Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Law of Evidence · September 2018
September 2018 · Law of Evidence · Semester 2
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I Year II Semester Examination, September 2018
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: LAW OF EVIDENCE
Code: 9811 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Definition of Evidence.
2. Shall Presumption.
3. Primary Evidence.
4. Documentary Evidence.
5. Hearsay Evidence.
6. Expert Opinion.
7. Public Document.
8. Burden of Proof.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Define and discuss "fact, facts in issue" and "relevant fact".
10. What is "Confession"? Whether a confession made before the police is admissible in evidence.
11. Define Estoppel. Explain the kinds of Estoppel.
12. Explain "Examination-in-Chief", "Cross-Examination" and "Re-examination".
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. A intentionally and falsely leads B to believe that certain land belongs to A, and thereby induces
B to buy and pay for it. The land afterwards becomes the property of A, and A seeks to set aside the
sale on the ground that at the time of the sale, he had no title. Decide.
14. X is accused of theft. During police custody he indicated the place where the stolen goods were
hidden and the police recovered those goods. Can this information be used against X?
15. A, a client, says to B, an attorney, "I have committed murder of C and I wish you to defend me."
Can this communication be disclosed by the attorney?
16. A, accused of murder, alleges that by reason of unsoundness of mind, he did not know the
nature of the act. Decide.