B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the relevancy of facts showing the existence of state of mind or state of body.
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2. Q2 What is a dying declaration ? Discuss its relevancy.
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3. Q3 Explain the relevancy of character evidence under the Indian Evidence Act.
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4. Q4 Define burden of proof. On whom does it lie ? Explain.
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5. Q5 Explain the circumstances under which a person who calls a witness is entitled to put any questions to him which might be put in cross-examination.
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6. Q6 What is primary evidence ? Discuss its scope and importance.
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7. Q7 Bring out the differences between admission and confession.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Estoppel
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2. Q8 (b) Res gestae
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3. Q8 (c) Secondary evidence.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) 'A' is charged with theft of articles, the police recovered the articles. On inquiry 'A' confessed the articles are stolen by him. Explain the relevancy of this statement.
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2. Q9 (b) The accused charged with rape seeks to produce a fact which indicates the loose character of the complainant. Is it admissible ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' produces his horoscope in evidence for proof of age, which he obtained from his mother and was used for his marriage. Is it admissible ?
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