UPSC Law Optional, Paper I and II

Criminal Law and Law of Torts UPSC Law Optional PYQs

UPSC Law Optional Criminal Law and Law of Torts previous year questions 1-30 of 306, arranged for doctrine revision, case-law planning, and answer writing.

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general principles of crime, specific offences, negligence, strict liability, nuisance, defamation, and civil remedies.

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2023Paper IIQ1(a)Section A

Question 1

Discuss the doctrine of 'Transferred Malice 'as applied to law relating to culpable homicide under the Indian Penal Code,1860.

Homicide and Defences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q1(a), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ1(b)Section A

Question 2

Discuss the nature and scope of right of Private defence of property along with limitations if any, on the exercise of such right.

Homicide and Defences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q1(b), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ1(c)Section A

Question 3

Illustrate the doctrine of 'constructive-criminality' with reference to law on Abetment.

General Principles of Criminal Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q1(c), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ1(d)Section A

Question 4

He who acts through another, does the act himself." Discuss the tortious liability entailed in the above statement.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q1(d), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ1(e)Section A

Question 5

Explain the various kinds of damages that a plaintiff can claim after a tort has been committed against him.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q1(e), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ2(a)Section A

Question 6

A twenty-year-old girl 'G' was coming back to home after attending college. A man 'M' held her, shut her mouth and dragged her to a nearby bush, where he slit the girl's throat thereby killing her. Thereafter he raped her. Decide what offence(s). If any, 'M' has committed in the above case. Explain the relevant statutory provisions in detail.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q2(a), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ2(b)Section A

Question 7

In Negligence, the chain of causation must remain intact." Describe the essentials of 'negligence' by referring case-laws.

Negligence and Duty of Care

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q2(b), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ2(c)Section A

Question 8

Define 'Atrocity'. Also discuss the acts that amount to 'atrocity' under the provisions of The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q2(c), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ3(a)Section A

Question 9

Discuss the law relating to 'Assault or Criminal Force' to woman with intent to 'Outrage her Modesty' and 'Sexual Harassment' as defined under Indian Penal Code, 1860. Is there any difference between the two? Explain.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q3(a), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ3(b)Section A

Question 10

Elaborate the reasons for including 'e-commerce' in Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Also discuss the consequences for not complying with the provisions of the Act by the e-commerce entities.

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q3(b), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ3(c)Section A

Question 11

Elucidate the essentials of 'Private Nuisance'. Also discuss the remedies available to a plaintiff in a suit for private nuisance'.

Nuisance and Property Interference

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q3(c), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ4(a)Section A

Question 12

Dishonest Intention is the gist of the offence of Theft". Examine the above statement with the help of relevant illustrations. Also discuss how 'theft' is different from 'dishonest misappropriation of property.'.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q4(a), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ4(b)Section A

Question 13

Examine the term 'Undue-Advantage' as defined under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Also discuss the persons authorised and the procedure required to be followed while investigating cases that are registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Social and Special Penal Statutes

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q4(b), source page 149.

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2023Paper IIQ4(c)Section A

Question 14

Critically analyse with the help of decided cases, the essentials to be proved by a plaintiff in a suit for damages for 'Malicious Prosecution'.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2023, Paper II, Q4(c), source page 149.

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2022Paper IIQ1(a)Section A

Question 15

The existence of mens rea along with commission of actus reus makes the act an offence." Explain.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q1(a), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ1(b)Section A

Question 16

What are the remedies available under the Law of Tort other than damages? Discuss by citing suitable illustrations.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q1(b), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ1(c)Section A

Question 17

Analyze the effectiveness of Sections 326-A and 326-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. What additional suggestions have been made by the Supreme Court of India in Laxmi vs. Union of India Case in 2015?

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q1(c), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ1(d)Section A

Question 18

How far has Section 7-A of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 been effective to control untouchability in India?

Social and Special Penal Statutes

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q1(d), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ1(e)Section A

Question 19

The Right of Private Defence is based on the cardinal principle that it is the primary duty of man to help himself, but this right is not absolute.

Homicide and Defences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q1(e), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ2(a)Section A

Question 20

The 'State Liability ' under the Law of Tort has undergone metamorphosis. Explain with the help of case laws.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q2(a), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ2(b)Section A

Question 21

The provisions of Section 149 of the IPC,1860 relate to the question of offence While Section 34 is a question of evidence. "Give reasons for the statement.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q2(b), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ2(c)Section A

Question 22

How is the rule of absolute 'liability' different from 'strict liability'? Cite the relevant judgments.

Strict and Absolute Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q2(c), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ3(a)Section A

Question 23

What do you understand by an unlawful 'assembly'? Discuss the circumstances when a lawful assembly becomes unlawful. Support your answer with suitable illustrations.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q3(a), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ3(b)Section A

Question 24

The Right 'of Reputation' is acknowledged as an inherent personal right of every person. "Discuss the statement in the light of Law of Defamation in India.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q3(b), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ3(c)Section A

Question 25

The consent of victim negates the offence of rape. "How far will it be true in case it is obtained by the offender on the false promise of marriage.

Offences Against Women and Children

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q3(c), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ4(a)Section A

Question 26

Summarize the law relating to 'attempt to suicide' in India. How far the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 added new dimensions to the law of attempt to suicide in India?

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q4(a), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ4(b)Section A

Question 27

Outline the legal framework for the protection of online consumers provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q4(b), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ4(c)Section A

Question 28

Tortious liability arises from breach of duty primarily fixed by the law. This duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages." Comment.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q4(c), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ5(b)Section B

Question 29

Discuss the quasi criminal-nature of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Property, Document and Financial Offences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q5(b), source page 138.

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2022Paper IIQ7(b)Section B

Question 30

The Information Technology Act, 2000 aimed at e-commerce development, but failed to satisfy growth-building traders and consumer confidence." Comment.

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2022, Paper II, Q7(b), source page 138.

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What this archive covers

Discuss the doctrine of 'Transferred Malice 'as applied to law relating to culpable homicide under the Indian Penal Code,1860.

Discuss the nature and scope of right of Private defence of property along with limitations if any, on the exercise of such right.

Illustrate the doctrine of 'constructive-criminality' with reference to law on Abetment.

He who acts through another, does the act himself." Discuss the tortious liability entailed in the above statement.

Explain the various kinds of damages that a plaintiff can claim after a tort has been committed against him.

In Negligence, the chain of causation must remain intact." Describe the essentials of 'negligence' by referring case-laws.

Define 'Atrocity'. Also discuss the acts that amount to 'atrocity' under the provisions of The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Discuss the law relating to 'Assault or Criminal Force' to woman with intent to 'Outrage her Modesty' and 'Sexual Harassment' as defined under Indian Penal Code, 1860. Is there any difference between the two? Explain.

Elaborate the reasons for including 'e-commerce' in Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Also discuss the consequences for not complying with the provisions of the Act by the e-commerce entities.

Elucidate the essentials of 'Private Nuisance'. Also discuss the remedies available to a plaintiff in a suit for private nuisance'.

Dishonest Intention is the gist of the offence of Theft". Examine the above statement with the help of relevant illustrations. Also discuss how 'theft' is different from 'dishonest misappropriation of property.'.

Examine the term 'Undue-Advantage' as defined under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Also discuss the persons authorised and the procedure required to be followed while investigating cases that are registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Critically analyse with the help of decided cases, the essentials to be proved by a plaintiff in a suit for damages for 'Malicious Prosecution'.

The existence of mens rea along with commission of actus reus makes the act an offence." Explain.

What are the remedies available under the Law of Tort other than damages? Discuss by citing suitable illustrations.

Analyze the effectiveness of Sections 326-A and 326-B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. What additional suggestions have been made by the Supreme Court of India in Laxmi vs. Union of India Case in 2015?

How far has Section 7-A of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 been effective to control untouchability in India?

The Right of Private Defence is based on the cardinal principle that it is the primary duty of man to help himself, but this right is not absolute.

The 'State Liability ' under the Law of Tort has undergone metamorphosis. Explain with the help of case laws.

The provisions of Section 149 of the IPC,1860 relate to the question of offence While Section 34 is a question of evidence. "Give reasons for the statement.

How is the rule of absolute 'liability' different from 'strict liability'? Cite the relevant judgments.

What do you understand by an unlawful 'assembly'? Discuss the circumstances when a lawful assembly becomes unlawful. Support your answer with suitable illustrations.

The Right 'of Reputation' is acknowledged as an inherent personal right of every person. "Discuss the statement in the light of Law of Defamation in India.

The consent of victim negates the offence of rape. "How far will it be true in case it is obtained by the offender on the false promise of marriage.

Summarize the law relating to 'attempt to suicide' in India. How far the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 added new dimensions to the law of attempt to suicide in India?

Outline the legal framework for the protection of online consumers provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.

Tortious liability arises from breach of duty primarily fixed by the law. This duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressible by an action for unliquidated damages." Comment.

Discuss the quasi criminal-nature of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

The Information Technology Act, 2000 aimed at e-commerce development, but failed to satisfy growth-building traders and consumer confidence." Comment.

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