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B.A. LL.B (Hons.) 5 Year Course Sth Semester I

LL.B (Hons.) 3 Year Course 4th Semester
Examination, May-201S
LAW OF EVIDENCE
Paper-SOl
Time allowed: 3 hours] [Maximum marks: 80

Note- (i) Attempt four questions from sections I-IV of

the question paper selecting one question from
each section. All question in these sections
carry 14 marks each (J4x4)

(ii) Section 5 of the question paper is compulsory.

Each part of the question in this Section carry
3 marks (8x3)

Section-I
1. Facts forming part of Same transaction are relevant."
Comment. Refer to illustrations and case law.
2. Define and distinguish the following by giving suitable
illustration:
(i) Facts in Issue and relevant facts.
(ii) Proved, Disproved and Not proved.
Section-II
3. "Admission can be proved against the maker" Comment.
Give suitable illustrations and case law.

4. Discuss the law relating to relevancy of dying

declaration in India. Refer to case law.

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Section-III

5. "Oral Evidence must in all cases be direct." Comment.

Refer to case law and suitable illustrations.

6. State the facts, issues and principles oflaw laid down in

state of Punjab V. Sodhi Sukhdev Singh AIR 1961 SC
493.

Section-IV

7. What do you mean by Estoppel? Explain in detail the

kinds of Estoppel. Differentiate between estoppel and
waiver.

8. "Cross- examination is a double edged weapon, it has to

be handled carefully otherwise it may cut the hands of
user. "Comment.

Section-V
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9. . Explain the following.
(a) Expert opinion
(b) Confession
(c) Public Document
(d) Dumb witness
(e) Child witness
(f) Re-examination
(g) Burden of Proof
(h) Best Evidence.

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