B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2020 Nov 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 Admissions. Distinguish it from confessions.
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3. Q3 Who is an Expert ? State the circumstances in which Expert opinion becomes relevant.
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4. Q4 Define Secondary evidence. State the cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.
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5. Q5 What is burden of proof ? On whom it lies ?
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6. Q6 Explain the different kinds of privileged communication.
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7. Q7 What is (i) Examination in chief (ii) Cross examination and (iii) Reexamination of witnesses ? When a party can cross examine his own witness ?
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8. Q8 Explain the circumstances in which facts not otherwise relevant become relevant.
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9. Q9 Discuss the relevancy of character evidence.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q10 (a) Dying declaration
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2. Q10 (b) Doctrine of estoppel
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3. Q10 (c) Presumption as to legitimacy of child.
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Answer any two with reasons :

1. Q11 (a) The question is whether 'A' robbed 'B'. Does the fact that shortly before robbery 'B' went to a fair with money in his possession and showed it to third persons become relevant ?
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2. Q11 (b) 'A' agrees in writing to sell his horse to 'B' for Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. Can evidence be given to show which price was to be given ?
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3. Q11 (c) The question is whether a horse sold by 'A' to 'B' is sound. 'A' says to 'B' go and ask 'C'. 'C' knows all about it. Does the statement by 'C' become admissible in evidence ?
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