B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2013 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the relevancy of introductory or explanatory facts.
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2. Q1 OR Define Admissions. State the persons whose admissions are relevant.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' is accused of 'B's murder by beating him. At the time of incident there was an exchange of words between 'A' and 'B'. Is this fact relevant.
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4. Q1 OR The question is whether 'A' robbed 'B'. Does the fact that, shortly before the robbery, 'B' went to a shop with money in his possession and showed it to third persons, is relevant ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is dying declaration ? What are the conditions for its relevancy ?
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2. Q2 OR Explain the circumstances in which judgements of the courts become relevant.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' is accused of murder of 'C'. During trial 'A' confesses, I and 'B' murdered 'C' . Can this confession be considered against 'B' ?
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4. Q2 OR The question is whether 'A' was legitimate son of 'B'. Does the fact that, 'A' was always treated as such by the members of the family relevant ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) "Oral evidence must in all the cases whatsoever be direct". Explain with exceptions.
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2. Q3 OR What are public documents ? How they are proved ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on relevancy of character evidence in civil cases.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on secondary evidence relating to documents.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What are presumptions ? Explain the presumption as to the legitimacy of a child.
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2. Q4 OR Define Estoppel. Distinguish it with Resjudicata.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' sues 'B' for money due on a bond. 'B' has admitted the execution of bond but contends that it was obtained by fraud. 'A' denies it. On whom does the burden of proof lies ?
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4. Q4 OR 'A' has drawn a bill of exchange upon 'B'. On its presentation 'B' denies that the bill was actually drawn by 'A'. Is 'B' estopped from saying so ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Who are competent to testify under Indian Evidence Act ? Examine the competence of the following persons as witnesses. i) Child witness ii) Dumb witness.
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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 Advocate, "I have committed forgery and I wish you to defend me". Is this communication protected from disclosure ?
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4. Q5 OR A prosecution witness turned hostile during examination in chief. The public prosecutor wants to cross examine him, Can he do so ?
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