BNSS Part B 5 to 8 LLB Osmania University

PART B – BNSS

1.Juvenile Justice Act (JJA) [Repeat: 5]
• Explain the role/powers/functions/composition of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). (Feb 2025)
• Write briefly the salient features of the JJA. (Aug/Sep 2024, Jan 2020, Jan/Feb 2017)
• Write a brief note on rehabilitation procedure for Juveniles. (Jan/Feb 2024)

2.Bail (Types, Bonds, Conditions) [Repeat: 5]
• Explain the conditions under which anticipatory bail can be granted. (Feb 2025)
• Define Bail. Explain different types of Bails. (Aug 2023)
• Explain the meaning of ‘bail’ and the circumstances under which it is granted. (Feb 2021)
• Discuss the provision as to bail and bonds. (Jan 2019)
• Explain the distinction between bailable and non-bailable offences. (Feb 2025)

3.Arrest (Warrant / No Warrant / Rights) [Repeat: 4]
• When a person may be arrested with warrant and without warrant? (Aug/Sep 2024, Dec 2021)
• Define Arrest. What are the different ways a person is brought before the Court? (Jan/Feb 2024)
• What are the rights of arrested persons? (Jan 2018)

4.Search and Seizure [Repeat: 4]
• Elucidate the Constitutional validity of Search and Seizure. (Jan/Feb 2024, Jan/Feb 2017)
• Explain the procedure for search and seizure. (Feb 2021)
• Explain the limitations to the exercise of the power of search, and the consequences of an illegal search. (Apr/May 2022)

5.Trial Procedure (Sessions / Summons / Warrant) [Repeat: 4]
• Discuss the procedure to be followed in a trial before a court of session. (Aug/Sep 2024, Jan 2018)
• Differentiate between summary trial and trial in a summons case. (Jan 2020)
• Explain briefly the trial procedure in warrant cases. (Jan/Feb 2017)

6.Fair Trial [Repeat: 3]
• What are the essential principles of fair trials? (Aug/Sep 2024)
• Discuss in detail about fair trial. (Aug 2023)
• Explain the concept of ‘fair Trial’ and enumerate the principle features. (Jan 2018)

7.Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable Offences [Repeat: 3]
• Explain the distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable offence. (Apr/May 2022, Dec 2021)
• Differentiate between cognizable and non-cognizable offences with suitable examples. (Jan 2020)

8.Probation of Offenders Act [Repeat: 4]
• Enumerate different grounds on which an offender may be released on probation. (Apr/May 2022)
• Write the salient features of the Probation of Offenders Act. (Dec 2021, Jan 2018)
• Explain the powers and functions of probation officers. (Jan 2019)

9., Revision and Review [Repeat: 3]
• Explain the law relating to Appeals and Revision. (Jan/Feb 2024)
• Write a brief note on appeals. (Aug 2023)
• Explain appeals, review and revisions of Judgment. (Dec 2021)

10.Charge (Definition / Particulars / Alteration) [Repeat: 2]
• Define the term ‘charge’. State the object and particulars to be incorporated; can the court alter the charge? (Apr/May 2022)
• What is meant by charge? Is it essential to frame a formal charge in every criminal trial? (Feb 2021)

11.FIR (Complaint vs FIR) [Repeat: 2]
• Explain the difference between ‘complaint’ and ‘First Information Report’ (FIR). (Jan 2019)
• Write a brief note on FIR. (Jan/Feb 2017)

12.Police Investigation [Repeat: 1]
• What are the responsibilities of the police during the investigation process? (Feb 2025)

13.Plea Bargaining [Repeat: 1]
• State how to deal a case through plea bargaining. (Aug 2023)

14.Double Jeopardy [Repeat: 1]
• Discuss the principle of ‘autrefois acquit and autrefois convict’. (Feb 2021)

15.Constitutional Validity [Repeat: 1]
• Discuss the constitutional validity of Section 144 of Cr.P.C. or Section 163 of BNSS. (Jan 2019)