B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2022 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the meaning of evidence and state the principles regarding reception of circumstantial evidence.
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3. Q1 (b) '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 this fact.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' has filed suit against 'B' for the recovery of loan. 'B' denies the loan. 'A' wants to prove his statement made to 'C' wherein he stated that he lent loan to 'B'. Can he do so ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the evidentiary value of confession of co-accused.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the matters upon which expert opinion may become relevant.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' married woman has committed suicide, after sending an e-mail to her father. The said e-mail revealed that she was subjected cruelty by her husband. Examine the relevancy of e-mail.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' is accused of theft. 'A' has confessed before that police and has shown the place where stolen goods were kept. Police have recovered the goods. Examine the evidentiary value of his statement to Police.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the relevancy of character evidence in civil and criminal cases.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the provisions relating to proof of handwriting and signatures.
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3. Q3 (b) 'A' agrees to sell his horse to 'B' for Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. Can evidence be given to show the exact price that should be paid ?
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on proof of electronic records.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the meaning of burden of proof and state on whom the burden of proof as to particular fact lies.
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2. Q4 OR Explain estoppel and state its kinds.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' has drawn a bill on 'B' for Rs. 5,000 payable to 'C'. When 'C' has approached 'B', for money 'B 'is denying the authority of 'A' to draw bill on him. Decide.
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4. Q4 OR A son who has just reached majority sold property to his father. Subsequently the son has filed a suit for rescinding this sale. Father contends that transaction was made in good faith. On whom the burden of proof lies ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What are leading questions ? When can they be asked ?
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2. Q5 OR Explain the protection given to communications between husband and wife
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3. Q5 (b) 'A' is charged with the offence of rape. His advocate intends to ask about the previous sexual experience of victim during her cross examination. Can he do so ?
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4. Q5 OR In a criminal case, one of the prosecution witnesses has turned hostile. Can he be cross-examined by the prosecution ?
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