Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2018 April 7th Semester Law of Evidence Question Paper

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BALBA - 1835

B.A. LL.B. (Semester – VII) Examination, April 2018

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LAW OF EVIDENCE

Duration: 3 Hours                                                          Total Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from Q. No. 1 to 12.
2) Q. No. 13 and Q. No. 14 is compulsory.

(8×8=64)

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1. Explain facts though not in issue is so connected with the fact in issue so as to form a part of the same transaction and therefore relevant.
2. Discuss motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct as relevant facts under the Indian Evidence Act.
3. State in detail facts which show state of mind or body or bodily feelings when their existence is in issue or relevant.
4. Discuss confessions to police and its relevance under the Indian Evidence Act.
5. Explain when statement made to third person are relevant when it relates to cause of death.

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6. State when judgments of courts of justice are relevant.
7. General rule is that opinion or belief of a witness is irrelevant state the exception to the said rule.
8. Discuss in what cases character is relevant.
9. Oral evidence in all cases must be direct. Explain the rule with exceptions.
10. Discuss the general rule of Burden of Proof.

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11. The rule of estoppel is based on the principle of equity and good conscience. Discuss.
12. Explain in brief who can testify as witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act and state whether an accomplice is a competent witness.

1. Write a short note on any two of the following:
   1. Order of examination
   2. Impeaching credit of witness
   3. Facts bearing on question whether act was accident or intentional.

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   (2×3=6)
2. Write a short note on any two of the following:
   1. Public document
   2. Presumption as to documents 30 years old
   3. Communication during marriage.
   (2×2 1/2=5)

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