Law Paper-III — Charges & Criminal Judgment
Framing of charges and writing judgments in criminal cases from given prosecution/defence materials.
1. Frame charges — theft and hurt
25 marks · ~40 min · type: frame charges · Not attempted
Police final report alleges: On 10.02.2021 at about 9 p.m., accused snatched a gold chain from victim near a bus stop and when she raised alarm, accused slapped her causing simple injury; chain recovered on confession leading to discovery. Witnesses include victim and one passer-by; medical: simple hurt. Frame appropriate charge(s) under IPC/BNS as suitable for a Magistrate trial (state provisions you apply and draft charge language).
2. Criminal judgment — cheque bounce (s.138 NI Act)
40 marks · ~70 min · type: criminal judgment · Not attempted
Complaint under s.138 NI Act: cheque Rs.2,00,000 for legally enforceable debt; dishonoured for insufficient funds; statutory notice within time; no payment within 15 days. Accused admits signature but denies debt and claims cheque given as security. Complainant marks documents; accused leads no strong rebuttal evidence. Write a judgment of conviction/acquittal with reasons and sentence if convicting.
3. Criminal judgment — appreciation of dying declaration
35 marks · ~55 min · type: criminal judgment · Not attempted
Sessions case outline: deceased burnt; dying declaration recorded by Magistrate naming husband; medical fitness certificate present; defence claims tutoring and inconsistency with earlier oral statement to neighbour. Other evidence weak. Write a reasoned judgment on conviction/acquittal for murder/related offence.