UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Law Paper II Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Law Paper - II
Subject Law
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This is the Law Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023. Conducted by UPSC, this paper is designed to assess candidates' in-depth knowledge of legal principles and their application. The exam allows three hours to answer a maximum of 250 marks. The paper consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, including compulsory questions from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles in the Indian government.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Penal Code
  • Culpable Homicide
  • Transferred Malice
  • Private Defence of Property
  • Constructive Criminality
  • Abetment
  • Tortious Liability
  • Damages
  • Rape
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Law

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Law Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022 Law Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Law Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Law Syllabus
  • Indian Penal Code Syllabus UPSC
  • Law of Torts Syllabus UPSC
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ उल्लिखित है, को माना जाना चाहिए ।
  • प्रश्नों के प्रयासों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in TWO SECTIONS and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए। अपना उत्तर सुसंगत विधिक प्रावधानों और न्यायिक निर्णयों से समर्थित कीजिए ।
Answer the following in about 150 words each. Support your answers with relevant legal provisions and judicial pronouncements.

(a) भारतीय दण्ड संहिता, 1860 के तहत सदोष मानववध से संबंधित विधि में लागू होने वाले ‘स्थानांतरित विद्वेष’ के सिद्धांत का विवेचन करें ।
Discuss the doctrine of 'Transferred Malice' as applied to law relating to culpable homicide under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

(b) सम्पत्ति की प्राइवेट प्रतिरक्षा के अधिकार के प्रयोग की प्रकृति एवं क्षेत्र-विस्तार के साथ सीमायें (मर्यादा), यदि कोई हैं तो, उनकी विवेचना कीजिए ।
Discuss the nature and scope of right of Private defence of property along with limitations if any, on the exercise of such right.

(c) प्रेरण-विधि के सन्दर्भ में ‘आन्वयिक-अपराधिकता’ के सिद्धान्त को उदाहरण सहित समझाइए।
Illustrate the doctrine of 'constructive-criminality' with reference to law on Abetment.

(d) "वह जो दूसरे के माध्यम से कार्य करता है, स्वयं कार्य करता है।" उपरोक्त कथन के अनुक्रम में अपकृत्यात्मक दायित्व की विवेचना कीजिए ।
"He who acts through another, does the act himself." Discuss the tortious liability entailed in the above statement.

(e) एक वादी अपने ऊपर किये गये अपकृत्य के उपरान्त विभिन्न प्रकार की क्षतिपूर्ति (नुकसानी) का दावा कर सकता है, की व्याख्या कीजिए ।
Explain the various kinds of damages that a plaintiff can claim after a tort has been committed against him.

Section A

Q2.

(a) एक बीस वर्षीय लड़की ‘जी’ कालेज के बाद घर आ रही थी। ‘एम’ एक आदमी ने उसे पकड़ लिया, उसका मुँह बन्द कर दिया एवं उसे पास की झाड़ी में घसीट लिया, जहाँ उसने लड़की का गला काट दिया जिससे वह लड़की मर गई। उसके बाद आदमी ने उसके साथ बलात्कार किया। उपरोक्त वाद में ‘एम’ ने क्या अपराध(धों) को, यदि कोई हो तो, कारित किया, तय करें । सुसंगत सांविधिक प्रावधानों की विस्तार में व्याख्या करें।
A twenty year old girl 'G' was coming back to home after attending college. A man 'M' held her, shut her mouth and dragged her to a nearby bush, where he slit the girl's throat thereby killing her. Thereafter he raped her. Decide what offence(s), if any, 'M' has committed in the above case. Explain the relevant statutory provisions in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is for LAW Paper - II.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for LAW Paper - II is 250.

What is the time allowed for this paper?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are eight questions in total.

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