2020 &2022Exams:

1. Explain and illustrate the maxim "Equity acts in personam". How far has it been applied in
relation to Indian enactments ? Are there any limitations to this maxim?

2. What do you underslnnd by the term 'equity"? Discuss the relation between law and equity.
Refer to the appropriate maxim also.

3. Explain and illustrate any two of the following maxims :

(a) Where equities are equal, law shall prevail
(b) He, who seeks equity must do equity
(c) Equality is equity

4. What are the essentials of a valid trust ? Discuss the effect of absence of each of them on the
validity of trust created by the settler. Illustrate your answer.

5. Explain the doctrine of performance in equity. Distinguish betweenn satisfaction and

performance.

6. What arc the remedies open to the beneficiaries in case of a breach of trust and when the
property passes in the hands of third person?

7.When can the office of a trustee be vacated? What are the ways whereby a trustee may be
discharged?

8. What are the rights and powers of trustee under Indian Trust Act.

9. When is a trustee liable for the acts of co-trustee ? Explain also the circumstances when he is
not liable for the acts of his co-trustees.

10.In what case., is a lnlstec entitled to remuneration? Can a trustee purchased the trust property
in any case?

11. Discuss the nature, origin and development of equity in India

12. How is a trust extinguished and when can it be revoked under Indian Trust Act?

13. Explain the Rights and Liabilities of the beneficiary of trust.

14. What are the essential of valid trust? How trust is different from contract? Explain in detail.

15. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Private and public trust.
(b) Liability of a trustee for the breach of trust.
(c) Appointment and removal of trust.

16."Where equities are equal the law shall prevail". Explain and illustrate laid down in the
maxim.

17.Distinguish between the following :

(a) Constructive Trust and Resulting Trust.
(b) Implied and Secret trust.

18."A court of equity detennines according to the spirit of the rule of not according to the
strictness of letter. Examine the principle with help of illustration.

19. Discuss the rights and liabilities of the beneficiary of trust.

20. Explain the equitable doctrine of "Past Performance". How does this doctrine prevent fraud?

Above questions merged in topicwise format:

Equity and its Application:

1. Explain and illustrate the maxim "Equity acts in personam". How far has it been applied in
relation to Indian enactments? Are there any limitations to this maxim?
2. What do you understand by the term 'equity"? Discuss the relation between law and equity.
Refer to the appropriate maxim also.
11. Discuss the nature, origin, and development of equity in India.

Maxims of Equity:
3. Explain and illustrate any two of the following maxims:
(a) Where equities are equal, law shall prevail.
(b) He who seeks equity must do equity.
(c) Equality is equity.
16. "Where equities are equal the law shall prevail." Explain and illustrate laid down in the
maxim.
18. "A court of equity determines according to the spirit of the rule, not according to the
strictness of the letter." Examine the principle with the help of an illustration.

Trust Law:
4. What are the essentials of a valid trust? Discuss the effect of the absence of each of them on
the validity of the trust created by the settler. Illustrate your answer.
9. When is a trustee liable for the acts of a co-trustee? Explain also the circumstances when he is
not liable for the acts of his co-trustees.
12. How is a trust extinguished and when can it be revoked under the Indian Trust Act?
13. Explain the rights and liabilities of the beneficiary of trust.
14. What are the essentials of a valid trust? How is trust different from a contract? Explain in
detail.
20. Explain the equitable doctrine of "Past Performance". How does this doctrine prevent fraud?

Rights, Powers, and Liabilities of Trustees:

5. Explain the doctrine of performance in equity. Distinguish between satisfaction and
performance.
6. What are the remedies open to the beneficiaries in case of a breach of trust, and when the
property passes into the hands of a third person?
7. When can the office of a trustee be vacated? What are the ways whereby a trustee may be
discharged?
8. What are the rights and powers of a trustee under the Indian Trust Act?
10. In what cases is a trustee entitled to remuneration? Can a trustee purchase the trust property
in any case?

Types of Trusts:
15. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Private and public trust.
(b) Liability of a trustee for the breach of trust.
(c) Appointment and removal of a trust.

Distinguishing Concepts:
17. Distinguish between the following:
(a) Constructive Trust and Resulting Trust.
(b) Implied and Secret trust.