B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2024 Aug Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the relevancy of facts forming part of the same transaction with cases.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the relevancy of facts showing motive preparation and conduct.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' is accused of a crime prosecution has shown that he absconded from his house immediately after the incident. Can 'A' prove that he had an urgent work at that time ?
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4. Q1 OR 'A' is accused of receiving stolen goods knowing them to be stolen. He wants to show that he refused to sell them below market value. Can he do so ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the provisions relating to expert evidence.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the law relating to confession.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' was called to police station for interrogation. During interrogation he complained of severe stomach pain. He was taken to hospital in a police van, while in hospital he confessed to a doctor that he committed robbery. Is the confession admissible ?
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4. Q2 OR 'A' has obtained a decree for the possession of land against 'B'. B's son 'C' has murdered 'A' in consequence. Is the existence of decree relevant ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the circumstances in which judgements of court becomes relevant.
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2. Q3 OR What is primary and secondary evidence ? When secondary evidence becomes admissible.
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3. Q3 (b) 'A' wants to prove a will. But both attesting witnesses to that will are dead. Advise him.
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4. Q3 OR 'A' wants to produce document which is destroyed by fire. Can he produce the photo copy of that document to prove it ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the scope of 113 A and 114 A under Indian Evidence Act.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the law relating to estoppel.
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3. Q4 (b) '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 lies.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on presumption.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the provisions of Indian Evidence Act relating to competency of witnesses.
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2. Q5 OR What are privileged communication ? Explain.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on 'impeaching credit of witness'.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on leading questions.
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