach of trust. Both are offences against…

What is an ‘ Unlawful Assembly’? Who is said to be the member of an unlawful assembly? When is a member of an unlawful assembly constructively liable for the offence committed by any other member of that Assembly? Can less…

State with reasons, what offence, if any, has been committed by ‘A’ in following cases [MPCJ 2018] (i) ‘A’ finds valuable ring on the road. He picks it up and sell immediately? Ans. The explanation No. (II) of Section 403…

Define Criminal Intimidation? How Criminal Intimidation is different from extortion? [MPCJ 2018] Ans. In layman’s perspective, the ‘criminal intimidation’ means giving threat with an intention to cause any injury to any person or his reputation or property. Section 503 of…

What do you mean by term Criminal Conspiracy? How is it punishable? Discuss differences between Criminal liability under section 34 IPC and criminal conspiracy under section 120A IPC. [MPCJ 2017] Ans. In the original I.P.C., the criminal conspiracy in the…

When offence falls under Sec. 304 Part (I) and when falls under Sec. 304 Part (II) of I.P.C.? Discuss. [MPCJ 2017] Ans. The term ‘culpable homicide is defined u/s 299 IPC and ‘Murder’ is defined u/s 300 IPC. Illustratively, the…

What is private defence? When does the right of private defence of the body extend to cause death? [MPCJ 2016] Ans. Right of private defence is essentially a defensive right and acknowledges the need of self-preservation because the vigilance of…

What do you mean by “Common Intention”? How does it differ from “Common Object”? [MPCJ 2016] Ans. Section 34 of the IPC is based on an English case Reg vs Cruse 1838 SC & P 541. It simply lays down…

What is extortion? How it differs from theft? Describe with illustration. [MPCJ 2015] Ans. The offence of extortion as provided under section 383 of IPC is carried out by overpowering the will of the complainant. In order to complete the…

Distinguish between ‘giving false evidence and fabricating false evidence’? [MPCJ 2015] Ans. Section 191 and 192 of IPC respectively defines the offence of giving of false evidence and fabricating of false evidence. The aforesaid both offence is punishable under section…

Describe the offences relating to “trafficking of person” and exploitation of a “trafficked person”? [MPCJ 2014] Ans. In the aftermath of Delhi gang-rape ‘Nirbhaya’ case which shook the conscious of nation, a Committee under the Chairmanship of late former Chief…

What is defamation? What are the essential ingredients to constitute an offence of defamation? Explain its exceptions. [MPCJ 2013] Ans. Sections 499 of the IPC provides for defamation and the same is punishable under Section 500 IPC. A special provision…

What is criminal misappropriation? How it differs from criminal breach of trust and cheating ? [MPCJ 2012] Ans. The offence of criminal misappropriation consists in dishonest misappropriation or conversion either permanently or temporarily of movable property which is already in…

Describe the offences relating to marriage? [MPCJ 2012] Ans. Chapter XX of the IPC specifically deals with offences relating to marriage. The rationale is to preserve the sanctity of marriage. Unlike other criminal offences, the locus standi to make complain…

Define the term criminal conspiracy? What are its essential ingredients? What is difference between abetment and criminal conspiracy.   [MPCJ 2011] Ans. In the original I.P.C., the criminal conspiracy in the sticto sensu was absent. It existed only by way of…