B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2014 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is Evidence ? Explain the importance of circumstantial evidence.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the relevancy of facts showing, motive, preparation and conduct.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' wants to adduce oral evidence to prove the genuineness of a document. Can he do so ?
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4. Q1 OR A is accused of a crime. Prosecution has shown that he absconded from his house immediately after the incident. Can 'A' prove that he had an urgent work at that time ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Make a distinction between admissions and confessions.
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2. Q2 OR Who is expert ? Explain the matters in relation to which opinions of experts become relevant ?
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3. Q2 (b) A is accused of an offence. During police custody he was revealed about the place where he placed the weapons used for the offence. Weapons were discovered from that place by the police. What is the evidentiary value of his statement to police ?
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4. Q2 OR H is accused of causing dowry death of his wife W. There are letters from deceased W to her parents about dowry harrassment from H. Are these letters relevant ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define secondary evidence and state the cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the provisions relating to exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence.
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3. Q3 (b) A wants to prove a registered Will. He contends that he need not call any attesting witness for the purpose of proving will as the will is registered. Decide.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on primary evidence as to documents.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is burden of proof ? On whom it lies.
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2. Q4 OR Explain presumption in rape and dowry death cases.
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3. Q4 (b) Write short note on : Tenancy estoppel.
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4. Q4 OR Write short note on : Presumption of legitimacy.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What are leading questions ? When can they be asked ?
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2. Q5 OR Explain protection given to communication during marriage with exceptions.
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3. Q5 (b) Write short note on : Cross examination.
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4. Q5 OR Write short note on : Impeaching character of witness.
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