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…
Discuss the scope of the right to private defence of the body under the penal code. Can an accused person rely on the plea of such private defence without specifically pleading it? Support your answer with the help of decided…
(i) Distinguish between Dishonestly and Fraudulently. Ans. ‘Dishonestly’ and ‘fraudulently’ are defined in Sections 24 and 25 of the Penal Code respectively. Both words dishonestly and fraudulently appear simultaneously in several offences such as cheating under section 415 of the…
Explain and illustrate the proposition that mistake of fact is a good defence while mistake of law is no defence in the code [MPCJ 2010] Ans. Section 76 and 79 of the IPC draw distinction between the expressions “Mistake of…
What legal pleas are open to a person charged with defamation? [MPCJ 2009] Ans. Section 499 IPC defines the offence of defamation with specificity and particularity and enumerates ten broad Exceptions when statements against a person will not be considered…
Briefly state the distinction between the following concepts. (i) Abetment and criminal conspiracy (ii) Assault and using criminal force [MPCJ 2009] (i) Abetment and criminal conspiracy Ans. Both abetment and criminal conspiracy are inchaote offence. Under section 107 clause secondly…