UPSC Law Optional, Paper I and II

Criminal Law and Law of Torts UPSC Law Optional PYQs, Page 5

UPSC Law Optional Criminal Law and Law of Torts previous year questions 123-153 of 306, arranged for doctrine revision, case-law planning, and answer writing.

306 questions123-153 on this page10 pages

Open searchable repository Law Optional notes

Answer-writing coverage

What this archive covers

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

Paper I source PDF Paper II source PDF Related law MCQs

2015Paper IIQ2(b)Section A

Question 123

'Good faith communications made in the discharge of a public or private duty do not attract liability even when they cause harm to the recipient.' Discuss.

General Principles of Criminal Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q2(b), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ2(c)Section A

Question 124

The conduct of depriving someone from possession of property without causing "The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides a three tier structure for redressal of "Explain. 15 "State liability in Torts has undergone an acute transformation in recent times." Discuss ithe light of latest judicial pronouncements. 15 Dwith the help of judicial pronouncements the situations in which plaintiff may Dwith the help of decided cases where the Court while deciding cases on contributory nthe negligence on the part of plaintiff and defendant both.

Negligence and Duty of CareConsumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q2(c), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ3(a)Section A

Question 125

Examine the three-tier complaint redressal structure under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. How effective has it been in protecting the rights of consumers in India?

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q3(a), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ3(b)Section A

Question 126

Distinguish between public nuisance as a crime and private nuisance as a civil wrong with the help of decided cases.

Nuisance and Property Interference

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q3(b), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ3(c)Section A

Question 127

'State liability in Torts has undergone an acute transformation in recent times.' Critically examine.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q3(c), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ4(a)Section A

Question 128

Discuss the circumstances under which statements not defamatory in themselves can be proved to be defamatory with the help of judicial precedents.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q4(a), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ4(b)Section A

Question 129

Analyze cases of contributory negligence where the conduct of both the plaintiff and the defendant is taken into account for determining liability.

Negligence and Duty of Care

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q4(b), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2015Paper IIQ4(c)Section A

Question 130

Discuss whether the mere restraint of liberty for a brief period constitutes the tort of false imprisonment.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper II, Q4(c), source page 93.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ1(a)Section A

Question 131

What is meant by right of private defence? What are the general principles which form the basis of right of private defence? 10?

Homicide and Defences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q1(a), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ1(b)Section A

Question 132

Discuss various stage of crime. How is the stage of attempt punishable under the Indian Penal Code? 10.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q1(b), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ1(c)Section A

Question 133

The maxim is 'volenti non fit injuria' and not 'scienti non fit injuria'." Explain. 10.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q1(c), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ1(d)Section A

Question 134

A tort is a specie of civil wrong." Examine the definition and ad other feature s to make it comprehensive. 10.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q1(d), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ1(e)Section A

Question 135

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an important legislation to safeguard democracy in India." Discuss. 10.

Social and Special Penal Statutes

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q1(e), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ2(a)Section A

Question 136

What are the constituent elements of crime? Elaborately discuss mens rea with relevant case law. 20?

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q2(a), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ2(b)Section A

Question 137

'A' assaulted his wife kicking her repeatedly on non-vital parts of her body. She fell down and became unconscious. 'A', fearing that she might be dead, took the body and hung it to a fan. Post-mortem revealed that death was caused due to hanging and not due to kicks. Discuss the criminal liability of 'A'.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q2(b), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ2(c)Section A

Question 138

The abetment 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. 10.

General Principles of Criminal Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q2(c), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ3(a)Section A

Question 139

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. 20.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q3(a), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ3(b)Section A

Question 140

Distinction between death caused by rash or negligent act under section 304-A and culpable homicide not amounting to murder section 304 of the Indian Penal Code is fine, but if overlooked, can result in grave injustice." Discuss. 20.

Homicide and Defences

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q3(b), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ3(c)Section A

Question 141

The age of a child must be considered in deciding whether it has been guilty of contributory negligence." Discuss and refer to case law. 10.

Negligence and Duty of Care

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q3(c), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ4(a)Section A

Question 142

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 forces has been considerably reduced." Elucidate. 20.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q4(a), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ4(b)Section A

Question 143

W, wife of A was diagnosed to be suffering from toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Doctor D was consulted who prescribed a long acting Cortico steroid 'Depomedrol' injection at a dose of 80 mg twice daily. Despite administration of this medicine her condition deteriorated rapidly and she died within a week. On expert opinion, it was found that the line of treatment followed by D is not supported by any school of medical thought and is in sheer ignorance of a basic hazard relating to use of steroids. A files a complaint in Consumer Forum claiming Rupees 75 lakhs as damages for death of his wife W. D objects to the jurisdiction of the Consumer Forum and also plead lack of negligence on his part. Decide. 20.

Negligence and Duty of CareTort Remedies and DamagesConsumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q4(b), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ4(c)Section A

Question 144

It is not necessary that in all cases of tort of defamation there must be a loss of reputation of the plaintiff." Explain and illustrate. 10.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q4(c), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ5(a)Section B

Question 145

If a contract is broken, the law will endeavor so far as money can do it, to place the injured party in the same position as if the contract had been performed. Explain the above statement and discuss the principle court follows for assessment of damages. 10.

Tort Remedies and Damages

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q5(a), source page 86.

Direct link to this question

2014Paper IIQ7(c)Section B

Question 146

Explain the scope of the rule of 'Caveat Emptor' in the expanding law of consumer protection.

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2014, Paper II, Q7(c), source page 84.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ1(a)Section A

Question 147

The word 'Voluntary' as used in the Indian Penal Code is very significant and it does not mean willingly but knowingly or intentionally." Explain.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q1(a), source page 78.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ1(b)Section A

Question 148

Fake police encounters are nothing but murders and police officers committing it without any protection of law to them deserve death penalty as the cases fall into rarer of the rarest category." Comment.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q1(b), source page 78.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ1(c)Section A

Question 149

Nuisance as a tort means an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it." Comment.

Nuisance and Property Interference

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q1(c), source page 78.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ1(d)Section A

Question 150

Involuntary drunkenness is a defence." Critically examine the law relating to intoxication as defence.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q1(d), source page 78.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ1(e)Section A

Question 151

The definition given under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 gives altogether a new legal colour and scope to the term 'Consumer'." In the light of this statement, explain the term 'Consumer'.

Consumer and Professional Liability

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q1(e), source page 78.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ2(a)Section A

Question 152

X, the producer of a film showing life of 'homosexuals', is prosecuted under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that the film was obscene and indecent. The film was certified by the Censor Board of Film of India for public shows. X intends to claim protection against his charge under Section 79 of the Indian Penal Code. Can he do so? Justify your answer. 25.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q2(a), source page 81.

Direct link to this question

2013Paper IIQ2(b)Section A

Question 153

The natural calamity in Uttrakhand left hundreds dead. Some people were seen removing gold ornaments, watches and other valuables from these dead bodies. Few days later, police apprehended them and wanted to prosecute them. Under which provision of the Indian Penal Code can they be prosecuted? Discuss 25.

Criminal Law and Law of Torts - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2013, Paper II, Q2(b), source page 81.

Direct link to this question

What this archive covers

'Good faith communications made in the discharge of a public or private duty do not attract liability even when they cause harm to the recipient.' Discuss.

Examine the three-tier complaint redressal structure under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. How effective has it been in protecting the rights of consumers in India?

Distinguish between public nuisance as a crime and private nuisance as a civil wrong with the help of decided cases.

'State liability in Torts has undergone an acute transformation in recent times.' Critically examine.

Discuss the circumstances under which statements not defamatory in themselves can be proved to be defamatory with the help of judicial precedents.

Analyze cases of contributory negligence where the conduct of both the plaintiff and the defendant is taken into account for determining liability.

Discuss whether the mere restraint of liberty for a brief period constitutes the tort of false imprisonment.

What is meant by right of private defence? What are the general principles which form the basis of right of private defence? 10?

Discuss various stage of crime. How is the stage of attempt punishable under the Indian Penal Code? 10.

The maxim is 'volenti non fit injuria' and not 'scienti non fit injuria'." Explain. 10.

A tort is a specie of civil wrong." Examine the definition and ad other feature s to make it comprehensive. 10.

Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an important legislation to safeguard democracy in India." Discuss. 10.

What are the constituent elements of crime? Elaborately discuss mens rea with relevant case law. 20?

The abetment 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. 10.

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. 20.

Distinction between death caused by rash or negligent act under section 304-A and culpable homicide not amounting to murder section 304 of the Indian Penal Code is fine, but if overlooked, can result in grave injustice." Discuss. 20.

The age of a child must be considered in deciding whether it has been guilty of contributory negligence." Discuss and refer to case law. 10.

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 forces has been considerably reduced." Elucidate. 20.

It is not necessary that in all cases of tort of defamation there must be a loss of reputation of the plaintiff." Explain and illustrate. 10.

If a contract is broken, the law will endeavor so far as money can do it, to place the injured party in the same position as if the contract had been performed. Explain the above statement and discuss the principle court follows for assessment of damages. 10.

Explain the scope of the rule of 'Caveat Emptor' in the expanding law of consumer protection.

The word 'Voluntary' as used in the Indian Penal Code is very significant and it does not mean willingly but knowingly or intentionally." Explain.

Fake police encounters are nothing but murders and police officers committing it without any protection of law to them deserve death penalty as the cases fall into rarer of the rarest category." Comment.

Nuisance as a tort means an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it." Comment.

Involuntary drunkenness is a defence." Critically examine the law relating to intoxication as defence.

The definition given under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 gives altogether a new legal colour and scope to the term 'Consumer'." In the light of this statement, explain the term 'Consumer'.

Other Law Optional subjects