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10 It is proposed to delete the word 'secular' from the Preamble to the Constitution, by way of a Constitutional Amendment. Is such proposal valid? If not, state the reasons. Constitutional Law – II 2012 1×
10 A public servant failed to discharge his duties as imposed under a law. Explain the appropriate Writ remedy and the Forum available. Constitutional Law – II 2012 1×
10 An RTC bus knocked down a pedestrian due to the rash driving of the driver. Discuss whether the RTC is liable to compensate the family of the deceased victim. If so, on what grounds? Constitutional Law – II 2012 1×
10 The Speaker of Lok Sabha expelled 20 members for receiving money for raising questions in the house on behalf of vested interests. They challenged the expulsion before the Supreme Court. Decide. Constitutional Law – II 2019 1×
10 A State Government issued several ordinances continuously on the same subject without introducing a regular Bill in the State Legislature. Decide the Constitutional validity of such practice. Constitutional Law – II 2019 1×
10 A State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive house-hold survey in the State for identifying the genuine beneficiaries of the welfare schemes. X filed a Writ Petition against the proposed survey contending that the State Government has no such power under the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers under the Constitution. Discuss. Constitutional Law – II 2014 1×
10 A State Governor issued successive ordinances on the same subject, on the advice of the Cabinet, and after the lapse of each ordinance the State Government did not introduce any bill to replace such ordinance. Decide its validity. Constitutional Law – II 2017 1×
10 A State has issues with its neighbouring state regarding the sharing of the waters of a river flowing across both the States. What is the constitutional mechanism to resolve the said dispute? Explain. Constitutional Law – II 2019 1×
10 A State Legislature contains 300 Seats of MLAs. The Chief Minister recommended the appointment of 60 MLAs as Ministers. Can the Governor object to the number? If so, on what grounds? Constitutional Law – II 2012 1×
10 A State Legislature enacted a law to regulate money lending in the State. Incidentally the law also touched upon Promissory Notes. Can it be said that the State has encroached upon the legislative domain of the union? Discuss. Constitutional Law – II 2012 1×
10 A state legislature enacted a law on regulation of loud speakers in the state, to protect public health. It was challenged on the ground that the state made law on a central subject, namely 'broadcasting'. Decide. Constitutional Law – II 2016 1×
10 The state legislature had enacted the Transport Service Act, 1955 by which Act, the state government had been authorized to frame schemes of rationalization of motor Transport. The Union Parliament amended in 1956 the Motor Vehicle Act, 1939 by adding a new scheme of nationalization of Motor Transport. The two laws occupied the same field. Which law is to the extent of Repugnancy be void? Give reasonable Answer. Constitutional Law – II 2020 1×
10 A State made a law to regulate the stay and movement of foreigners in that State. Discuss the Constitutional validity of such a law. Constitutional Law – II 2015 1×
10 The Telangana State Govt. passed a law that transport of rice outside the state is prohibited because of price hike. Is the legislation valid? Constitutional Law – II 2018 1×
10 A was a temporary Government Servant. He was given a memorandum containing two charges against him. He asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. His services were terminated without assigning any reasons - decide its validity with reason. Constitutional Law – II 2020 1×
10 An M.P . while speaking in the House of People (Lok Sabha) on a motion made defamatory remarks against another member. Can that other member sue him for Defamation? Explain. Constitutional Law – II 2014 1×
10 In a civil suit, though the defendant appears, the plaintiff does not appear before the court. What is its consequence? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 'X' discharged a time-barred debt and later, after realisation, now wants to file a suit for recovery of the same from 'Y'. Is it maintainable? Give reasons. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2020 1×
10 What is the effect of Non-Joining of a Necessary Party in a Suit? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2019 1×
10 In the execution of a decree against the judgment-debtor, who is an agriculturist, an electric pump-set and a tractor belonging to him were attached. Is the attachment valid? Discuss whether those properties are exempted from attachment and sale. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2021 1×
10 In an execution petition, the court directed the judgement-debtor to obey the execution of a document in favour of the decree-holder. The judgement-debtor neglects to obey the same. Shall the court execute the document on behalf of the judgement-debtor? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2022 1×
10 'X' failed to include a necessary party in the pleadings. What is the effect of non-joinder of a necessary party in a civil suit? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2016 1×
10 'A' filed an Execution Petition against 'B' and sought attachment and sale of the property of 'B'. He further prayed for the arrest of 'B'. Can he do so? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2020 1×
10 'A' filed a suit against 'B'. After receiving summons, 'B' did not appear before the court. The court passed an ex-parte order against B. There was a delay of 40 days in filing the set-aside petition. Which are the correct provisions of the Limitation Act to file an application for condonation of delay? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2022 1×
10 'A' filed a suit for Declaration. In his pleadings he has omitted certain facts and committed certain mistakes inadvertently. Now 'A' wants to rectify his pleadings. Advise. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2019 1×
10 'A', a Government servant who was removed from service after departmental enquiry proceedings, was subsequently reinstated by order of the Court. The department denied him his arrears of salary on the ground of limitation. Is 'A' entitled to the arrears? If so, what are the exceptions under the Limitation Act? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2017 1×
10 'X' has entered into a Registered Agreement of Development-cum-GPA in regard to his property with 'Z'. The GPA does not empower the GPA holder to enter into an agreement of development with a third party. 'Z' failed to develop the property and expressed his inability to do so. 'X' has cancelled the GPA by registration. Meanwhile 'Z', taking undue advantage of the GPA, entered on behalf of 'X' into an agreement of development with a reputed firm 'Y', and 'Y' started the development work. 'X' wants to stop the development work by 'Y'. What suit can 'X' file to save his property under C.P.C., who are to be made party to the suit, and what other steps should 'X' take? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2017 1×
10 A has given a hand loan of Rs. 20,000-00 to B, and he executed a promissory note in favour of A. After some time A demanded repayment of the loan amount but no response emanated from B. A wants to file a suit against B. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 'A' and 'B' jointly entered into an agreement of sale of their joint property with 'X'. 'A' and 'B' also received a sufficient amount towards advance from 'X'. Subsequently 'B' died. When 'X' wants the property to get registered in his name, the legal heirs refused to register the sale deed. What remedy is available to the aggrieved party 'X' under C.P.C.? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2017 1×
10 A judgment was delivered against 'X' by a Lower Court and against that he wants to file a 'Review' petition in the next Appellate Court. Is it maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2016 1×
10 The limitation period for filing a suit is three years. However, the Plaintiff was imprisoned during the period of such three years. Can he seek condonation of delay in filing the suit after coming out of jail? Decide. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2019 1×
10 A minor, during his minority, has accrued a right to sue for recovery of immovable property. After attaining majority, he remained silent for three years and now he wants to file a suit. Is it possible? Discuss the legal position. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2021 1×
10 Mr. Eswar has given a notice under Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure with intent to file a suit against the Government. Thereafter, he died in an accident. His son, as a legal representative, institutes a suit without giving notice to the Government. Discuss the legal rules for the maintenance of the suit. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2022 1×
10 Mr. Jeevan's name is excluded from the list of his caste people in the village. Jeevan feels that his right is affected. He wants to file a civil case for inclusion of his name in the caste. Can the Civil Court take up the matter for hearing? Is the case relating to a civil nature? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2022 1×
10 'X' was the owner of immovable property. That property was in the possession of 'Y' from the year 1998. 'X' filed a suit against 'Y' for recovery of that property on the basis of title in the year 2012. Is it maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 A Plaintiff, who wants to file a suit in the Lower Court and whose cause of action is time-barred, files a Condone-Delay Petition in the same Court. Is that petition maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2016 1×
10 'A' and 'B' purchased adjacent plots bearing Plot Nos. 250/A and 250/B, each admeasuring 500 sq. yards, from a housing society at Hyderabad. 'A' is a military officer away from Hyderabad for a long period on transfer. Meanwhile 'B' constructed the house in Plot No. 250/A by mistake, in the plot of 'A', instead of Plot No. 250/B. On retirement 'A' wants to construct his house but found that 'B' has constructed a double-storied building in his plot 250/A. 'A' wants his land back from 'B'. What suit can 'A' institute against 'B' under C.P.C., and what relief can 'A' get? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2017 1×
10 Ram and Shyam sell wheat for Rs. 10,000 to Sohan and Mohan. Sohan sells cloth worth Rs. 12,000 to Shyam. Sohan files a suit against Shyam for recovery of the price of cloth. Shyam claims set-off of the cost of wheat in this suit. Will he succeed? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2023 1×
10 'A' is a resident of Delhi. 'B' is a resident of Mumbai. 'A' published in Hyderabad statements defamatory of 'B'. In which place can the suit be filed? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 'X', residing in Warangal, publishes in Hyderabad a defamatory statement against 'Y', a resident of Nizamabad. 'Y' wants to file a suit for damages against 'X'. Advise him as to the place of suing. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2021 1×
10 'A' sues 'B' for compensation on account of breach of contract. 'B' holds a promissory note for Rs. 4,00,000/- from 'A' and claims to set off that amount against any sum that 'A' may recover in the suit. Is such a plea maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 'A' sues 'B' for a declaration that he is the owner of certain property. The suit is dismissed, holding that he is not the owner. At the time of the suit 'A' is in adverse possession of the property but has not perfected his title. After the statutory period, 'A' files another suit on the basis of title by adverse possession. Is the second suit barred? Discuss the legal position. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2021 1×
10 A suit was instituted by the Plaintiff Company alleging infringement by the Defendant Company for using the trade name of the medicine and selling the same in wrapper and carton of identical designs with the same colour combination, etc., as that of the Plaintiff Company. A subsequent suit was instituted in a different Court by the Defendant Company against the Plaintiff Company with similar allegations. In such a situation, advise the Plaintiff Company on the procedure adopted by the Courts. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2023 1×
10 A suit for maintenance is filed in the Junior Civil Judge's Court. Is it maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2018 1×
10 A transport company has its head office in Delhi and branch offices in Chennai, Jaipur and Mumbai. A dispute cropped up between Sam and the company in respect of a transaction made through the Chennai office. Sam files a suit in respect of this dispute against the company in a Court at Jaipur. How will the Court decide? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2023 1×
10 A was a trustee of a trust. After A's death, B wrongfully takes possession of the trust property. C, the son of A, files a suit for recovery of possession of the property against B as the legal heir of A in his individual capacity. But C did not succeed. Then C files another suit for recovery of the trust property against B in the capacity of trustee, as he was appointed trustee after the death of A. Is the second suit barred by the doctrine of constructive res judicata? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2023 1×
10 'A' wants to attach the agricultural produce and implements of the judgment-debtor 'X' in an Execution Petition for recovery of the debt. Is it maintainable? Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2018 1×
10 A wants to file a suit against B on a Bill of Exchange dated 5-5-2009. The Court remains closed for summer vacation from 03-05-2012 to 31-05-2012 and re-opens on 01-06-2012. Can he be allowed to file the suit after the lapse of the due date under the Indian Limitation Act? Explain. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×
10 'A' wants to file a suit against 'B' for recovery of Rs. 10,000/- based on a negotiable instrument. Draft a plaint accordingly. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2020 1×
10 A wants to file a suit against the Revenue Division Officer for not providing adequate compensation for his land acquired. Explain the procedure. Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation 2015 1×