LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 BSA and Law of Evidence Oct 2024 Evidence 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 maximum marks.

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in one or two sentences (12 Marks)

1. Q1 Define Court.
2. Q2 On which facts may evidence be given?
3. Q3 What is conclusive proof?
4. Q4 What is meant by Facts?
5. Q5 What is Re-examination?
6. Q6 What is Burden of Proof?
7. Q7 What is meant by Proved?
8. Q8 What is 'shall presume'?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 Refreshing memory.
2. Q10 Presumptions as to gazettes in electronic forms.
3. Q11 Leading question.
4. Q12 Documents.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve any two of the following with reasons or justifications (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 (i) A Barrister is instructed by an Attorney or Vakil that an important witness is a Dacoit. Can the barrister ask the witness whether he is a Dacoit? Give reasons. (ii) Who can ask leading questions, and when?
2. Q14 Kia, a client, says to Shekhar, an Attorney: "I have committed forgery and I wish you to defend me." (i) Can Kia keep it secret, or is he required to disclose the same to the police? (ii) Give reasons.
3. Q15 Tia gives Riya a receipt for money paid by Riya. Oral evidence is offered of the payment. Is the evidence admissible? If yes, give reasons.
4. Q16 Som, a thief who overheard Ravi's confession to Mangal, is to testify against Ravi regarding his confession. To what extent can the court permit Mangal and Som to testify?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer the following in detail (24 Marks)

1. Q17 Explain what examination in chief and cross examination are. When are they held, and for what purpose?
2. Q18 Define Evidence. Explain the different types of evidence along with their evidentiary value.
3. Q19 Explain Estoppel and the different types of Estoppel.
4. Q20 Describe in detail the theory of relevancy.

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