KSLU BNSS (Criminal Law II) Past Questions & Exam Topics
KSLU BNSS (Criminal Law II) Past Questions & Exam Topics
To crack the KSLU exam for BNSS (Criminal Law II), analysing past trends is crucial. Below is a unit-wise breakdown of theory and problem questions compiled from KSLU semester papers.
How to read the map:
- ⭐⭐⭐ : Asked 5+ times — Must Cover
- ⭐⭐ : Asked 3–4 times — High Priority
- ⭐ : Asked 1–2 times
[16M]/[10M]: Essay marks[6M]/[SN]: Short notes / brief topics[Prob]: Solved problem fact patterns
📅 Unit 1 — Introduction
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Meaning and importance of criminal procedure; fair trial ✎ | [SN] ×2 — 2013(100), 2025(80) ⭐ |
| 1.2 | Background, salient features & Constitutional dimensions of BNSS 2023 ✎ | [16M] ×1 — 2026(80) ⭐ |
| 1.3 | Definitions & classification of offences (s.2 BNSS [s.2 CrPC]) ✎ | [16M] ×2 — 2017(100), 2021(100) ⭐ |
| 1.4 | Organisation, constitution & powers of criminal courts (ss.6–29 BNSS [ss.6–35 CrPC]) | [16M] ×15 · [SN] ×4 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011–2026 incl. 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.5 | Jurisdiction — place of inquiry & trial (ss.197–209 BNSS [ss.177–189 CrPC]) | [16M] ×2 · [Prob] ×8 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 1.6 | Functions, duties & powers of prosecution (ss.18–20 BNSS [ss.24–25A CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 — 2025(80) ⭐ |
| 1.7 | Police powers; investigation (ss.174–193 BNSS [ss.154–173 CrPC]) | [16M] ×3 · [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×3 — 2014(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 1.8 | First Information Report (s.173 BNSS [s.154 CrPC]) | [16M] ×6 · [SN] ×7 · [Prob] ×6 — 2011(100)…2024(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.9 | Zero FIR & refusal to register (ss.173, 175 BNSS [ss.154, 156 CrPC]) | [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×4 — 2016(70), 2021(80), 2025(80)×2, 2026(80) ⭐ |
| 1.10 | Preliminary Inquiry before FIR (s.173(3) BNSS) | (never asked) — codifies Lalita Kumari (2014) |
| 1.11 | Complaint; complaint v. FIR (s.2(1)(h) BNSS [s.2(d) CrPC]) | [SN] ×5 — 2012(100), 2023(80), 2025(80)×3 ⭐ |
| 1.12 | Arrest — concept, procedure, without warrant (ss.35–62 BNSS [ss.41–60 CrPC]) | [16M] ×15 · [SN] ×3 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.13 | Rights of the arrested person & safeguards (ss.47–58 BNSS [ss.50–54 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 · [SN] ×3 · [Prob] ×1 — 2014(100)…2024(80) ⭐ |
| 1.14 | Proclamation & attachment; proclaimed offender (ss.84–89 BNSS [ss.82–86 CrPC]) | [16M] ×4 · [SN] ×3 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 1.15 | Handcuffing (s.43(3) BNSS) | (never asked) |
| 1.16 | Information regarding arrested persons (ss.37, 48 BNSS [ss.41C, 50A CrPC]) | (never asked) |
📅 Unit 2 — Pre-Trial Process and Commencement of Proceedings
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Magisterial power to take cognizance & limitations; timelines (ss.210–214 BNSS [ss.190–199 CrPC]) | [16M] ×7 · [Prob] ×3 — 2012(100)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐ |
| 2.2 | Dismissal of complaints (ss.223–226 BNSS [ss.200–203 CrPC]) | [16M] ×6 — 2016(100)…2022(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 2.3 | Commencement of proceedings (ss.227–233 BNSS [ss.204–210 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 · [SN] ×1 — 2012(100), 2025(80) ⭐ |
| 2.4 | Charge — form, contents, alteration, alternative charge (ss.234–240, 244–245 BNSS [ss.211–217, 221–222 CrPC]) | [16M] ×5 · [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×7 — 2011(100)…2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.5 | Joinder of charges — rule & exceptions (ss.241–247 BNSS [ss.218–223 CrPC]) | [16M] ×12 · [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×11 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.6 | Process to compel appearance & production (ss.63–83 BNSS [ss.61–90 CrPC]) | [16M] ×15 · [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×3 — 2011(100)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.7 | Process to compel production of things — search warrant (ss.94–110 BNSS [ss.91–105 CrPC]) | [16M] ×3 · [SN] ×2 — 2013(100)…2022(100) ⭐ |
| 2.8 | Successor-in-office; audio-video electronic service (ss.29, 63–64, 71, 336 BNSS) | (never asked) |
| 2.9 | Plea of guilt & effect on right of appeal (ss.274–275, 416 BNSS [ss.251–252, 375 CrPC]) | [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×6 — 2013(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 2.10 | Limitation for taking cognizance (ss.513–519 BNSS [ss.467–473 CrPC]) | [16M] ×7 · [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×8 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.11 | Conditions requisite for initiation of proceedings (ss.215–222 BNSS [ss.195–199 CrPC]) | [16M] ×2 · [Prob] ×2 — 2011(100)×2, 2017(100), 2021(80) ⭐ |
| 2.12 | Bail & bonds — bailable/non-bailable, default bail (ss.478–496 BNSS [ss.436–450 CrPC]) | [16M] ×12 · [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×4 — 2011(100)…2025(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.13 | Anticipatory bail (s.482 BNSS [s.438 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 · [SN] ×6 · [Prob] ×4 — 2014(100)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 3 — Trial Process
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Trial before a Court of Session (ss.248–260 BNSS [ss.225–237 CrPC]) | [16M] ×12 — 2011(100)…2025(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.2 | Trial of warrant & summons cases; hearing on sentence (ss.261–273 BNSS [ss.238–250 CrPC]) | [16M] ×10 · [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×5 — 2012(100)…2025(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.3 | Trial of summons cases (ss.274–282 BNSS [ss.251–259 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 — 2012(100) ⭐ |
| 3.4 | Summary trials — significance (ss.283–288 BNSS [ss.260–265 CrPC]) | [16M] ×2 · [SN] ×6 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 3.5 | Evidence & general provisions as to inquiries and trials (ss.307–366 BNSS [ss.284–327 CrPC]) | [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×3 — 2012(100)…2024(80) ⭐ |
| 3.6 | Double jeopardy (s.337 BNSS [s.300 CrPC]) | [16M] ×2 · [Prob] ×11 — 2011(100)…2023(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.7 | Tender of pardon to an accomplice/approver (ss.343–345 BNSS [ss.306–308 CrPC]) | [16M] ×4 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011(100)…2023(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 3.8 | Compounding of offences (s.359 BNSS [s.320 CrPC]) | [16M] ×6 · [SN] ×3 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 3.9 | Plea bargaining (ss.289–300 BNSS [ss.265A–265L CrPC]) | [SN] ×2 — 2014(100), 2022(80) ⭐ |
| 3.10 | Concurrent & consecutive running of sentences (s.25 BNSS [s.31 CrPC]) | [Prob] ×1 — 2026(80) ⭐ |
| 3.11 | Appeals — powers of appellate court, procedure (ss.413–435 BNSS [ss.372–394 CrPC]) | [16M] ×8 · [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011(100)…2025(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐ |
| 3.12 | Revision & Reference (ss.436–445 BNSS [ss.395–405 CrPC]) | [16M] ×5 · [SN] ×1 — 2012(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 3.13 | Security for keeping the peace & good behaviour (ss.125–143 BNSS [ss.106–124 CrPC]) ✎ | [16M] ×15 · [SN] ×2 · [Prob] ×4 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.14 | Maintenance of wives, children & parents (ss.144–147 BNSS [ss.125–128 CrPC]) ✎ | [16M] ×10 · [SN] ×5 · [Prob] ×12 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 4 — Miscellaneous Procedure
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Judgment — language, form, contents, delivery (ss.392–406 BNSS [ss.353–365 CrPC]) | [16M] ×6 · [SN] ×5 · [Prob] ×1 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.2 | Transfer of criminal cases; withdrawal (ss.446–452 BNSS [ss.406–412 CrPC]) | [16M] ×14 · [SN] ×1 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.3 | Execution of sentences (ss.453–470 BNSS [ss.413–435 CrPC]) | [16M] ×2 · [SN] ×3 — 2011(100)…2024(80) ⭐ |
| 4.4 | Suspension, remission, commutation; mercy petitions (ss.472–477 BNSS [ss.432–435 CrPC]) — s.472 (death-sentence mercy petition) is new BNSS law | [16M] ×7 · [SN] ×1 · [Prob] ×1 — 2013(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 4.5 | Disposal of property — photography/videography, time-bound release (ss.106, 497–505 BNSS [ss.451–459 CrPC]) | [16M] ×3 · [SN] ×3 · [Prob] ×3 — 2012(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 4.6 | Preventive action of the police (ss.168–172 BNSS [ss.149–153 CrPC]) | [SN] ×3 — 2012(100), 2023(80), 2025(80) ⭐ |
| 4.7 | Maintenance of public order — nuisance, s.163 orders, dispersal of unlawful assembly (ss.148–163 BNSS [ss.129–144 CrPC]) | [16M] ×5 · [Prob] ×6 — 2011(100)…2022(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.8 | Irregular proceedings (ss.506–512 BNSS [ss.460–466 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 · [SN] ×11 — 2012(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 4.9 | Protection of victims — compensation scheme, groundless accusation, treatment (ss.395–399, 273 BNSS [ss.357–357C, 250 CrPC]) | [16M] ×1 · [SN] ×4 · [Prob] ×1 — 2016(70)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐ |
📅 Unit 5 — Juvenile Justice and Probation of Offenders
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | JJ Act 2015 — salient features ✎ | [16M] ×1 — 2023(100) ⭐ |
| 5.2 | Juvenile Justice Board — composition, powers, functions (ss.4–9 JJ Act) | [16M] ×8 · [SN] ×1 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.3 | Children in conflict with law — procedure, bail, orders (ss.12, 17–21 JJ Act) | [16M] ×4 · [SN] ×3 — 2012(100)…2022(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.4 | Children in need of care and protection (ss.2(14), 31–38 JJ Act) | [SN] ×5 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐ |
| 5.5 | Child Welfare Committee (ss.27–30 JJ Act) | [16M] ×2 · [SN] ×9 — 2011(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.6 | Rehabilitation & social reintegration — adoption, foster care, sponsorship, aftercare (ss.39–46, 52–55 JJ Act) | [16M] ×9 — 2011(100)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.7 | Competent authorities & institutions — observation/special home, place of safety (ss.47–51 JJ Act) | [16M] ×4 · [SN] ×8 — 2012(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.8 | Probation of Offenders Act 1958 — salient features, scope, objects ✎ | [16M] ×6 — 2013(100)…2026(80) ⭐⭐ |
| 5.9 | Release after admonition (s.3) / on probation of good conduct (s.4 POA) | [16M] ×13 · [SN] ×6 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.10 | Variation of conditions of probation (s.8 POA) | [SN] ×1 — 2013(100) ⭐ |
| 5.11 | Probation Officer — appointment, duties, report (ss.13–14 POA; s.7) | [16M] ×8 · [SN] ×7 — 2012(100)…2026(80), 2026(100) ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.12 | Offender failing to observe the conditions of the bond (s.9 POA) | [SN] ×5 — 2011(100)…2025(80) ⭐ |
| 5.13 | Restriction on imprisonment of offenders under 21 (s.6 POA) | [SN] ×2 — 2012(100), 2013(100) ⭐ |
| 5.14 | Released offenders to pay compensation and costs (s.5 POA) | (never asked) |
| 5.15 | Appeal and revision under the POA (s.11 POA) | (never asked) |
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