GOA UNIVERSITY

G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW

SYLLM SEM III

CRIMINAL LAW (PAPER II)

PENOLOGY AND TREATMENT OF OFFENDERS

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LL.M. (Semester- Ill) Examination, July 2014 CRIMINAL LAW -II

(Penology and Treatment of Offenders)

Duration : 3 Hours

lnstructiof!S : 1) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. 3) Begin each question on a fresh page. 4) Question No. should be written correctly.

DBK-109

Total Marks: 75

1. Write an essay on the classical Hindu and Islamic approaches to punishments.

2. What do you understand by modern penology ? How does it relate to the terms 'criminology' and 'victimology' ?

3. Explain the concept of probation and compare it with parole.

4. Make an analysis of case law with regard to capital punishment in India.

5. Describe the different types of prisons that are conceptualized. Add a note on the categories of prisoners.

6. What is meant by sentencing ? What are the various types of sentences available under IPC and Special Laws?

7. Highlight the salient features of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000?

8. Write short notes on :

a) Retributive Theory of Punishment.

b) Pre-sentence hearing.

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LL.M. (Semester - Ill) Examination, January 2013 CRIMINAL LAW - II

(Penology and Treatment of Offenders)

lit u .tlton :i Hours Max. Marks : 75

Instr uctions : 1) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks. 3) Begin each question on a fresh page. 4) Question No. should be written correctly.

Mt1lw tl critical analysis of the different forms of punishment with reference to the t1iffmcmt penal legislations in India.

• WI u11 t 1o you understand by modern penology and what is the Penal Policy in India ?

1 I • plnln the concept of probation and compare it with parole.

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LL.M. (Semester - Ill) Examination, June 2012 CRIMINAL LAW

BSM -19

Paper - II : Penology and Treatment of Offenders - II

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any five question~. 2) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain the judicial attitude of the courts with respect to capital punishment in India.

2. What are the various types of sentencing under the Indian Penal Code and other special laws ?

3. Comment on the need for jail reforms in India.

4. Who is a juvenile delinquent ? Give an explanatory note on the various factors influencing juvenile delinquency.

5. Examine various provisions of CrPC pertaining to parole and reparation of offenders.

6. Explain the philosophy of reformative theory of punishment in the context of principles laid down by Jeremy Bentham.

7. Give a detailed classification of prisoners and outline their respective rights.

8. Write explanatory notes on any two :

a) Pre-sentence hearing

b) Open prison

c) Right to speedy trial.

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LL.M. (Semester- III) Examination, January- 2012 CRIMINAL LAW- II

Paper- II: Penology and Treatment of Offenders

BSM-29

I hu ufinu : 3 I lours Total Marks : 75

lmlrudiott.\' : I) . Answer any ftve questi01zs.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

()I) Critically analyse the salient features of the Juv~nile Justice (Care and Protection of ( ,hildrcn) Act, 2000.

(}2) Explain the concept of probation in the light of legal provisions.

(}3) Discuss the variou~ types of sentencing under IPC and special laws in India.

(}4) Write explanatory notes on the different theories of punishment highlighting the need

for jai I r.ef~rms.

(!5) Give a detailed account of the constitutionality of capital punishment in India.

Q6) Who is a prisoner? Outline the various rights available to such individuals. . '

(!7) What is meant by penology? How does it relate to Criminology and Victimology?

Q8) Write explanatory notes on any two :

a) Reformative punishment.

h) Free legal aid.

c) White collar crimes.

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[Total No. of Questions: 8]

LL.M. (Semester- III) Examination, January- 2012

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Paper- II : Penology and Treatment of Offenders

BSM-29

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75

Instructions : 1) . A11swer a1ty five questio11s. 2) All questions carry equal marks.

Ql) Critically analyse the salient features of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

Q2) Explain the concept of probation in the light of legal provisions.

Q3) Discuss the various types of sentencing under IPC and special laws in India.

Q4) Write explanatory notes on the different theories of punishment highlighting the need

for jail refrms.

QS) Give a detailed account of the constitutionality of capital punishment in India.

Q6) Who is a prisoner? Outline the various rights available to such individuals. t

Q7) What is meant by penology? How does it relate to Criminology and Victimology?

Q8) Write explanatory notes on any two :

a) Reformative punishment.

b) Free legal aid.

c) White collar crimes.

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LL.M. (Semester- Ill) Examination, 2010 Branch : CRIMINAL LAW

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NNK-32

Paper - II : Penology and Treatment of Offenders

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75

Instructions : 1) Answer any five questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks.

1. What is penology ? Distinguish it from criminology and victimology.

2 . With reference to Benthamite principles examine the significance of reformative

theory of punishment.

3. Explain early Hindu approaches to punishment and rehabilitation of offenders.

4. Examine provisions of Cr. P.C. relating to parole and reparation by the offenders.

5 . Explain briefly provisions of the Indian law relating to young offenders. ·

6. Examine advantages and disadvantages of imprisonment as a punishment.

T. Discuss with refer~nce to the decisions of the Supreme Court the desirability of

capital punishment.

8. Write explanatory notes on any two of the following : . -

a) Victim compensation

b) Prisoners rights

c) Open prisons.

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LL.M. Semester ill Examination, January 2009 CRIMINAL LAW (Paper-m

Penology and Treatment of Offenders

Duration: 3 Hours

NNK-3:

Total Marks: 7.

Instructions : Answer any five questions. Each question carries 15 marks.

1.. India has failed in evolving a reformative and rehabilitative prison manual for administration ·of jails in the country.

2. Examine the causative and contributory factors in juvenile delinquency in India.

3. Discuss the effectiveness of imprisonment as a mode of punishment in modem times.

4. Examine the concept and nature of white-collar crime in India.

5. The needs and rights of victims of crime should receive attention as a priority in the total response to crime-comment.

6. Discuss the various initiatives taken by the Supreme Court to protect prisoner's rights in India

7. 'Probation and Parole both have the same objectives but they differ from each in crucial aspects' - Discuss.

8. Answer the following :

a) Deterrent theory of punishment and its relevance today.

b) Legal protection to juvenile delinquents.

L.L.l\'1. (SEi\1ESTER HI) Examination~ January 2008

CRII\11NAL LA\\ PAPER II PENALOGY A~D TREATi\1ENT OF OFFENDERS

:.tion : 3 hours Max. Marks : 75

Instructions : 1. Answer any five questions. 2. Each question carries 15 marks.

1. Fx;-h1n 1ht?c)fie~ of punishment. Discuss classical Hindu & Islamic approach to punishment.

2. "Ifthe offenders were leniently Jet off, crimes were bound to multiply.'' Explain the relevance of Capital Punishment in present context.

3. "Probationary disposition being a post conV1ctlon process depends largely upon probability of the offender to reform him" Exatnine the judicial trend in bringing rehabilitation of offenders under Probation of Offenders Act.

4. Explain the object and concept of Parole. Discuss attitude of judiciary towards parole.

5. Examine the salient features and functions of Juvenile Justice (Protection and Care) Act 2000.

6. The recent trend in India is to provide relief to victims by awarding damages to ensure their rehabilitation. Elucidate with the help of decided cases.

7. White Collar Crime is more dangerous to society than ordinary crimes _ Explain concepts as well as contributing factors for White Collar Crime.

8. Answer the following_ a) Open Prison. b) Custodial Torture in Prisons.

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