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10 A agrees, in writing, to sell his car to B for Rs. 1,00,000/ - or Rs. 1,50,000/ -. A tries to produce oral evidence to show which price was to be given. Is it permissible? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2019, 2012 2×
10 A is charged for committing the murder of B. A contends that by reason of unsoundness of mind he did not know the nature of the act. On whom does the burden of proof lie? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2017, 2012 2×
10 In a civil case, the plaintiff produced a Xerox copy of the original Sale Deed as evidence. Is it admissible? If so, when? Law of Evidence 2015, 2013 2×
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 succeed? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2018, 2015 2×
10 X and Y are jointly tried for the murder of Z. X made a statement that "I myself and Y murdered Z." The prosecution intends to use this statement against Y . Is it relevant? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2015, 2013 2×
10 X, in order to prove his nativity, brings a photostat copy of the certificate issued by the Revenue Officer. Can it be relied upon? Law of Evidence 2016, 2013 2×
10 X owns a piece of land over which Y has no right. But Y builds a house on it. X keeps quiet, and after the building is completed sues for its demolition. Discuss whether X can be estopped from asserting his right. Law of Evidence 2017, 2015 2×
10 To prove that A murdered Y , evidence of C, a child of 5 years, was brought in as an eye witness. Is it relevant? Law of Evidence 2016, 2013 2×
10 A statement was made by a young boy to his mother shortly after an indecent assault on him by the offender. Is it admissible as res gestae? Discuss. Law of Evidence 2019, 2012 2×
10 A, a Hindu male owning separate property, dies leaving his widow B and his brother C. C transfers his right to succeed to the estate of A, in favour of D. Is the transfer valid? Law of Property 2019, 2016 2×
10 A makes a gift to 'X', Y and 'Z'. 'X' and 'Y' accepted while 'Z' refuses. What happens to the gift? The code number for this paper was not clearly visible in the source photo. Law of Property 2019, 2018 2×
10 Property is transferred to 'A' for life and the remainder to his eldest son on attaining 21 years of age. 'A' has no son on the date of transfer, but has a daughter. Is the transfer valid? Decide. Law of Property 2022, 2018 2×
10 X sold his adjacent land to Y with a condition that Y or his legal heirs should not construct any building on that land. Examine the validity of the condition. Law of Property 2020, 2014 2×
10 A transferred his property to an unborn person who is in his mother's womb. Decide the rights of the unborn person. Law of Property 2020, 2017 2×
10 The assessee, an NRI, wants to sell the house property of his father who purchased it forty years back and died leaving behind his legal heirs, i.e. his wife, son and his two daughters. The assessee needs your advise on the following issues: (a) Does he have to pay tax on the amount that he receives? (b) How can he avoid paying tax? (c) Does his mother, who is a senior citizen, need to pay any tax? As tax consultant, advise the party accordingly with explanation. Law of Taxation 2019 2×
10 Under section 80C of the Income Tax Act, exemption for tuition fee paid to any college or school can be claimed to an extent of Rs. 12,000/- per annum, for two children. Clarify whether any tuition fee paid for self-education can also be claimed as a deduction under the above section. Law of Taxation 2017, 2016 2×
10 'X' a carpenter working in a shed, negligently lighted the pipe, which caused fire to the property of master. Whether 'X' is liable or not. Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws 2022, 2018 2×
10 'A' Doctor left a mop inside the abdomen of 'Y' during an operation. 'Y' died due to infection. Discuss whether 'A' is liable or not? Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws 2019, 2017 2×
10 Two strangers voluntarily took a lift in a Jeep and were injured and one of them subsequently died due to accident caused because the right wheel's axel was detached and led to the accident. Is the owner of the Jeep liable for the death and injuries? Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws 2018 2×
10 A Hindu female intestate left behind her mother, father and mother-in-law. Her self-acquired property is to be devoluted among them. Decide. Law Relating to Women 2021, 2020 2×
10 A Hindu woman who is suffering from the cruelty of her husband wants to live separately without taking divorce from her husband. Advise her about the rights available to her. Law Relating to Women 2016, 2011 2×
10 A Hindu woman who took divorce from her husband wants to have the custody of her minor children. The husband, after divorce, married again. Advise her. Law Relating to Women 2016, 2011 2×
10 A married woman died at her in-laws' house under suspicious conditions. The neighbours gave this information to the police. Discuss. Law Relating to Women 2022, 2019 2×
10 A married woman died under the suspicious circumstances at her in-laws house after three years of her married life. Decide. Law Relating to Women 2016, 2011 2×
10 A woman employee is terminated from the services on her first pregnancy according to the service regulations. She wants to challenge the said service regulations. Advise her. Law Relating to Women 2016, 2011 2×
10 'X', a diplomatic agent, purchased a plot of land for his personal use but did not pay the purchase money to the seller. Examine the liability of the diplomatic agent under International Law. Public International Law 2016, 2013 2×
10 A diplomatic envoy purchased a plot of land for his personal use but paid only half of the value and did not pay the balance amount. Discuss his liability under international law. Public International Law 2021, 2013 2×
10 An action was taken by college authorities against 'A', a student. He approached the court for redressal through a Writ. Discuss. Administrative Law 2021 1×
10 Air India regulations conferred power on its Managing Director to extend the tenure of an air hostess beyond 35 years at his option. Th regulations have not specified the standards as to the exercise of the discretionary powers. Are the regulations valid? Administrative Law 2023 1×
10 The answer sheets of a professional course's external examination in a specific subject were assessed by a government teacher. Due to negligent evaluation, numerous students received considerably lower marks in that particular subject. Even two consistently high -performing students, who were usually the toppers, failed in the subject. Despite being confident in their performance, they now seek a remedy. Is there any recourse available to these students? Administrative Law 2024 1×
10 'A', an applicant for the post of professor of law, was also a member of the selection committee. Finally 'B', another applicant for the same post, was selected and 'A' was not selected. He wants to challenge the selection process. Advise him. Administrative Law 2022 1×
10 X, Y and Z are appointed as judges of the High Court. An advocate files a petition before the High Court challenging their appointments. Discuss whether an advocate has locus standi to challenge the appointment of judges. Administrative Law 2021 1×
10 A cab driver's license was revoked on the ground of alleged misconduct without giving him a reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. Is there any violation of principles of natural justice in this case? Examine. Administrative Law 2021 1×
10 The central Government was empowered to make rules for detention of any person by an authority not below the rank of a District Magistrate. The order if the detention was passed by Additional District Magistrate. Decide the validity. Administrative Law 2020 1×
10 'X' a citizen files a writ for enforcement of law designed to eradicate social evil. State contends that X has no 'locus standi'. Decide. Administrative Law 2023 1×
10 A constable was assaulted by a DSP. The government appointed the same DSP as the Inquiry officer. Is such decision valid? Decide with reasons. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 A court has exceeded its jurisdiction and decided the matter and has given a decree. What kind of remedy can be sought? The code number for this paper was not clearly visible in the source photo. Administrative Law 2022 1×
10 A delinquent soldier had been dismissed for remaining absent without taking leave. Decide whether the punishment is justified. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 'X' was denied a transport license because the transport authority failed to consider crucial evidence during the licensing process. Which specific writ is appropriate for 'X' to seek, and why? Provide the grounds on which such a writ can be issued. Administrative Law 2024 1×
10 A Department of the Central Government framed certain rules under a law. However such rules were not published for information of concerned citizens. Are such rules legally enforceable? Explain with reasons. Administrative Law 2016 1×
10 A driver's licence was revoked by the police authority on the ground of misconduct, without giving him a reasonable opportunity to rebut the allegations made against him. The cab driver filed a petition. Can he succeed? Administrative Law 2022 1×
10 An excise authority gives contract to a non -participant in an auction conducted by it by denying the contract to the highest hidden at the auction. The excise authority contends that it has the inherent power to do so. Examine the validity of such power. Administrative Law 2023 1×
10 A Government Department confiscated certain perishable goods of a private citizen on the ground that they were black marketed. They were not sold off during the investigation, which revealed that there was no black marketing. In the meantime the goods perished. Can the private citizen sue the government for damages? Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 A government had framed rules under the statute prescribing a fee in the nature of capitation fee. However the statute had prohibited capitation fee. Is the government decision valid? Decide. 14.A was a director in the special planning authority. The authority allotted the plots to three associations comprising family members or relatives of A. Decide. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 The Government has granted a mining lease in favour of a politically influential person on a pick and choose basis. A public spirited citizen wants to file a petition challenging the government action. Can he do so? What type of relief can he seek? Administrative Law 2022 1×
10 The Government impounded the passport of a person without hearing. Decide. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 Lecturers were appointed by law college by the concerned university. Those lecturers failed to deliver lectures in the classroom to the satisfaction of students. Aggrieved by it, a student files a writ petition challenging those appointments. Is it maintainable? Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 The license of a trader was cancelled by licensing authority. The trader applied for a copy of the order but was not supplied to him., An appeal to the State Government was also rejected without communication and reason to him the trader intends to go to the court. Will he succeed? Discuss. Administrative Law 2020 1×
10 Mr. X was a candidate for promotion and he was also a member in selection board. He did not sit on the board when his name was considered. But he was present in the board when other applications were considered. Finally, Mr. X was selected for promotion. An unsuccessful candidate files a writ petition challenging the selection. Can he succeed? Decide with reasons. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 Mrs. X was selected to the post of Senior Officer in the revenue department after undergoing a written test and an interview. The interview was conducted by a panel of seven members and her husband was a member of that committee. Comment on the selection procedure. Administrative Law 2024 1×