CCSU LLB - Law of Evidence (Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam-2023) - 2025 - Old question paper

LL.B. Examination, December-2025
LAW
Law of Evidence (Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam-2023)
(K-5007)

Section A
Note: Attempt all the five questions. (Max. 75 words).

1. What is the extent and scope of Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam-2023?
2. What do you understand by confession?
3. What do you understand of Plea of alibi?
4. Distinguish between Primary and Secondary Evidence.
5. Who is Hostile witness?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions.

6. What is Hearsay evidence? When is it relevant?
7. Who is a competent witness under Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023?
8. Distinguish between relevancy and admissibility of evidence.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions.

9. Define Estoppel? How many types of Estoppel as laid down in the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023? Explain.
10. What is Judicial Notice? What is the principle on which doctrine of Judicial notice rests? Mention the pre-requisited Judicial notice.
11. The content of document should as a general rule be proved by the primary evidence. Can the contents of document be proved by secondary evidence? If so, under what circumstances? Explain with examples.
12. What is a dying declaration? How is it proved? What are the principle on which dying declaration are admitted in evidence.
13. What is meant by an Expert opinion? Under what circumstances the opinions of experts are relevant?