B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2019 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Evidence. Explain the different kinds of evidence.
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2. Q2 Explain the doctrine of 'Res gestae' with decided cases.
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3. Q3 What is dying declaration ? What are the conditions for its admissibility as evidence ?
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4. Q4 Who is an Expert ? State the circumstances in which expert opinion becomes relevent.
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5. Q5 What are public documents ? How they are proved ?
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6. Q6 Define Estoppel. State the different kinds of estoppel.
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7. Q7 Explain the protection given to the following communications under Indian Evidence Act. (a) Communications between Husband and Wife (b) Communications between a client and his advocate.
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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) Alibi
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3. Q8 (c) Leading questions
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Answer any two.

1. Q9 (a) The question is whether 'A' robbed 'B'. Does the fact that shortly before the robbery, 'B' went to a shop with money in his possession and showed it to third persons, become relevant ?
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2. Q9 (b) The question is whether 'A' was a legitimate son of 'B'. Does the fact that, 'A' was always treated as such by the members of the family relevant ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' sues 'B' for money due on a bond. 'B' has admitted the execution of bond, but contends that it was obtained by fraud. 'A' denies it. On whom the burden of proof was ?
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