B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2012 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the relevancy of facts forming part of the same transaction, with suitable illustrations.
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2. Q1 OR Define admissions and state when the statements of third persons are admissions.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' is charged with shooting at 'B' with intent to kill him. Prosecution has proved a fact that 'A' had previously shot at 'B'. Is it relevant ?
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4. Q1 OR 'A' is accused of receiving stolen goods knowing them to be stolen. He wants to prove that he refused to sell them below market value. Can he do so ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is confession ? State the conditions of their relevancy.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the provisions relating to expert evidence.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' has obtained a decree for the possession of land against 'B'. B's son, 'C' has murdered 'A' in consequence. Is the existence of decree relevant ?
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4. Q2 OR 'A' and 'B' are jointly tried for the murder of 'C'. It is proved that 'A' said : "B and I murdered C". Can the court consider this statement against 'B' ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the rule of exclusion of hearsay evidence and state exceptions.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the relevancy of character evidence in Civil and Criminal cases.
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3. Q3 (b) 'A' wants to prove a will. But both the attesting witnesses to that will are dead. Advise him.
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4. Q3 OR 'A' wants to prove a document which is destroyed by fire. Can he produce photo copy of that document to prove it ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define Estoppel and explain its kinds.
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2. Q4 OR What are presumptions ? Explain presumption in rape cases.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a short note on burden of proof.
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4. Q4 OR Write a short note on presumption in dowry death cases.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the protection given to communications between advocate and his client and state exceptions.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a short note on leading questions.
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4. Q5 OR Write a short note on evidence of accomplice.
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