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10 Municipal authorities in an urban area did not clear the garbage for more than one month, causing thereby a lot of nuisance and health related problems to the inhabitants. Explain the proper writ that could be issued by the High Court to compel the authorities to do their duty. The code number for this paper was not clearly visible in the source photo. Administrative Law 2016 1×
10 An order for expulsion from college was passed against the boy students based on the statements of girl students with out conducting any enquiry. Decide. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 A pedestrian was knocked down by a jeep belonging to the Government. His widow sued the state for damages. Decide. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 A Police Constable was dismissed from service without giving him any opportunity to defend the charges against him. Is such dismissal valid? Explain with reasons. Administrative Law 2016 1×
10 A police inspector seized gold from suspect , and it was kept in police custody. Later it was found that the suspect did not commit any offence and he was discharged. BY that time, the gold kept in police custody was stolen by unknown person. What is the remedy available to the affected party? Discuss. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 A practising advocate challenged the constitutionality of a provision of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 which made the decisions of the tribunals immune from the High Court's jurisdiction. Decide with the help of the law laid down by the Supreme Court on the point. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 A prisoner in Tihar jail filed a PIL complaining about the brutal attack and assault by head warden on a fellow prisoner. Is such PIL maintainable? Decide with reason. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 Rajesh's wife lost her life because of the negligence of the employees of the state public works department. Rajesh's plea to seek justice outside the court tell on deaf ears advice Rajesh. Administrative Law 2023 1×
10 Ram was debarred after an enquiry from appearing for a University exam, on the ground of 'unfair means'. Ram was not given an opportunity to defend. Ram wants to challenge this. Advise Ram. Administrative Law 2021 1×
10 A regulations was framed by public corporation providing termination of service of a woman employee on her first pregnancy. Is it valid? Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 The relevant rule provided automatic termination of service on ground of absence of employee for a certain period. A remained absent for more 2 years. He was terminated from the service without giving an opportunity of hearing before the action. A challenged the order. Discuss and decide. Administrative Law 2020 1×
10 Selection of a person for appointment is an administrative, discretionary function. Whether such selection can be challenged on the ground that persons not selected were not heard? Comment. Administrative Law 2015 1×
10 The state government owned and maintained a car designated for the official use of the District Judge. However, an incident occurred where a pedestrian lost their life due to the rash and negligent driving of the car. The car was driven by a driver. In this context, is the government obligated to pay damages to the dependents? Discuss the liability in this situation. Administrative Law 2024 1×
10 An under -trail prisoner was kept in sub -jail. He was killed by opponents by hurling bombs from outside. Is the stat liable for it? Decide with reasons. Administrative Law 2014 1×
10 'D' accepted a bill of exchange drawn in London. An endorsee, in arrangement with the drawer, altered the place of drawing from "London" to America. Is 'D' liable on the bill? . Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2017 1×
10 A, at the point of a pistol, forces 'B' to issue a bearer cheque in the name of 'A'. A afterwards hands over the cheque to 'C' who takes it in good faith and for valuable consideration. Is 'C' a holder in due course? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2016 1×
10 A, being indebted to B, gives B a cheque which B later presents in due time; payment is refused because of the bank's failure. What are B's rights? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 A bill is endorsed to Mr. Ratnakar on order. Another person of the same name gets the bill and presents it. The acceptor pays him. Is the acceptor liable to the real Ratnakar? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 A bill payable to "X or Order" was stolen. Y forged X's endorsement and endorsed it to 'Z', who takes it for value and in good faith. Shall Z acquire good title to it? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2017 1×
10 A cheque is drawn "pay Suraj" without the words "or order" or "bearer". Is the cheque payable only to Suraj in person, or is it transferable by him? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2020 1×
10 A cheque is drawn payable to 'X' or bearer. Y steals it and negotiates it to Z. Is it possible for 'X' to get back the cheque from 'A'? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2017 1×
10 The cheque is payable to 'M' or order. It is stolen and the thief forges M's signature and presents it to the banker, who makes the payment in due course. Can M recover the amount from the bank? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2020 1×
10 'X' couldn't present the cheque received from his relative due to a busy schedule. The period of limitation is about to expire on a day which happens to be a public holiday. Advise 'X'. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 A customer of a bank deposited security with the banker. Decide what kind of right the banker has against the security of the customer. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 A customer of the banker has a deposit of Rs. 1,50,000/- in his account. He issues a cheque for Rs. 50,000/- to the banker for payment. The banker refuses to honour the cheque of the customer. Examine the legal position. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 'X', a customer, has deposited jewels worth Rs. 50,000 for safe custody. Later he becomes a debtor to the bank. Explain the legal right of the banker. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 A customer of the Royal Bank drew an open cheque for Rs. 1000 payable to 'P'; the cheque was stolen. The thief forged the payee's endorsement and presented the cheque for payment at the branch upon which it was drawn. The bank cashier paid the cheque without asking for proof of his identity. To whom is the bank liable for the cashier's action? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2016 1×
10 'A' draws a bill as "pay to X or order the sum of ten thousand rupees." In the margin, the amount stated is Rs. 1,000/-. Discuss the legal position. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 'A' drew cheques in favour of B. A's clerk forged B's endorsement and negotiated the cheques to 'C' who took them in good faith and for value. C received payment of the cheques. A claims to recover the amount from C. Will he succeed? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 A forged B's signature on a cheque stolen by him from B and presented the same for payment at 'X' Bank. The bank couldn't detect the forgery and made payment. Can B recover that amount from 'X' Bank? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2022 1×
10 'A', the holder of a bill, endorses it to "B or order" for the express purpose that 'B' get it discounted. B negotiates the bill to 'C' who takes it bona fide and for value. Explain the position of 'C'. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2016 1×
10 The holder of a promissory note for Rs. 25,000 endorses it and endorsee's the promissory note. Explain the legal consequences of such an endorsement. [wording partly obscured in the source photograph]. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2021 1×
10 If a cheque is payable to 'X' or order, and 'X' adds the words "pay to Y" or "pay to Y or order," examine the consequences of such an endorsement. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2021 1×
10 If 'X', the endorser of a negotiable instrument on cheque, endorses it in blank and transfers it to 'Y', who in turn endorses it in favour of 'Z'. 'Z' in turn transfers it without any endorsement to 'Q'. If the cheque is dishonoured, who can 'Q' sue? Decide. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 An Income Tax Officer directly writes to a Banker to disclose certain details relating to his customer's accounts. Examine whether the Banker can legally disclose the information. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 The instrument speaks of "I promise to pay B Rs. 500/- when B delivers the goods," signed by A. Discuss the nature of the transaction between A and B, and whether the instrument becomes a promissory note. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2020 1×
10 "Mr. 'P', please let bearer have Rs. 500/- and oblige," signed by Q - is this document a Bill of Exchange or not? Explain. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2019 1×
10 Mr. Srinu draws a cheque for Rs. 2,000/- and hands it over to Balu by way of gift. Is Balu a holder in due course? Discuss the interest of Balu to receive the proceeds of the cheque. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2018 1×
10 Mrs. Jaya, a customer of Canara Bank, had a locker facility from 2010. One day she deposited jewellery in that locker with proper confirmation of locking, and returned a month later; the manager informed her by phone that the locker was found opened and the jewellery missing. She filed an FIR with the police and surrendered the locker-key to the bank. Is the bank liable to compensate her for the loss of the jewellery? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2020 1×
10 'B' obtains A's acceptance to a bill of exchange by fraud. B endorses it to 'C' who is a holder in due course; C endorses the bill to 'D' who knows of the fraud. Can 'D' get a good title and recover money from A? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2018 1×
10 'B' obtains A's acceptance to a bill by fraud. B endorses it to 'C' who takes it as a holder in due course. 'C' endorses the bill to 'D' who knows of the fraud. Can 'D' recover from 'A'? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2016 1×
10 A person 'D' accepted a bill of exchange which is drawn in Melbourne. The endorsee, in understanding with the drawer, altered the place of drawing of the bill of exchange from Melbourne to Toronto. Is 'D' liable on the bill? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2021 1×
10 A person 'X' endorses a cheque in blank and transfers it to 'Y'. 'Y' in turn endorses it to 'Z'. 'Z' in turn transfers it to 'M' without any endorsement. In the event of the cheque being dishonoured, decide whom 'M' can sue. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2021 1×
10 A promissory note was executed by Somu in favour of Ramu. Suddenly Somu dies. Can Ramu claim against the legal heirs of Somu? Decide. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2022 1×
10 Ramu kept his valuables in a safe deposit locker provided by the banker. The valuables were stolen. Ramu sued the banker. Will Ramu succeed in his case? State whether the banker is liable. Decide. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2022 1×
10 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the license of KL Bank. KL Bank wants to challenge the cancellation of license. Where can the appeal lie? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2018 1×
10 A sells a radio to 'M', a minor, who pays for it by his cheque. A endorses the cheque to B, who takes it in good faith and for value. The cheque is dishonoured on presentation. Can 'B' enforce payment of the cheque against 'A' or 'M'? Discuss. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 'A' signs an instrument in the following terms: "I am liable to B for a sum of Rs. 500/- to be paid by installments". What is this instrument? Explain. Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 A signs an instrument in the following terms: "I promise to pay B or Order Rs. 500" - what is this instrument? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2015 1×
10 There is a credit balance in the account of Mr. Gopal. The banker wishes to set this off against an overdraft in the joint name of Gopal and Kamal. Will the bank exercise the right of set-off in this situation? Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments 2018 1×