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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Evidence. "The rules of evidence in general are same in civil and criminal cases". Elucidate.
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2. Q2 Explain the relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction with illustrations.
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3. Q3 Define Admissions. State the persons whose admissions are relevant.
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4. Q4 Explain the circumstances in which judgement of the courts become relevant.
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5. Q5 Define secondary evidence. State the circumstances when secondary evidence relating to documents can be given.
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6. Q6 Explain the presumptions in Dowry death and Rape cases.
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7. Q7 What is (i) Examination in chief it (ii) Cross examination and (iii) re-examination of witnesses ? Under what circumstances a party can cross examine his own witnesses ?
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Write short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Expert opinion
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2. Q8 (b) Public Document
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3. Q8 (c) Leading Questions
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Answer any two with reasons :

1. Q9 (a) The question is whether 'A' robbed 'B'. Does the fact that shortly before robbery 'B' went to a fair with money in his possession and showed it to third persons, relevant ?
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2. Q9 (b) A agrees in writing to sell a horse to B for Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. Can evidence be given to show which price was to be given ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' a client says to 'B' an Attorney, "I wish to murder 'C' on which I request you to defend me ". Is this communication protected from disclosure ?
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