BNS Mains Questions Series: Important Solved Questions for Judiciary, APO & University Exams | Part - II
Legal Bites brings to you Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Mains Questions Series.
Legal Bites presents BNS Mains Questions Series: Part – II, covering Sections 63 to 116 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This part focuses on key areas including rape and sexual offences, protection of identity, offences against women and children, deceitful marriage, culpable homicide, and organised crime. It is designed to equip aspirants with a strong understanding of both substantive provisions and interpretative approaches under the reformed criminal code.
The questions in this section are arranged thematically and section-wise, with detailed answers that highlight core concepts, case-based reasoning, and legal distinctions—such as between murder and culpable homicide, or hurt and grievous hurt. Emphasis is also placed on mens rea, consent, and statutory exceptions, reflecting both traditional doctrines and the modern reforms introduced by the BNS.
With exams approaching, consistent practice of these questions will enhance not just answer-writing skills but also analytical depth. Whether preparing for Judiciary, APO, or University exams, this series offers a reliable and structured way to gain mastery over new and amended provisions of criminal law.
BNS Mains Solved Questions Series | Part – II of X(Answers to be added soon)
Question 1
Define the offence of rape under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Discuss the general punishment for rape and the punishment for aggravated forms of rape.
Question 2
Critically examine the law prohibiting the publication of identity of rape victims under Section 72. What are the exceptions to this rule?
Question 3
Discuss the various offences relating to modesty and privacy of women under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Question 4
Explain the offence of causing miscarriage under BNS. How does the consent or absence thereof change the punishment?
Question 5
Discuss the offence of deceitful marriage under Section 81 and Section 83. How do these provisions protect women from marriage fraud?
Question 6
Discuss the various offences against children under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. How do these provisions strengthen the legal framework for protection of children from abuse, exploitation, and trafficking?
Question 7
Culpable homicide is the genus and murder is the species. Discuss this statement in light of the exceptions that reduce murder to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Question 8
Distinguish between culpable homicide and murder. When does culpable homicide not amount to murder under the law? Support your answer with illustrations.
Question 9
Discuss the statutory framework governing organised and petty organised crime under BNS, 2023. How does the law penalise members, facilitators, and those in possession of crime proceeds?
Question 10
Distinguish between ‘hurt’ and ‘grievous hurt’. Support your answer with statutory provisions and case law.
Question 11
What is meant by ‘grievous hurt’ under BNS, 2023? Explain the kinds of injuries that constitute grievous hurt with relevant illustrations.
Question 12
“The nature of the injury alone does not determine the offence; the intention and knowledge of the accused also matter.” Explain this statement in the context of hurt and grievous hurt under BNS, 2023.
