CCSU BA LLB - Law of Evidence - 2020 - Old question paper

BA LLB 9th Semester Examination, December 2020
Law of Evidence
(BL-9003)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. When opinion of hand writing is relevant?
2. Who is a hostile witness?
3. Define Period of limitation under Limitation act.
4. Explain restricted confession.
5. What is difference between limitation and estoppel?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What is the effect of acknowledgement of liability on the Period of limitation.
7. Who are experts? Under what circumstances their opinions are relevant?
8. What is leading questions? When they must not be asked and when they may be asked.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Who is an Accomplice? A conviction is not illegal merely because it proceeds up on the uncorroborated testimony accomplice. Explain with the help of decided case.
10. Discuss the essentials of a valid dying declaration. Can a dying declaration be the sole basis of conviction?
11. What do you mean by the burden of proof and on whom does the burden of proof lie, in civil and criminal case?
12. (A) Distinguish between admission and confession.

(B) Distinguish between Primary and Secondary evidence.
13. (A) Explain Examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination.

(B) Is improper admission or rejection of evidence may be a ground of itself for a new trial or reversal of any decision in the case? Discuss.