AIBE Criminal Law PYQs: Criminal Laws - BNS, BNSS, BSA

Most Repeated Criminal Law PYQs In AIBE (BNS, BNSS, BSA)

1. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to the diary of proceedings in the investigation?

Correct Answer: (C) The diary may be used as evidence.
Explanation: The Case diary is only for aiding the investigation. It cannot be used as substantive evidence in court. It is only for refreshing the memory of the IO or for court reference.

2. In which case manner of committing the offence is NOT required to be mentioned in the charge?

Correct Answer: (C) A is accused of obeying a direction of law with the intent to save B from punishment.
Explanation: Where the offence does not depend on the manner of commission (e.g., disobeying/obeying a legal direction), detailing the manner is unnecessary.

3. Which of the following offences may be tried summarily?

Correct Answer: (B) Offence under Section 504 IPC (now BNS 345)
Explanation: Minor offences punishable up to 3 years can be tried summarily.

4. Reference to the High Court is provided under which Section?

Correct Answer: (D) Section 395
Explanation: Section 395 CrPC → reference of a case to the High Court on a substantial question of law.

5. Person accused of which offences may NOT be granted anticipatory bail (S. 438 CrPC)?

Correct Answer: (D) i, ii & iii
Explanation: Offences under Sections 376AB, 376DA, 376DB IPC are excluded from anticipatory bail.

6. Which act by a Magistrate vitiates proceedings even if done in good faith?

Correct Answer: (A) Tender a pardon under Section 306 CrPC
Explanation: Only a Chief Judicial Magistrate/Metropolitan Magistrate may tender a pardon. If done without authority, → proceedings are vitiated.

7. When will the court NOT issue a personal appearance summons to the defendant?

Correct Answer: (D) Woman to whom Section 132 CPC does not apply.
Explanation: Women exempt under S.132 cannot be compelled; those outside it can receive a personal summons.

8. Plaintiff is precluded from bringing a fresh suit when:

Correct Answer: (D) When the plaintiff fails to apply for a fresh summons after it is returned unserved.
Explanation: Dismissal for plaintiff’s default bars fresh suit.

9. Maximum number of adjournments permitted?

Correct Answer: (D) No limit prescribed
Explanation: CPC does not set a fixed limit (though courts discourage excessive adjournments).

10. Which Amendment introduced a provision to produce a witness without a summons?

Correct Answer: (D) No such provision exists
Explanation: CPC requires a summons for witnesses; no amendment bypasses it.

11. Time allowed for appearance in summary procedure?

Correct Answer: (B) Ten days
Explanation: Defendant must appear within 10 days of receiving the summons.

12. Provision allowing appellate court to remit issue for trial?

Correct Answer: (C) Order XLI Rule 24
Explanation: An Appellate court may frame issues and send them for a fresh trial.

13. Which is NOT a recognised ADR mechanism under CPC?

Correct Answer: (D) Negotiation
Explanation: Recognised ADR → Arbitration, Conciliation, Lok Adalat, Mediation; negotiation not in CPC.

14. Incorrect statement about Lok Adalat:

Correct Answer: (B) Lok Adalat can deal with all civil & criminal matters.
Explanation: Lok Adalat can only try compoundable offences + civil matters.

15. Incorrect regarding arbitration agreement:

Correct Answer: (A) Arbitration agreement may be written as well as oral.
Explanation: An Arbitration agreement must be in writing under the Act.

16. Arbitrator may NOT be challenged when:

Correct Answer: (C) When he possesses qualifications agreed by the parties.
Explanation: Challenge arises only if qualifications are lacking.

17. Which is NOT relevant as part of the same transaction?

Correct Answer: (D) Statements by A or B a day before the incident.
Explanation: Statements unrelated in time are not part of the same transaction.

18. Confession to a Police Officer is inadmissible under which Section?

Correct Answer: (A) Section 24
Explanation: Section 24 → confession caused by inducement/threat/police pressure is inadmissible.

19. Dying declaration admissible under:

Correct Answer: (B) Section 29
Explanation: Section 32 (sub-clauses including 32(1)) deals with a dying declaration.

20. Contents of the document may be proved by:

Correct Answer: (D) Primary OR secondary evidence
Explanation: Both are allowed depending on circumstances.

Why Criminal Law Matters in AIBE 21

• 20–25% of the entire AIBE paper comes from Criminal Law, making it one of the highest-weightage subjects.

• New criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) replaced IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, so AIBE will test whether candidates understand the updated structure and key changes.

• Conceptual, scenario-based questions are expected because the laws have been reorganized, redefined, and modernized.

• Criminal Law is highly scoring since definitions, illustrations, exceptions, and procedural rules are straightforward and predictable.

• Direct section-based questions are asked every year, and the new section numbers will be directly tested (e.g., “Which BNSS section deals with anticipatory bail?”).

• Practical daily practice of advocates revolves around criminal law (FIR, arrest, bail, evidence, trial), so AIBE ensures minimum competence in these areas.

• Most Criminal Law PYQs repeat year after year with minor wording changes, making it easy to score if PYQs are practised.

• Understanding Criminal Law improves accuracy across multiple subjects, including Procedure, Evidence, and Ethics.

• Mastering high-yield criminal law chapters significantly boosts overall AIBE score, often making the difference between passing and failing.

New Criminal Laws in AIBE 21 2026