LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 BSA and Law of Evidence Apr 2026 BSA 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• N.B. (1) All questions are compulsory. (2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer the following in two sentences, any six (any 6 of 10) 12 Marks

1. Q1 What is meant by Fact in Issue?
2. Q2 Define Chain of Custody.
3. Q3 What is Circumstantial Evidence?
4. Q4 What is meant by Expert Opinion?
5. Q5 Define Primary Evidence.
6. Q6 What is Fingerprint Evidence?
7. Q7 What is meant by Presumption?
8. Q8 Define Evidence under the Act.
9. Q9 What is a Hostile Witness?
10. Q10 What is Estoppel?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes, any two (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q11 Types of Forensic evidences
2. Q12 Examination-in-chief and Cross-examination
3. Q13 Expert Witness
4. Q14 Difference between Admission and Confession

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the following, any two (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q15 A person is found dead in a closed room with no signs of forced entry. The prosecution relies on circumstantial evidence such as last seen theory, fingerprints on a glass, and recovery of a weapon from the accused's house.
   • (i) What are the conditions for conviction based on circumstantial evidence?
   • (ii) How important is the "chain of circumstances"?
2. Q16 In a forgery case, the court relies on the opinion of a handwriting expert who states that the signature on a document matches that of the accused. The defence argues that expert opinion is unreliable.
   • (i) What is the evidentiary value of expert opinion?
   • (ii) Can a conviction be based solely on such opinion?
3. Q17 A is accused of sending threatening emails to B. The prosecution produces email records along with an IP address linking the messages to A's laptop. A argues that his Wi-Fi was unsecured and someone else could have used it.
   • (i) What is the relevance of digital evidence like emails and IP logs?
   • (ii) What factors should the court consider before relying on such evidence?
4. Q18 A is arrested for murder. While in police custody, he gives information leading to the discovery of a blood-stained knife hidden in a public park. No other evidence connects A to the crime.
   • (i) Whether the information given by A is admissible in evidence?
   • (ii) Can A be convicted solely on the basis of such recovery?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer the following, any two (any 2 of 4) 24 Marks

1. Q19 Explain types of Evidence and their evidential value.
2. Q20 Discuss application of forensic evidence in civil and criminal cases.
3. Q21 Explain in detail motive, preparation and previous conduct of accused when relevant.
4. Q22 Explain in detail different presumption as to documents.

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