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10 A is charged for committing a crime at Hyderabad on a certain day. He wants to prove that he was at Delhi on that day. Is it a relevant fact? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 A is charged for committing murder at Hyderabad on a particular date. A contends that he was at Delhi on that particular date. Is it relevant? Discuss the relevant provision of the Evidence Act. Law of Evidence 2015 1×
10 X was charged with committing the murder of his wife. He wrote a letter, addressed to the police inspector, stating that he himself had committed the murder of his wife and that he would surrender to the police after fifteen days. This letter was kept near the dead body of his wife and found by the sub-inspector of police. Is the letter admissible in evidence? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 X was charged with committing the murder of his wife. X wrote a letter stating that he had committed the crime, and this letter was kept near the dead body. The letter was found by the Inspector of Police. Is it admissible? Decide. Law of Evidence 2014 1×
10 A is charged for committing an offence at Warangal on a certain day. He wants to prove that he was at Hyderabad on that day. Is it relevant? Discuss the relevant provision of the Evidence Act. Law of Evidence 2015 1×
10 X is charged for committing theft. In the course of investigation X made a statement to the police that he had committed theft and he took the police to the spot where the stolen property was concealed. Can the statement made by X to the police be proved against him? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2015 1×
10 X was charged with killing his wife with an axe. Their son, a child of four years, was beside them. The prosecution produced the child as a witness. There was no other evidence. The court convicted X on the basis of the evidence of the child. Is the conviction valid? What is the legal position? Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 A child of seven years is an eye witness in a dowry death case in which the father of the child is the accused. The prosecution produced the child as a witness. There is an objection from the accused that the child cannot be a witness. Decide. Law of Evidence 2014 1×
10 In a civil case the plaintiff brought a Xerox copy of the original mortgage deed as evidence. Is it possible to admit a Xerox copy of the original? If so, what are the circumstances under which a Xerox copy can be admitted? Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 A client says to an advocate, "I have committed forgery and I wish you to defend me." The advocate wants to disclose this communication made to him by his client. Can he do so? Decide. Law of Evidence 2014 1×
10 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? Law of Evidence 2018 1×
10 A client told an advocate that he had committed the offence and asked the advocate to defend him. The advocate wants to disclose this communication. Can he do so? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2015 1×
10 A committed murder of X. Soon after the commission of murder, A absconded from his house. What are the relevant facts in issue to be considered in this case? Law of Evidence 2022 1×
10 A daughter -in-law wrote a letter to her parents complaining that there was danger to her life from her in-laws. One week after writing the letter, she died under suspicious circumstances. Is the letter written by the deceased daughter-in-law relevant? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2014 1×
10 A died due to the harassment of her husband and the death was due to burns on the body. The death was within a period of seven years. State whether it can be presumed as dowry death or not. Law of Evidence 2022 1×
10 A gives B a receipt for money paid by B. Oral evidence is offered for the payment. Is it admissible? Law of Evidence 2016 1×
10 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. Can he do so? Examine by applying the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act. Law of Evidence 2020 1×
10 A intentionally and falsely misleads B to believe that A is the owner of the land. Relying on the statement of A, B purchases the land and pays for it. The land afterwards becomes the property of A. A files a suit to set aside the sale on the ground that at the time of the sale he had no title. Can he succeed? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 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? Law of Evidence 2016 1×
10 A Judicial Magistrate was unavailable. A doctor recorded a dying declaration. Whether a fitness certificate is necessary for the validity of the dying declaration to sustain a conviction. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 X is the land owner of the suit property; the alleged defendant Y encroached upon his land. Who has to prove that the land in question belongs to them? Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 A made a statement to B that he was the owner of a particular residential house. B believed it and purchased the property. In fact, A was not the owner at the time of sale but subsequently inherited the property from his father. Can A simply plead that he was not the owner at the time of sale? What is the legal position? Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 A made a statement to B that he was the owner of the property. B believed it and purchased the property. In fact, A was not the owner at the time of sale but subsequently became the owner. A files a suit to set aside the sale on the ground that, at the time of the sale, he had no title. Can he succeed? Decide. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 X, the only son of Y the testator, produced a 60 -year-old properly executed will from lawful custody to the Court. Whether separate proof was required to prove its execution. Law of Evidence 2019 1×
10 X, a police officer at the scene of the offence, prepared a sketch map relying on the statements made by witnesses. Whether it is admissible or not. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 A prostitute was murdered while asleep at her home by slitting her throat with a razor. She was taken to hospital, where her mother, a surgeon, and a Magistrate put questions to her about the identity of the accused. She was unable to speak because of the injury to her throat but was able to respond by signs or gestures of her hand. She made a negative sign when some names were mentioned, but a positive sign when the accused's name was mentioned. She later died. Discuss the evidentiary value of the signs and gestures made by her. Law of Evidence 2020 1×
10 X and Y were recognized by all persons as husband and wife, and their daughters are married as in the case of legitimate children. Whether the marriage is valid, or is an examination of family members necessary? Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 Soon after the commission of theft, stolen goods are found in possession of the accused. What type of presumption can be drawn by the court in such a case? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act. Law of Evidence 2020 1×
10 X states to his wife that he was proceeding to Delhi to meet Y and collect a debt due from him, and proceeds to the house of Y at Delhi, where he was murdered by Y . Is the statement made by X to his wife admissible? Under which Section? Elaborate, citing case law. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 A sues B on an agreement and gives B notice to produce it. At the trial A calls for the document and B refuses to produce it. A gives secondary evidence of its contents. B seeks to produce the document itself to contradict the secondary evidence given by A, or to show that the agreement is not stamped. Can he do so? Refer to the provisions of the law of evidence. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 There is a dispute between A and B (neighbours) with regard to a right of way and right of easement. A made a statement that he acquired the right of way from his great grandfather's time. What is the relevant provision of the Indian Evidence Act to deal with the relevancy and admissibility of A's statement? Explain. Law of Evidence 2012 1×
10 Two sisters, S1 and S2, were staying in their house. X, the accused, who was S1's husband, came there shouting at S1 and attacked her for deserting him. She died on the spot. The other sister, S2, was the only eye witness to this gruesome murder. Before the trial of X commenced, S2 also died due to a disease in a hospital while undergoing treatment. However, while in hospital she clearly stated to the doctor how X killed her sister S1. The doctor recorded the statement and she signed it. This statement of S2 to the doctor is adduced in evidence in the murder trial of X. Decide the admissibility. Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 The victim made a dying declaration in Punjabi language which states that she was murdered by Mr. X. It was recorded in Urdu language. What is the relevancy of this statement? Whether this statement can be considered as a dying declaration or not? Law of Evidence 2022 1×
10 The question is whether, and when, A and B were married. Does an entry in the memorandum book by C, the deceased father of B, recording his daughter's marriage with A on a given date, become a relevant fact? Law of Evidence 2013 1×
10 X, who was charged for committing the murder of his wife, wrote a confessional letter and left it near the dead body with the intention of being seen by the police officer. Are the contents of the letter relevant as evidence against X? Decide by referring to the provision of the Evidence Act. Law of Evidence 2021 1×
10 Ajay Ltd. borrowed Rs. 100 crore from Prem, without the authority conferred on it by the articles of association. Later, the money borrowed by Ajay Ltd. was used by its Board of Directors to pay off lawful debts of the company. In this scenario, Prem, the lender, seeks your advice for recovery of his money. Advise him. Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 Amar subscribed for shares issued by Fast Trak Ltd. The prospectus of Fast Trak Ltd. included a statement which was misleading in its forms and contents. On the faith of the prospectus, believing it to be true, Amar subscribed for shares and sustained a loss. Can Amar sue for compensation of loss? If so, who will be sued for such loss? Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 X was bearer of a debenture of Y Company. He transferred the same to Y. The Company Y refused to pay the amount with interest to him. Whether Y can claim it. Law of Investments and Securities 2021 1×
10 Board of Directors of a company in a meeting resolved to declare an Interim Dividend and later passed a resolution rescinding the earlier resolution. One shareholder argues that it amounted to a debt enforceable against the company. Can he succeed? Law of Investments and Securities 2010 1×
10 Can a subsidiary company hold shares in its holding company? S Ltd held shares of H Ltd. before becoming its subsidiary. Will it be necessary for S Ltd to surrender those shares on becoming a subsidiary of 'H' Ltd.? Law of Investments and Securities 2017 1×
10 Coimbattore Stock-Exchange wants to admit a partnership firm as a member. Can it do so? Law of Investments and Securities 2010 1×
10 A company borrowed a sum of money against all its machinery, stock in trade and movables, present and future. The possession of the properties was actually given to the lender. The other creditors argue that it is a fixed charge. Do they succeed? Law of Investments and Securities 2011 1×
10 A company created a charge on 'all its assets including machinery etc., now lying or that may be brought hereafter until payment' in favour of an institution to secure payment of a loan taken by it from the institution. It was argued by the other creditors that it was only a fixed charge. Will they succeed? Law of Investments and Securities 2010 1×
10 A company created a charge on its total assets, including machinery existing or that which may be bought hereafter, until payment, in favour of an institution for securing payment of a loan taken by it from the institution. However, the other creditors have termed it as only a fixed charge. Examine whether they will legally succeed. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 A company forfeited the shares of a shareholder because he made derogatory remarks against the Board of Directors in a public meeting. Can it do so? Law of Investments and Securities 2011 1×
10 A company forfeited the shares of a shareholder because he made some derogatory statements against the board of directors of the company in a public meeting. Examine whether the company is legally entitled to do so. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 A company was in great need of further capital. The majority, representing 98% of the share capital, were willing to provide the capital if they could buy up the two percent minority. The majority passed a resolution altering the articles and enabling them to purchase the minority shares. Examine the legality of the alteration. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 'X' company lends 'Y' Co. money on a mortgage of its assets. The procedure laid down in the Articles for such transactions is not complied with. The directors of the Z Co. are the same. Is the mortgage binding upon 'Y' Co.? Law of Investments and Securities 2019 1×
10 X is a debenture holder of Y Company but the company went into losses and was declared insolvent. Advise what to do. Note. Law of Investments and Securities 2021 1×
10 A debenture holder in a company was keen on inspecting the company's debenture Trust Deed and the 'register of members' and debenture holders and taking copies of them. Is it possible to legally do so? Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×