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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain "may presume", "shall presume" and "conclusive proof".
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2. Q2 Discuss the relevancy of facts relating to motive, preparation and conduct.
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3. Q3 Explain the circumstances in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.
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4. Q4 Discuss the provisions relating to 'Character Evidence".
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5. Q5 Discuss the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to "Burden of Proof".
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6. Q6 What is Estoppel ? Discuss the relevancy of Estoppel.
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7. Q7 Discuss the scope of cross-examination and explain the questions lawful in cross-examination.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Hostile witness.
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2. Q8 (b) Public document
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3. Q8 (c) Admission.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' is tried for the murder of 'B' by poison. Before the death of 'B', 'A' procured poison similar to that which was administered to 'B'. Explain the relevancy of facts.
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2. Q9 (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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3. Q9 (c) 'A' is accused of an offence. During police custody he 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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