UPSC Civil Services Law Paper II 2024 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2024

  • Year 2024
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages Hindi & English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2024
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 official Law Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is to be completed within three hours. It consists of eight descriptive questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions, with Question Nos. 1 and 5 being compulsory. At least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper is printed in both Hindi and English, and answers must be written in the medium specified in the candidate's admission certificate. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants preparing for the Mains stage of the Civil Services Examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Law
  • Indian Penal Code
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Mens Rea
  • Homicide
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Sovereign Functions

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for UPSC 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 2024 Law Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Law Paper - II
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination 2023 Law Paper - I
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 Law Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus
  • UPSC Law Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination

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 प्रश्न का उत्तर लगभग 150 शब्दों में दीजिए । अपना उत्तर सुसंगत विधिक प्रावधानों और न्यायिक निर्णयों से समर्थित कीजिए :
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. Support your answer with relevant legal provisions and Judicial pronouncements :

(a) दुराशय (मेन्स-रिया) का अन्तर्निहित सिद्धान्त एक प्रचलित लैटिन कहावत (मैक्सिम), — ‘एक्टस नान फेसिट रियम निसि मेन्स सिट रिया,’ — ‘केवल कार्य किसी को अपराधी नहीं बनाता, यदि उसका मन भी अपराधी न हो,’ में अभिव्यक्त है । निर्णीत वादों सहित समझाइए ।
The underlying principle of mens-rea is expressed in the familiar Latin maxim — 'actus non-facit reum nisi mens sit rea,' – 'the act does not make a man guilty unless the mind is also guilty.' Explain with decided cases.

(b) ‘यह सिद्धान्त कि सह-षड़यन्त्रकारियों के समस्त कार्यों के लिए प्रत्येक षड़यन्त्रकारी उत्तरदायी होगा, यदि वह षड़यन्त्र के उद्देश्यों की प्राप्ति की दिशा में किया गया है, भले ही उनमें से कुछ उस अपराध की पूर्णता में सक्रिय रूप से प्रतिभाग नहीं किये हैं ।' उपरोक्त कथन के आलोक में भा. दण्ड संहिता 1860 के अनुसार ‘आपराधिक षड़यन्त्र’ को समझाइए ।
'The principle that every conspirator is liable for all the acts of co-conspirators if they are towards attaining the goals of the conspiracy even if some of them have not actively participated in the commission of that offence/s.' In the light of above statement, explain the principle of criminal conspiracy as per Indian Penal Code 1860.

(c) ‘भारतीय दण्ड संहिता 1860 की धारा 304-A के अधीन व्यक्ति को मानव वध के लिए दोषी ठहराये जाने हेतु अपेक्षित कि क्या कोई विशिष्ट कृत्य उतावलापन या उपेक्षा से किया गया कृत्य है, वस्तुतः उपेक्षा की डिग्री (मात्रा) से विनिर्धारित होता है ।' विवेचना कीजिए।
'It is the degree of negligence which really determines whether a particular action will amount to rash and negligent act as required to hold a person guilty of homicide under Section 304-A of Indian Penal Code, 1860.' Discuss.

(d) ‘राज्य के प्रतिनिहित दायित्व का विनिर्धारण इसके समस्त पदाधिकारियों द्रारा बरती गयी उपेक्षा से जुड़ी है और किसी उन्मृक्ति का दावा नहीं किया जा सकता है ।' उपरोक्त संप्रेक्षण के आलोक में राज्य के प्रतिनिहित दायित्व का उसके सम्प्रभुकृत्यों के संदर्भ में विवेचना कीजिए ।
'The determination of vicarious liability of the state is linked with the negligence made by all its functionaries and no immunity can be claimed.' In the light of above observation discuss; vicarious liability of state with reference to its sovereign functions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is intended?

This paper is for the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination.

What is the subject and paper code of this question paper?

The subject is Law, and the paper is Law Paper - II with paper code PHKM-B-LAW.

What is the maximum marks and time allowed for this paper?

The maximum marks are 250, and the time allowed is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in this paper?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

How many questions does a candidate need to attempt?

A candidate needs to attempt a total of five questions.

Are there any compulsory questions?

Yes, Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory.

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