B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2017 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the relevancy of facts relating to motive, preparation and conduct.
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2. Q2 "No confession made to a police officer shall be proved as against a person accused of any offence" - Comment. What are the exceptions recognised under the Indian Evidence Act ?
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3. Q3 Who is an 'Expert' ? When does his opinion become relevant ?
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4. Q4 Discuss the law relating to Proof of Public Documents.
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5. Q5 What is an 'Estoppel' ? Explain the various kinds of estoppel.
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6. Q6 Explain the scope and extent of privilege conferred on Professional communications as envisaged in the Indian Evidence Act.
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7. Q7 What are leading questions ? When can they be asked ?
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Write short note on any two :

1. Q8 (a) Character Evidence
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2. Q8 (b) Dying declaration
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3. Q8 (c) Alibi.
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Solve any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) The question in a proceeding, is whether 'X' and 'Y' were married. The Party intends to present the fact that 'X' and 'Y' were usually received and treated by their friends as husband and wife. Is such a fact relevant ? Explain.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' is on his trial for the murder of 'C'. There is an evidence to show that 'C' was murdered by 'A' and 'B', and that 'B' said - "A and I murdered 'C'". Would the Court consider the statement of 'B' against 'A' ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' is accused of murdering 'B'. 'C' is a friend of 'A', while sitting in a lonely place 'C' asked 'A' whether he has killed 'B'. 'A' hesitated to answer. 'C' said "I swear by God that I will not tell it to anybody if you tell me the truth". 'A' confessed to his friend 'C'. Explain the relevancy of this statement.
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