B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is Evidence ? Distinguish between relevancy and admissibility of Evidence.
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2. Q2 Define "admission". Discuss the circumstances under which an admission is relevant.
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3. Q3 Examine the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to "Burden of proof".
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4. Q4 Define Estoppal. Distinguish from Res Judicata.
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5. Q5 Explain the relevance of character as evidence in civil and criminal cases.
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6. Q6 Discuss the privileges available to the communications between advocate and client.
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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) Opinion of third persons.
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2. Q8 (b) Confession.
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3. Q8 (c) Alibi.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'X' an accused, while in the custody of the police officer states "I killed Pooja with axe. I removed the ornaments from her body and pledged the same with Amarlal". In consequence of this information ornaments are recovered. Explain with the reasons the extent of relevancy of this information.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' is accused of murder of 'C'. During the trial, he confesses, 'I' and 'B' murdered 'C'. Can this confession be considered against 'B' ?
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3. Q9 (c) '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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