CCSU LLB - Law of Evidence - 2017 -Old Question Paper

 

LLB 5th Semester Examination, December 2017

Law of Evidence

(K-5003)

Section A

Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What is hearsay evidence?

2. Differentiate between direct and circumstantial evidence.

3. What is meant by Expert Opinion?

4. Who is hostile witness?

5. Define 'document' as under Indian Evidence Act.

Section B 

Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Discuss rules regarding 'burden of proof'.

7. Who is a competent witness? Can an accomplice be regarded as competent witness against the accused?

8. What questions are lawful in cross examination? Who can cross examine?

Section C

Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Discuss with illustration the law regarding 'estopal' as laid down in the Indian Evidence Act.

10. Define an admission and distinguish it with confession. Can an admission be proved by a person who makes it?

11. Discuss the important rules regarding 'relevancy of facts' as laid down in the Indian Evidence Act.

12. Discuss the essentials of a 'dying declaration'. Can a dying declaration form a sole basis of a conviction?

13. When does evidence of character become relevant in civil and criminal cases? Whether evidence of previous bad character would be relevant in civil cases? OR

Differentiate between primary and secondary evidence. Discuss the circumstances under which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.