Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Law of Evidence · August/September 2016
August/September 2016 · Law of Evidence · Semester 2
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I Year II Semester Examination, August / September 2016
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: LAW OF EVIDENCE
Code: 3440 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Circumstantial Evidence.
2. Motive.
3. Conclusive Proof.
4. Equitable Estoppel.
5. Accomplice.
6. Hostile Witness.
7. Leading Question.
8. Judicial Notice.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Examine the evidentiary value of dying declarations.
10. Define 'Confession' and state when a confession made by one accused person can be used
against another co-accused.
11. What are the various modes of examination of witnesses?
12. Discuss the general rules relating to burden of proof.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. X, in order to prove his nativity, brings a photostat copy of the certificate issued by the Revenue
Officer. Can it be relied upon?
14. A gives B a receipt for money paid by B. Oral evidence is offered for the payment. Is it
admissible?
15. To prove that A murdered Y , C, a child of 5 years, was brought in as an eye witness. Is it relevant?
16. A and B are jointly tried for the murder of C. A said before the Court that B and he murdered C.
Can the Court consider his confession against B?