FAMILY LAW

1. Write a critical note on the powers and limitations of a natural guardian under the
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 with the help of decided cases by Apex
court? ILLUSTRATIONS -2

2. “Uniform Civil Code is the solution to the problems faced by the Indian Legal System
to resolve the conflict between personal law and general laws.” Comment on the
statement critically with the help of cases decided by the Apex court. -3

3. Critically discuss the provisions of Christian Succession with the help of illustrations.
Suggest changes to improve this personal law with reasoning. -2

4. “Once adopted is always adopted” Discuss the provisions of Hindu Adoption and
Maintenance Act, 1956 to make adoption a valid adoption in the light of the above
statement.

5. Critically discuss the provisions of Parsi Succession with the help of illustrations.
Suggest changes to improve this personal law with reasoning. -2

6. Explain the definitions of a will and a codicil as per the Indian Succession Act.
Describe the provisions regarding the execution of an unprivileged will.

7. Explain the general principles of Hanafi Law of succession. Support your answer with
examples.

8. Explain the features of Mitakshara Hindu coparcenary. Discuss the rights and
liabilities of the Karta. -7

9. Write a comparative note on Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

guidelines and Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. -2

10. Discuss in detail the requirements of valid adoption under the Hindu Minority and
Guardianship, Act 1956 with decided case laws.

11. Discuss the concept of Stridhana under Hindu Law? State the rules regarding
succession to the Stridhana of a maiden.

12. Discuss in detail the disqualifications under Hindu Succession Act, 1955 -2
13. Critically discuss the general principles of Muslim Succession with examples and
illustrations.
14. Critically discuss the provisions of Parsi Inheritance under Indian Succession
Act,1925 with examples.

15. Discuss in detail Capacities to take a child into the adoption under Hindu Adoption
and Maintenance Act, 1956.

16. Discuss in detail the powers of Natural guardian under Hindu Minority and
Guardianship Act, 1956 with special reference of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890.

17. Critically evaluate the principles of Muslim Inheritance with special reference to
share of females under Muslim Law pre and post Quranic period.

18. Critically explain the concept of Hizanat and Jabbar with help of landmark case laws.

19. “The general scope and purview of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act of 2006
is to make all daughters coparceners so as to devolve upon them the share in
coparcenary property along with and as much as all sons. The remedy that it seeks to
apply is to remove gender discrimination in such devolution of interest. Further it
makes every daughter by birth a coparcener. The former law was that the daughter
was not by birth a coparcener and no interest in a coparcenary devolved upon her by
succession, intestate or testamentary.” In the light of above statement critically
evaluate the provisions of Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act of 2006.

20. “Muslim law of inheritance and succession can be traced to rules of succession found
in the Holy Quran or in the traditions, pre-Islamic customs which received approval of
the Prophet. The Mohammedan law of succession is based on Pre-Islamic customary
law of succession and on the patriarchal form of family.” In the light of above
statement critically examine general principles relating to Muslim inheritance.

21. Critically discuss provisions of Indian Succession Act applicable to Christians in the
light of Law Commission Consultation Paper on Reform in Family Law (August
2018).

22. “Whenever a dispute concerning the guardianship of a minor, between the father and
mother of the minor is raised in the court of law, the word ‘after’ in the Section 6
would have no significance , as the court is primarily concerned with the best interests
of the minor and his welfare in the widest sense while determining the question as
regards custody and guardianship of the minor.” In light of the above statement
discuss in detail the concept of custody of the minor child with the help of decided
cases by the higher judiciary.

23. “The property of an intestate Christian devolves upon wife or husband, or upon those
who are kindred of the deceased.” In light of this statement, discussion details the
relevant provisions of Indian succession act, 1925 with the help of illustration. -6
ALSO asked as provisions of Christians dying intestate.

24. “The legal position of Hindu prevail in having absolute property rights revolutionary
Lee changed with section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act.” Comment elaborately and
support your answer with relevant case laws. -3

25. S.14 of Hindu Succession Act granted absolute rights in property to Hindu women.
Discuss this statement and briefly enumerate the heirs of female Hindu dying
intestate.

26. “In the appointment of declaration of any person as guardian of a Hindu minor by
court, the welfare of the minor shall be of paramount consideration.” In light of above
statement discuss in detail categories of the guardians under HMGA, 1956 along with
powers to administer property of the minor child. -3

27. "Adoption is a facet of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The right
to live that is asserted is, on the one hand, the right of parents and of individual
women and men who seek to adopt a child to give meaning and content to their lives.
Equally significant, in the context of the Juvenile Justice Act,2000, the right to life
that is specially protected is the right of children who are in need of special care and
protection.
The legislature has recognized their need for rehabilitation and social integration to
obviate the disruptive social consequences of destitution, abandonment and surrender.
There is legislative recognition of adoption as a means to subserve the welfare of
orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children."

High Court of Bombay has correctly pointed out need of adoption in the light of
Article 21in Re Adoption of Payal @ Sharinee Vinay Pathak 2010(1) Bom CR434.
Make a comparative analysis of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 and
CARA Guidelines, 2017 issued under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 with reference to
abovementioned statement by the court.

28. "The concept of coparcenary is unique to Hindu law. Hindu coparcenary is a much
narrower institution than the joint family," With reference to these statements discuss
in detail salient features of Hindu Coparcenary and suggestion to improve the current
system of coparcenary.

29. "Sections 50-54 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, deal with intestate succession
among Parsi in India. These provisions were amended in 1939 and thereafter in 1991
to remedy the problem of gender discrimination." Discuss in detail provisions relating
Parsi succession with relevant illustrations.
30. Discuss in detail gen. principles relating to Muslim inheritance along with
illustrations.

31. Explain the principles of Muslim Law regarding guardianship of minor children.-2

32. In all matters of custody and guardianship of minors the paramount consideration to
be given by the courts is ultimate welfare of the minor. -3 Elaborate with ref. to the
laws of guardianship and case laws.

33. Every man is presumed to be sane until the contrary is proved, and this presumption
holds as well in civil as in criminal cases. In he light of the this statement critically
examine the capacities of the prospective parents under HAMA,1956.

34. In law there is nothing like a de facto guardian. There can only be a de facto manager,
although the expression ‘de facto guardian’ has been used in text books and some
judgements of court (to denote) a person generally managing the estate of a minor
without any legal title to do so. In light of the above statement discuss with
illustrations, powers of guardians and state types of guardianship under the HMGA,
1956 ?

35. Explain the general provisions of inheritance and disqualifications under HSA, 1956.

36. Discuss in detail and with illustrations all the provisions relating to distribution of
property when Christian person dies intestate leaving behind father and kindred along
with widow and without widow of intestate.

37. Discuss in detail capacity of the persons giving child into adoption and role of the
courts in the light of section 9 of HAMA, 1956.

38. A daughter has equal right to be a coparcener along with son. Discuss the statement
with reference to section 6 of HSA, 1956 and the amendment effected to the section in
2005

39. Custody of the child of tender years, remain with mother, unless there are grave
considerations which require that the mother should not be permitted have the minor
with her. In light of the above statement critically evaluate the provisions relating to
the custody of minor child under HMGA, 1956 and GAWA, 1890 with the help of
decided cases.

40. The right of succession of the different relations who may survive a deceased
Mohammedan varies according to the circumstances. In light of the above statement
discuss the rules of disqualifications and exclusion under Mohammedan law.

41. Critically evaluate provisions of HAMA, 1956.

42. Distinguish between co-parcenary and separate property. Briefly explain the different
modes of partition. -2

43. Describe provisions of isa,1955 regarding execution of an unprivileged will.

44. “Normally, when the father is alive, he is the natural guardian and it is only after him
mother is natural guardian.” In light of the above statement discuss the powers, status
and limitations of the natural guardian as per HMGA with the help of cases decided
by SC of India.

45. Explain provisions regarding succession under Hanafi Law. Support with examples. -
3

46. Explain provisions regarding succession to the property of a Hindu female dying
intestate.

47. “Interpretation of the language of a will is done by the courts by applying the rule of
arm chair.” Discuss the essentials of a valid will as per the ISA.

48. Briefly explain the provisions regarding the succession to the property of a Hindu
male dying intestate. Explain the effects of amendment made in 2005 to S.6 of HAS.

49. HAMA introduced several changes in the customary Hindu law od adoption. Explain
the changes and narrate the essentials of a valid adoption as per the said act.

50. UCC is the only solution for the glaring discriminations in the personal laws.
Comment.

51. Explain the definitions of a will and a codicil as per the ISA. Describe the provisions
regarding the execution of an unprivileged will.

52. S.14 of HAS confers absolute ownership rights in property on Hindu Women.
Comment critically.

53. Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman agrees to carry a pregnancy the is

genetically unrelated to her and her husband with the intention to carry it on term and
hand over the child to genetic parents for whom se is acting as a surrogate. In light of
this statement explain the need of a legislation in India.

54. Explain the essential req. in formation of will. What are the different types of will u
der ISA, 1925? -2
55. Discuss principles of Islamic law of inheritance. -4

56. HSA has made profound changes in the position of the daughter in Hindu law.
Elucidate with recent amendments. -5
 57. State the req. of a Valid adoption with reference to the capacity of the person giving
and taking in adoption.

58. HSA lays down an uniform system of inheritance to Hindus. Explain the scheme of
law and developments brought by it.

HYPOTHETICAL

1. Mrs. Salma a Sunni Muslim died leaving behind her husband, 2 uterine brothers, 3
uterine sisters, mother, 2 full sisters. Distribute final shares of property among the
surviving heirs.

2. Mr. Abdul, a Sunni Muslim died leaving behind his wife, 5 sons, and 3 daughters.
Distribute final shares of property among the surviving heirs.

3. Sushant the Karta of a Mitakshara Hindu coparcenary died. Thereafter his nephew
Yash assumed the role of Karta. Anita the married daughter of Sushant filed a
litigation claiming that as the senior most person in the family after Sushant she was
entitled to be the Karta. Yash claimed that Anita being a female had no such right.
What is the legal position?

4. Manoj a Mitakshara Hindu coparcener died in 2008. He was survived by his mother,
his widow, a son and a daughter. Decide the shares of all the heirs in the coparcenery
property. Manoj also had his separate property. Decide the shares in this property
also.

5. A Hindu family comprising of husband, wife and son were travelling in a car. In an
accident all the three died. Their inheritance is claimed by the wife's mother and the
nephew of the husband. Decide the claim.

6. Solve the following problem on the Parsi Succession and distribute final shares of
property among the surviving heirs. Also mention the provisions, reason or reasons
for distributing the said share.
Mr. Malti dies leaving behind following relatives
1. a widow 2. a daughter 3. a son

7. Mr. Arman, a Sunni Muslim, died leaving behind 4 widows, daughter, father and
father’s father. Distribute final shares of property among the surviving heirs.

8. Mrs. Salma, a Sunni Muslim, died leaving behind husband, 2uterian brothers, 3
uterine sisters, mother, 2 full sisters.
Distribute final shares of property among the surviving heirs.
 9. Mr. Daniyal, a Chrisitian, died leaving behind no child but 5 grandchildren and two
children of deceased grandchild. Distribute the property between the legal heirs.
Support your answer with appropriate section applicable to above example.

10. Mr. Abdul dies leaving behind father, mother, father’s father, mother’s mother,
daughter, 4 widows, 2 full sisters, full brother and son. Distribute the property to the
legal heirs of Abdul as per Quranic principles along with doctrine of rudd and aul.

11. Mr. Boman a Parsi lady died leaving behind following relatives a widow, a daughter,
a son. Distribute the property of Mr Boman as per Parsi Law for inheritance.

12. Sushant who is aged 30 years adopted a Hindu girl child aged 11 years with the
consent of his wife (same aged as Sushant) under the Hindu Adoption and
Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA). Discuss the effects of this adoption under HAMA
with the help of decided case by Higher Judiciary.

13. A Hindu male dies intestate and is survived by 2 widows, 1 son who was converted
into Muslim religion, 1 daughter and 2 children of a predeceased son from a live in
relationship. Divide the property.

14. A deceased Muslim died leaving behind a widow , 2 sons, and 3 daughters. Distribute
the property between them.

15. Muslim female died leaving behind brother, 3 sons, 3 daughters. Distribute the
property between sons and daughters.

16. A Hindu family of husband, wife and their son who were travelling together died in
car accident. Their properties were claimed by a nephew of the husband and the
mother of the wife. Who will be entitled to the properties.

SHORT NOTE

1. Doctrine of Rudd and Aul -7 (Have been asked separately a lot of times.)
2. Guardianship of property under Muslim Law
3. Surrogacy vs adoption -2
4. Doctrine of representation and notional partition
5. Illegitimate child and succession under Hindu Law
6. Surrogacy law in India- Legal and ethical aspects -2
7. Doctrine of Arm Chair. -2
8. Jabbar.
9. Doctrine of exclusion
10. Doctrine of escheat
11. Types of will
12. Notional Partition -7
13. Disq. Under HSA -4
14. Streedhan and woman’s estate -3
15. Execution of unprivileged will
16. Conditions for a valid adoption under HAMA 1956.
17. Doctrine of survivorship
18. Succession of Parsi persons -4
19. UCC -4
20. Distribution of property among lineal descendants of a deceased Christian person.
21. General rules of succession under HSA
22. Sharers and residuaries
23. Christian Law of Succession
24. Coparcener
25. Types of guardians under HMGA -3
26. Grounds for removal of Guardian under GAWA.
27. Adoption
28. Succession of a Hindu male dying intestate.
29. Persons capable of making will and its essentials.
30. Codicil
31. Gita Hariharan v. RBI
32. Philip Alfred Malvin v. YJ Gonsalves
33. Rule of Representation
34. Testamentary Guardian
35. Parsi law of inheritance
36. Hindu widows right to property
37. Cr. Analysis of ICMR guidelines.
38. Baby Manji Yamanda v. UOI
39. HMGA – CR. analysis
 PROPERTY LAW (FROM 2019)

1. Explain the concept of transfer by ostensible owner with the help of relevant
provisions & case laws. / Explain the provisions relating to Ostensible Ownership
with case laws.
2. Explain the concept of 'Sale' of immovable Property and comment upon the rights and
liabilities of the seller.
3. Define Sale under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with case laws.
4. Property under its litigation cannot be transferable at all. Explain this statement as per
provisions of Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882
5. Define the term Lease, its duration, execution & modes of determination of lease. (2)
6. Elaborate upon the concept of 'Mortgage' and remedies including Marshalling,
Contribution, Subrogation.
7. Define Easement. Distinguish between Easement and License under The Indian
Easement Act, 1882.
8. Explain the documents which are compulsorily and optionally registered as per The
Registration Act, 1908 along with other suitable ancillary provisions.
9. Elaborate upon the kinds of transferrable properties with illustrations. (3)
10. Analyze the concept of 'Sale' of immovable Property and comment upon the rights
and liabilities of the buyer. (3)
11. Explain the doctrine "once a mortgage, always a mortgage" with the help of case laws
& relevant provisions.
12. Briefly discuss the kinds of Mortgages and compare with Hypothecation and Pledge
in India with illustrations. (3)
13. Comment upon the nature, scope and scheme of registration under Registration Act,
1908. (2)
14. Comment upon the concept of Easement and its kinds.
15. Explain the nature, scope and comment upon the law relating to easement.
16. What are the modes of extinction of easementary rights under the Indian Easement
Act, 1882? Elaborate with case laws.
17. Explain different modes of termination of an easementary rights under Indian
Easement Act, 1882? Elaborate with case laws.
18. Elaborate upon the concept of Easement, types, and license as per Easement
Act ,1882.
19. Comment upon the concept of vested and contingent interests, conditional transfers.
20. Explain the rule against perpetuity in light of transfer of property.
21. Comment upon the concept of exchange and its pros and cons. Suggest the reforms.
22. Explain the remedies of Marshalling, Contribution, Subrogation with reference law
relating to transfer of property. (2)
23. Explain the nature and scope of actionable claims under Transfer of Property Act
1882.
24. Comment upon the rights and duties of lessor and lessee under transfer of Property
Act.
25. Explain the requirements of Gift and compare with Will with the help of illustrations
and provisions of law.
26. What are the rights and duties of parties to exchange? Elucidate.
27. Explain outline of Registration Act, 1908 in various transactions relating to real
estate.
28. Explain the provisions governing transfer of property in favour of an unborn child
under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with important case laws.
29. What are transactions which shall be compulsorily registered under Registration Act.
30. Define Gift under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 with case laws.
31. Why partial or limited restraint under Section 10 of the Transfer of Property Act is
permitted? What restraints are not permitted? Elaborate with appropriate case laws.
32. Distinguish between English Mortgage and Mortgage by Conditional Sale with
suitable legal provisions and case laws.
33. Why perpetuity is not promoted under Transfer of Property Act, 1882? Explain with
illustrations.
34. Elaborate the salient features of Indian Registration Act, 1908.
35. Elucidate leave and license in detail. How it is different from lease?
36. Define Lease with illustration. How does it different from Mortgage? Explain with
illustration and case laws.
 37. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following:
a) Exchange
b) Vested and Contingent Interest (3)
c) Transfer of Actionable Claims
d) Essentials of a Gift (2)
e) Nature and Scope of The Registration Act, 1908
f) Doctrine of Part Performance (3)
g) Doctrine of lis pendens
h) Nature and scope of Actionable claims
i) Exchange of property
j) License under Easement Act.
k) Immoveable property
l) Simple Mortgage
m) Lease
n) Contingent Sale
o) Usufructuary Mortgage
p) Custom as a mode of creation of easement

HYPOTHETICAL
1. In a lease agreement as follows:
Lesser- : ABC Private Limited
Lessee: XYZ & Associates, a partnership firm
Premises: Shop No. 18F, admeasuring approximately 1000 square feet, First
Floor, Plaza Shopping Centre, MG Road, Pune
Use: Restricted to sale of mobile phones and accessories
Duration: 3 years
Lock-in period: (i) For the lesser– entire duration of the agreement (ii) for lessee– 2
years from date of execution
License fees: Rs. 40,000 per month with a 10% annual escalation.
Payment of lease fees: Payable in advance on the 3rd day of every month
Interest free security deposit: Rs. 2,00,000 payable as follows (i) 50% on execution
and (ii) balance 50% payable 2 months after execution of the agreement.
 Security deposit to be refunded by the lesser 1 month after termination/expiry of the
agreement, provided peaceful and vacant possession of the premises in handed over to
the Lesser.
All utility and other charges relating to use of the premises to be paid by the lessee
Eletronic items such as air-conditioner, water cooler, coffee machine and inverter is
provided by the licensor, however, maintenance of these is responsibility of the
lessee.
Apart from the electronic items, the premises are not furnished, and lessee can make
the interiors as per their requirements.
Any delayed payments by lessee shall carry an interest of 18% per annum. Lessee to
indemnify lesser.
Charges relating to stamp duty and registration to be borne equally by the parties
Licensee cannot transfer/assign its rights under the agreement.
However, after agreement and possession there has been disputes between lesser and
lessee on statutory rights and liabilities of lesser and lessee about the premise.
Guide both the Parties in relation to the correction to be made on above information
with reference to agreement and introduction to their statutory rights and liabilities of
lesser and lessee.

2. Mr X left the instrument by conveying his movable and immovable property to his
wife, one unmarried daughter and married son and his one real brother and sister by
taking equal share. But the claimant under document has doubt about nature of
instrument as Gift or Will.
In light of this, explain to the parties the requirements for Gift and compare with the
instrument of Will (similarity and distinction).

3. B has rented his shop to A for a monthly rent of Rs. 10,000/-/. Accordingly A had been
paying it regularly. One day B took Rs. 5 Lakh from A as he was badly in need of
money and assured A to stay in the property without paying monthly rent till he
returned his money. On the basis of this situation, explain what is this transaction and
rights and liabilities of A and B.

4. Z donates his bungalow to Y, a registered trust and working for rehabilitation of

Juveniles with a condition that this property shall be used exclusively for shelter to the
 providing underprivileged juvenile delinquents. After one year, Y starts hotel for
commercial purposes, in that property. Explain the different legal dimensions in this
situation. (2)

5. Z has rented his shop and bungalow to A for a monthly rent of Rs. 15,000/-
Accordingly, A had been paying it regularly. One day B took Rs. 15 Lakh from A as
he was badly in need of money and assured A to stay in the property without paying
monthly rent till he returned his money. On the basis of this situation, explain this
transaction and the rights and liabilities of A and Z.

INTELLECTUAL PROP RIGHTS QUESTIONS (ONLY 2022)

1. Mr. A owns the famous restaurant chain named as “Veere-Da-Dhaba”. Mr. A has
registered a word Trademark with Trademark Registry in the year 2010. Mr. B filed a
word trademark “Vir-Da-Dhaba” for registration in the year 2019 which is opposed
by Mr. A. In light of the requirements for registration of Trademark, provide your
opinion on the possibility of Mr. B getting the grant of Trademark registration and
explain the process of registration of Trademark under Trademark Act, 1999.
2. The Photocopy service owned by Mr. X situated outside the SUC University Campus
was the main supply point of a variety of courses. The Photocopy service was
entrusted with duplicating and binding the pages of course packets developed by the
professors of SUC University and included pages from books published by various
international publishing houses. Few years later, the international publishing houses
filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the photocopy service and SUC
University. Decide the case with the help of relevant case laws and provisions.
3. Mr A has invented a novel liquid product for washing clothes without a washing
machine. He has been approached by a company to deliver it against an amount which
Mr A feels less. Mr A has learnt about patenting inventions and increasing the amount
that can be bargained in such situations. He has approached you for expert advice.
Advise Mr A which IP protection will suit his product more and why? Also explain
him the registration procedure for the applicable IP protection.
4. A well-known organization with a diversified IP portfolio is planning to launch a new
beauty product in the market in the next two months. The company has asked you to
take care of protecting all the concerned intellectual property in the product. Identify
the types of intellectual property protection you will have to apply for the said
product. You have to explain the reasons for protecting particular IP. Also, what will
be the term of protection of each of the IP which is sought to be protected for the
product?
5. Short Notes
a) Geographical Indication
b) The concept of Compulsory License under Copyright Law.
c) Criteria for patentability
d) Semiconductor layout design protection

GANDHI QUESTIONS

1. Explain the various pitfalls mentioned by M.K. Gandhi in his autobiography during
his high school days.
2. Critically analyze the lifestyle of M.K. Gandhi in England.
3. Describe the various experiences of M.K. Gandhi during his two decades of stay in
South Africa.
4. Explain the various local Satyagraha movements led and organized by M.K. Gandhi
from 1917 to 1918.
5. Describe the importance and impact of non-violent non-co-operation movement.
6. Critically analyze the Salt Satyagraha or Dandi March.
 CrPC QUESTIONS
1. Fair trial is a backbone of criminal justice administration. Explain this statement with
special reference to Indian constitutional law perspectives. / The foundation of fair trial
is not only connected with the Indian Constitution or CrPC, but it also has international
dimensions. Elaborate.
2. Fair Trial principles are backbone of criminal justice administration all over the globe.
Explain how is it reflected in the Indian Criminal Justice system with apt illustrations.
3. What are the various dimensions of fair trial? Explain in detail with the help of pretrial
proceedings. / Discuss the various facets of Fair Trial with the help of case laws.
4. Discuss Information in cognizable and non-cognizable offences as per the relevant
sections and cases.
5. Explain Section 154 CRPC with the help of case laws. Compare with section 155.
6. Explain the rights granted to the accused including the Constitutional Guarantees with
the help of case laws.
7. Explain the provisions relating to search and seizure with the help of cases. (2)
8. Discuss the powers of police to arrest without warrant. What are the rights granted to
an accused after arrest?
9. Explain the term “cognizance” by a magistrate with help of relevant provisions and
cases. (2)
10. What is charge? Discuss the relevant issues like alteration, addition of charges in a
criminal trial by magistrate. (2)
11. Discuss the Commencement of proceedings and Issue of Process.
12. Explain complaints to magistrates under the CrPC.
13. Discuss the concept of fair trial under CrPC with relevant case laws.
14. Explain the various courts, their establishment, hierarchy, and powers under CRPC. (2)
15. How prosecutors at different courts are appointed under the CrPC? Explain with
relevant legal provisions.
16. Elaborate the general principles of search under the CRPC.
17. What are the principles of fair trial reflected in the CrPC.
18. Outline hierarchy of criminal justice administration in India with its powers and
functions at different levels. (2)
19. Define Charge with its different forms and the provisions for amendment of charge.
20. Discuss the form and contents of charge. Explain the concepts of discharge, framing of
charge and joinder of charge. (3)
21. Explain the concept of trial with its various stages under CRPC.
22. Explain the concept of Special Public Prosecutors at High courts and District courts.
23. Critically analyze the Prosecution system in India with help of provisions under CrPC.
24. “The police have statutory authority to arrest, but it does not mean that they
necessarily should arrest” critically analyze statement in light of relevant provisions
and decisions.
25. Right of Legal Aid is one of the foremost rights of an accused. Explain with relevant
legal provisions. (2)
26. What is Bail? Explain legal provisions with illustration.
27. Discuss the various stages of pretrial proceedings.
28. Explain the pleas to bar a trial according to the provisions of CRPC. Answer with the
help of relevant case laws.
29. What are the different types of offences under Cr.P.C? Critically analyse the rationale
behind distinguishing between cognizable and non-cognizable offence. (2)
30. "Quality of justice is directly proportional to assistance rendered by advocates to court.
Thus, capable advocates are necessary for fair and quick, satisfactory adjudication. The
appointment procedure of Government Counsel should be based on merit and should
be fair, reasonable, transparent and non-discriminatory" Comment with the help of
provisions and cases.
31. Discuss what is meant by taking cognizance of an offence by a magistrate. Under what
circumstances can a magistrate take cognizance of an offence?
32. "FIR is not an encyclopedia of the entire prosecution case". Critically analyze the
relevance of FIR in a criminal proceeding. Also discuss the guidelines issued by the
Supreme Court of India in Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India in 2016
with respect to FIR.
33. "Exercise of bail jurisdiction requires maintaining of perfect balance between two
conflicting interests viz. sanctity of individual liberty and interest of society" Critically
analyze the statement with the help of relevant decisions.
34. Compare and contrast the trial of a summons case from that of a warrant case with the
help of relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973.
35. "Investigation is a sole prerogative of the police". In light of this statement discuss the
role of police in investigation with the help of relevant provisions and power of the
court to supervise investigation.
36. Arrest- Lalita kumari, right against handcuffing- sunil batra, legal aiod- mh hoscott v
Maharashtra
37.
38. "Anticipatory bail should not have any limit, but must continue until the end of trial"
Critically analyze the concept of anticipatory bail in light of two landmark judgments:
Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v State of Punjab 1980 SCC (2) 565 and Siddharam
Satlingappa Mhetre v State of Maharashtra (2011) 1 SCC 694.
39. What is arrest? Is arrest and custody synonymous to each other? Also discuss the
powers of the police to arrest without warrant in the light of a recent decision of
Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014).
40. Discuss the various processes available to the magistrate to compel the attendance of
accused with the help of relevant provisions under CrP.C.
41. Short notes
a) Non-Compoundable Offence/ Information in Non-Cognizable Offences.
b) Summons Case (2)
c) Asst Public Prosecutors at Magistrates Courts
d) Powers of Metropolitan Magistrates
e) Charge sheet
f) Right to medical examination
g) Police Diary
 h) Confession
i) Compounding of offences (2)
j) Warrant Cases (2)
k) Special Public Prosecutors
l) Bail
m) Trial before the courts
n) Anticipatory Bail
o) Compoundable offences (2)
p) Pleas to bar criminal trial
q) Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences
r) Jurisdiction of offences
s) Discharge.
t) Bar of jurisdiction
u) summary trials
v) memorandum of arrest
w) issue of process by magistrate
x) Quashing of First Information Report
y) Private Complaint to Magistrate
z) Letter Rogatory
aa) Role of Public Prosecutor in Fair Trial

HYPOTHETICAL
1. Z has committed offence of grievous hurt and is arrested by the police. During his
arrest, he was not ready to surrender and used very abusive and threatening language
against the police officers. Hence police used force to take him in custody and
produced him before the court. He has informed court that he is suffering from Blood
Pressure and had to face a lot of mental trauma while he was arrested by the police.
Elaborate upon the legal provision of arrest of accused under the CrPC.
2. Y is arrested by Mumbai police and produced before the magistrate for illegal
possession of arms. He is suffering with mental health issues and not able to
cooperate with the police officers about his address and other details. Explain what
are the rights of arrestee in such cases.
3. Mr. A, a highly reputed leader of an opposition party has a fear in his mind that the
present investigation of murder of Mr. B and the connection of the case with terrorist
 activity, there is a probability of his arrest, so he immediately absconded and applied
through pleader for anticipatory bail. Discuss the provisions relating to bail under
CrPC.
4. In a case the police reported to the Magistrate that Mr. D who is accused of
committing rape and huge fraud is about to sell the property and go to U.K. Explain
the processes available to the Magistrate to ensure the attendance of the accused for
the criminal trial.
5. A has committed murder of C and is arrested by the police. During his arrest, he was
not ready to surrender and used force against police officers, Police used force to take
him in custody and produced him before the court. Now, in turn A was put in Police
custody for 5 days police custody. Elaborate upon the legal provisions about arrest
and production of accused before the court in details.
6. Z is arrested by Mumbai police and produced before the magistrate. He is from
another state and has no relative or friend in that state. He has language barrier too.
Explain what are the rights of arrestee in such cases.
7. S, while partying with his office staff, was arrested by the police as he had consumed
drugs and the rest of the members of that party were also into drug consumption. All
are about to be produced before the Magistrate and are in police officer’s custody.
Explain their rights under the CRPC.
8. P is arrested by Mumbai police and produced before the magistrate. He is from
another state and has no relatives or friends in that state. He is suffering from mental
trauma and has a language barrier too. He does not have the contact numbers of any
relatives or friends. Explain the rights of an arrestee in such cases.
9. ‘A’ and ‘B’ are involved in a road rage incident and a physical fight ensues. Both
threaten each other to go to the police and file a case against each other. ‘A’
approaches the court with an application for anticipatory bail. Is he entitled to get
anticipatory bail? Discuss with help of relevant provisions and precedents.
10. ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are jealous that their friend ‘P’ has got the latest iPhone and a Rolex
watch. They decide to steal both the items. In the process, a fight ensues and they also
injure ‘P’. They are caught by the police and investigation is in progress. They have
decided to apply for Bail. Are ‘X’ and ‘Y’ entitled for bail? Discuss with help of
relevant provisions and precedents.
11. ‘X’ has been charged with an attempt to murder and his trial is ongoing. He has
served 5 years as an undertrial. Is he entitled for bail? Explain the example with help
of bail provisions
12. X’ has come to shop in a Xion Mall. He goes to a shop wherein he says that he wants
to purchase a branded watch. When the shopkeeper is not paying attention he takes
one watch and puts it in his pocket. At the same time a police officer is present in the
shop for some work. Can the police officer apprehend ‘X’? Discuss with the help of
provisions for arrest.

CPC
1. Write a detailed note on the suits by or against the Government as provided under
CPC. (+1)
2. What is a Caveat? Explain the procedure to file a Caveat? Discuss its utility and
importance. (+3) LAST PRIORITY
3. What is the difference between Reference, Review and Revision in civil cases? (+4)
4. Who is an indigent person? How an indigent person can file the case and what steps
will be taken by him to file an appeal? (+5)/ Justice sometimes does not mean an equal
standing to the rich and the poor, it also means legal aid to the poor.? Explain the
statement in relation to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 with
regards to an "Indigent person”.
5. What is commission? How the commission is appointed and for what purposes in can
it be appointed? (+4)
6. Discuss the power of the courts to appoint the commissions provided under the Code
of Civil Procedure, 1908.
7. What provisions have been made in Civil Procedure Code regarding withdrawal of suit
and compromise outside the courts? (+2) LAST PRIORITY
8. ‘All Decrees are subject to Appeal, but all orders are not appealable’. In the light of the
statement explain the procedures for the appeal against orders. (+2)
9. Write a detailed note on the suits by or against the partnership firm provided under the
CPC (+1)
10. Explain 'Appeal is a statutory right with reference to first appeal with the help of case
laws and the provisions in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
11. Discuss with relevant provisions and case laws the powers of appellate courts, and
substantial question of law in Second Appeal.
12. What are the different modes of Execution of Decrees? Which mode is the best and
why?
13. Explain the mode of execution of decree for possession of immovable property with
specific reference to obstruction raised to execution
14. With reference to relevant provisions and case laws enlist the properties which are
liable to attachment and sale, as also the properties which are not liable to attachment
or sale. Enumerate the conditions to be fulfilled for the properties which are liable to
be attached
15. How temporary injunction can be granted in civil matters. What is its utility.
16. What is the effect of fraud and acknowledgement on limitation?
17. Discuss the suits by or against the executors, administrators, and trustees in light of
the provisions provided under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
18. Elaborate on the Review Procedures enlisted in the CPC-1908 that are available for
parties who are not satisfied with the Judgement.
19. Explain the kind of Interim orders that can be passed by the court to protect the interest
of the plaintiff during the pendency of suits so that he can enjoy the fruits in the event
suit is decreed in his favour by the court.
20. Explain the provisions for legal disability under Limitation Act, 1963.
21. What is meant by "Period of Limitation"? Explain the period which will be excluded in
computing the period of limitation.
22. Explain the provisions regarding the extension of period of limitation by
acknowledgement with suitable illustrations and cases
23. Limitation Act does not take away right but only remedy. Explain it with reference to
Section 27 of Limitation Act, 1963
24. With the help of legal provisions and case laws briefly comment upon the following.
Reference
 25. What is the procedure followed for attachment of property under execution? What
properties are liable to attachment and sale in execution of decree? State the
exceptions.
26. "Executing court cannot go beyond decree* Explain. State the various modes of
execution of decree.
SHORNOTES
1. Public Officer Section 2 (17)
2. Partnership firm under CPC
3. Executor, Administrator and Trustee or Executor and Administrator under the CPC
4. Interpleader suit (+1)
5. Parties to the suit by or against the minor (+1)
6. Injunction
7. Temporary Injunctions
8. Compromise of suit
9. Caveat
10. Legal disability under the Limitation Act, 1963
11. Appeal from Orders
12. Summary Suits (+1)
13. Condonation of Delay
14. Guardian
15. Execution of Decree
16. Receiver
17. Government Officer
18. Security from the plaintiff
19. Effect of Death of Parties on the suit

HYPOTHETICAL
1. Decide the following situations giving very briefly issue, decision and reasoning based
on the provisions of CPC: (+3)
a. Sonu gave 150000 INR to Raghu (a public officer) as debt. It was decided that the
said amount will be returned within one year time. After the lapse of one year when
Sonu approached Raghu for money, Raghu refused to pay the debt. Sonu then
approached the court by filing a plaint. Raghu made an objection that proper
procedure as provided under Sec 79-82 and Order XXVII was not followed.
b. Barry Allen, a trustee, learnt that there is some encroachment upon the trust
property thereby the rights of the beneficiaries are violated. Suggest the legal course
of action to be taken by Barry Allen as per the provisions contained under CPC.
2. Decide the following situations by commenting on the issue, decision, and reasoning
based on the provisions of CPC: (+1)
a. A obtains a decree against B restraining him by an injunction from obstructing A’s
right of passage over B’s land in enjoyment of his (A’s) property. A then sells such a
property to C. B obstructs C, who moves a motion of contempt of court against B.
b. A, a judgment debtor, files an objection under Section 47 CPC on account of a third
party as trustee on the ground that the property is a waqf (Trust). The objection is
opposed by the decree holder as being legally untenable.

3. Decide the following cases giving very briefly issue, decision and reasoning:
a. A raised certain loan by mortgaging certain company’s share certificates to B. On
default of payment B obtained a decree against him and got the shares sold in
execution of the decree. In the meanwhile, share process shot-up. A then sought to set
aside the sale by moving an application U/O21, r-89 CPC by depositing the five
percent (for auction purchaser) and sale proclamation amount (for decree holder). The
auction purchase objects to it.
b. A judgment debtor having already filed an application for setting aside of a sale
U/O 21, r-89 CPC discovers that there was a collusion between a decree holder and
auction purchaser resulting in under bidding of the sale. He then moves another
application under rule 90 which is opposed by decree holder on the ground that the
second application is not maintainable unless the first one is withdrawn.

4. Decide the following situations by commenting on the issue, decision, and reasoning
based on the provisions of CPC: (+2)
A’s house was attached and then sold in execution of a decree obtained by X against
him. A, after sale but before confirmation of sales by the court U/r-92, sells the same
house to B. When B comes to know about the prior court’s sale, he pesters A for the
return of money. A, however, assures B to deliver the house to him and moves an
application to set aside the court’s sale U/O 21, r-90 CPC. Is such an application
maintainable?
5. Evaluate the situation stated below giving very briefly issue, decision and reasoning
based on the provisions of CPC:
‘Ragnarok’, a trustee of Asgard (Trust Property), learnt that there is some
encroachment upon Asgard by the neighbor ‘Hella’, thereby the rights of the
 Asgardians (beneficiaries) are violated. Suggest the legal course of action by
Ragnarok as per the provisions contained under the CPC.’

6. A entered into a contract with the government official working in the Indian Railways
in his official capacity to construct a building. Later the officer refused to pay for the
same. Discuss the procedure for the institution of suit against the government referring
to the provisions contained in CPC. (+5)
OR
Mr. Vilas who resides in Kapurtala entered into a contract with Mr. Vikas, resident of
Pitampura, who is in Higher Secondary Level of Execution in the Indian Railways to
procure and arrange for 100 Tons of Steel for re-structuring the tracks across the
boundaries. Later Mr. Vikas refused to pay after receiving the consignment. Discuss
the procedure for the institution of suit against the government referring to the
provisions contained in CPC.
7. “A”, a Landlord has obtained the decree for possession of the flat given on rent to
tenant “B”. A files an execution application to execute the said decree. At the time of
execution of the said decree, “D” a stranger obstructs the execution process.
Explain the Law.

IMP.

Suits by and against govt.- Aastha

Appeal Reference review revision- Sezal
Appeal by indigent person- Sezal
Interim Order- Sezal
Commission- Aastha
Execution of decrees- Akankshu
Injunction and Temporary Injunction- Akankshu
Interpleader Suit- Akankshu
Suit by or against Minor- Aastha
Summary Suits