B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Law of Evidence 2025 Jun (Evidence Act paper) Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define the term 'Evidence and distinguish between oral and documentary evidence and direct and circumstantial evidence.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the expression 'May presume', 'shall presume' and 'conclusive proof' as used in Section 4 of the Indian. Evidence Act, 1872.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' after hearing that 'C' had been murdered went to the spot and found that the body of 'C' being taken to the house of 'C' by four persons, who told him that 'B' had murdered 'C' and had run away. Does the statement of those four persons form part of Res gestae.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' is accused of murdering a women 'P'. It is sought to be proud that two years ago he murdered his wife 'Z' and so he had the mens rea to murder 'P'. Is the evidence relevant and admissible ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is dying declaration ? Discuss its evidentiary value.
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2. Q2 OR Ordinarily the judgement of courts binds only the parties to it". Discuss.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on "Expert opinion".
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on "Retracted Confessions".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) "Oral evidence in all cases must be direct" - explain this rule with illustrations and exceptions.
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2. Q3 OR What is public and private documents ? Explain rules relating to proof of them.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on 'Secondary evidence'.
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4. Q3 OR 'A' agrees in writing to pay 'B' 10,000/- on the first of March 1993. Can the fact that at the same time an oral agreement was made that money should not be paid till 31st March be proved ? Advice.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What are the rules of Burden of proof ? State the provisions relating to burden of proof.
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2. Q4 OR Define the expression 'Estoppel' and discuss its kinds.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' is accused of B's murder. In his defense he contends that by grave and sudden provocation given by 'B' he was deprived of the power of self-control. On whom does the burden of proof lies. Decide.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on Presumption in "dowry death".
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) "Some of the witnesses cannot be compelled to disclose communications" - State and explain their privilege.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the object of examination-in-chief, Cross-Examination and Re-examination of a witness.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "Hostile Witness".
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4. Q5 OR Sita informed Ram in the year 1988 that she had committed theft of the ornaments of her neighbour. Thereafter Rama and Sita were married in 1989. In the year 1992 prosecution commenced against Sita in respect of theft of ornaments. Rama is called to give evidence in this case. Can Ram disclose the communication made to him by Sita ? Decide.
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