B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the doctrine of 'Res-gestae' with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q2 Define 'confession'. Explain the law relating to relevancy and admissibility of confessions.
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3. Q3 Examine the circumstances under which the opinion of third persons becomes relevant.
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4. Q4 "Documents must be proved by primary evidence". Explain and state the exceptions.
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5. Q5 Explain the doctrine of 'Estoppel' and mention different kinds of estoppel.
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6. Q6 Discuss the scope of cross-examination and explain the questions lawful in cross-examination.
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7. Q7 What are the Privileged Communications ? Discuss the law relating to Professional Communication.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Public Documents
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2. Q8 (b) Hostile witness
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3. Q8 (c) Fact in issue
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The accused charged with rape seeks to produce a fact which indicate the loose character of the complainant. Is it admissible ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' sues 'B' for Rs. 10,000 and shows entries in his account books showing 'B' to be indebted to him to this amount. Are the entries relevant ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A person is charged with ticketless travelling in a train. In this case on whom does the burden of proof lie ?
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