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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | Explain sexual assault under POCSO Act — definition and punishment | Section 7–8 definition |
Pattern observations:
- The 2021 PYQ was a 5-mark question — highest law marks in that year for a single act.
- 2026 pattern: Likely continuation — definition questions on penetrative assault, aggravated assault, aggravated categories.
- Child-friendly procedures (in-camera, statement recording at home) and reverse burden of proof are high-probability areas.
- 2019 amendment (death penalty) is a likely current affairs link.
