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Law of Evidence 2020 Question Paper

Chaudhary Charan Singh University · LLB · Law of Evidence · 13 questions

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A

Section A

Very Short Answer Questions

5 Q
  1. 1Define 'document' as under Indian Evidence Act.
  2. 2Define 'Relevant Fact' and 'Fact in Issue'.
  3. 3Can a dumb person be a competent witness?
  4. 4When is the character of a person relevant in a case?
  5. 5Who is hostile witness?
B

Section B

Short Answer Questions

3 Q
  1. 6Oral evidence in all cases must be direct. Explain this rule with illustrations and exceptions.
  2. 7Discuss rules regarding 'burden of proof'.
  3. 8What are the rules regarding 'leading questions' under the Indian Evidence Act?
C

Section C

Detailed Answer Questions

5 Q
  1. 9Discuss with illustrations the law regarding 'estoppel' as laid down in the Indian Evidence Act.
  2. 10Explain 'examination in chief', 'cross-examination' and 're-examination'. In what circumstances can a party cross examine his own witness?
  3. 11What is a 'dying declaration'? Discuss the essentials of a valid dying declaration. Can a dying declaration form the sole basis of a conviction?
  4. 12Distinguish between 'Admission' and 'Confession'. Discuss the essentials of a valid confession. Can the court convict an accused solely on the basis of his confession?
  5. 13What is meant by 'Expert Opinion'? Under what circumstances are the opinions of experts relevant?