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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define evidence. The rules of evidence in general are same in civil and criminal cases. Discuss.
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2. Q1 OR Define Admission. State the persons whose admissions are relevant.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on "may presume", "shall presume" and "conclusive proof".
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4. Q1 OR "X" is hit by a speedy vehicle and is severely injured. "Y" has deposed that he saw the speedy vehicle but not the accident and "X" has explained him about the accident. Is this statement relevant ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is dying declaration ? What are the conditions for its admissibility as evidence ?
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2. Q2 OR Explain the circumstances in which judgements of the courts become relevant.
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3. Q2 (b) Confession by co-accused.
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4. Q2 OR The question is whether "A" was a legitimate son of "B". Does the fact that, "A" was always treated as such by the members of the family relevant ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define primary and secondary evidence and state the framework for admissibility of electronic and digital records under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the provisions relating to exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence.
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3. Q3 (b) Character evidence.
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4. Q3 OR Public document.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define estoppel. Explain the various kinds of estoppel.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the doctrine of judicial notice.
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3. Q4 (b) "A" is charged with traveling in a railway without a ticket. "A" denies the charge. On whom the burden of proof lies ?
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4. Q4 OR Presumption as to legitimacy of child.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the protection given to the following communications under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. (a) Communications between husband and wife. (b) Communication between a client and Advocate.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the rules relating to chief examination, cross examination and reexamination ?
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3. Q5 (b) Accomplice.
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4. Q5 OR "A" a client says to "B" an Advocate, I wish to murder "C" on which I request you to defend me". Is this communication protected from disclosure ?
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