B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2023 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the meaning and types of evidence.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the relevancy of facts showing occasion, cause or effects.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' is accused of killing his friend 'B'. Prosecution has adduced evidence to the effect that 'A' owed a huge amount of loan to 'B'. Is this evidence relevant ?
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4. Q1 OR 'A' is accused of committing a crime at Belagavi on 02-02-2022 at 11 AM. But 'A' was not there is Belagavi on the said date as he went to participate in a reality show at Bengaluru. Can he prove it ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the general principles regarding relevancy of judgements.
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2. Q2 OR Define confession and distinguish it from admissions.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' sues 'B' for Rs. 1,000 and shows entries in his account books showing 'B' to be indebted to him to this amount. Are these entries sufficient and relevant to prove debt ?
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4. Q2 OR A is accused of killing B by beating with a club. Eye witnesses testified to one blow upon the head of B but medical evidence has recorded four external injuries on his head. Which version is reliable by court ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the rule that oral evidence must in all cases be direct. State exceptions.
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2. Q3 OR What is secondary evidence ? Explain the rules regarding the proof of attested documents.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on public documents.
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4. Q3 OR 'A' agrees in writing to pay Rs. 1,000 to 'B' on 01-03-2022. At the same time an oral agreement was made to the effect that the amount shall not be paid till 31-03-2022. Can this oral agreement be proved ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What is burden of proof ? On whom it lies ?
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2. Q4 OR What is estoppel ? Explain the estoppel of tenants.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' sues 'B' for money on a bond, but 'B' says that it was obtained by fraud. 'A' denies the fraud. On whom the burden of proof lies ?
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on presumptions.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the provisions relating to protection of professional communications.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the order of examination of witnesses.
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3. Q5 (b) A client says to his advocate that he wish to obtain a property by forged document. Is this communication protected from disclosure ?
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on leading questions.
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