B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2018 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is evidence ? State different kinds of evidence.
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2. Q2 Define 'confession'. Explain the law relating to relevancy and admissibility of confessions.
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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 Define burden of proof. On whom does it lie ? Explain.
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5. Q5 Explain the relevance of character evidence in civil and criminal cases.
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6. Q6 Define Estoppel. Explain the various kinds of Estoppel.
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7. Q7 Explain examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Confession by co-accused.
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2. Q8 (b) Hostile witness.
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3. Q8 (c) Identification parade.
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Answer any two with reasons :

1. Q9 (a) X is accused of a crime. It is shown that soon after the crime he is absconding from his place. Is this fact relevant ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'B' is charged with theft of articles the police recovered the articles. On enquiry 'B' confessed, the articles are stolen by him. Explain the relevancy of this statement.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' a married woman has committed suicide after leaving a note that her husband and his relatives subjected her to cruelty. Parents of 'A' have also deposed that 'A' was subjected to cruelty at her husband's house. Decide the relevancy of suicide note.
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