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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is evidence ? State different kinds of evidence.
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2. Q1 OR Define admission and point out the differences between admission and confession.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' is tried for the murder of 'B' by poisoning. Is the fact, that before the death of 'B', 'A' procured poison similar to that which was administered to 'B' relevant ?
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4. Q1 OR The question is whether a horse sold by 'A' to 'B' is sound. 'A' says to 'B' go and ask 'C', 'C' knows all about it. When asked by 'B', 'C' says that the horse is not sound. Is the statement made by 'C' admissable in evidence ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to facts which need not be proved.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the circumstance in which judgements of court become relevant.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' is accused of theft. During the police custody he indicated the place where the stolen goods were hidden and the police recovered those goods. Can this information be used against 'A' ?
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4. Q2 OR The question is whether 'A' was the legitimate son of 'B' ? Is the fact 'A' was always treated as such by the members of the family relevant ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What do you mean by Secondary Evidence ? State the circumstances in which secondary evidence may be given.
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2. Q3 OR Define presumptions and explain presumptions as to ancient documents.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on public documents.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on Hearsay evidence.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to Burden of proof.
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2. Q4 OR Court may presume existence of certain facts. Discuss.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' has declared the value of goods as Rs. 500/- at the time of consignment. On loss of goods, he is claiming the value of goods much more than Rs. 500/-. Can he be allowed to take this stand ?
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4. Q4 OR Promissory Estoppel.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to competency of witnesses.
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2. Q5 OR What are leading questions ? When they can be asked ?
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3. Q5 (b) 'A' a client says to 'B' an attorney "I have committed murder of 'C' and I wish you to defend me". Can this communication be disclosed by an attorney ?
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4. Q5 OR Impeaching the credit of witness.
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