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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×
10 A debenture holder in a company wanted to inspect the company's (a) Debenture Trust Deed, and (b) Register of Members and Debenture-Holders, and to take copies of them. Can he do so? Law of Investments and Securities 2010 1×
10 Dinesh, one of the joint holders of shares of a company, sent a requisition to the company to split the shares equally amongst him and the other joint holders, by issuing fresh share certificates. State whether the company is bound to comply with this requisition. Law of Investments and Securities 2017 1×
10 The Directors of a company received money on the sale of their shares, more than the money received by the other selling shareholders. The Directors held controlling stock of shares. The other shareholders are claiming that the directors hold the extra money in trust for the selling shareholders. Can they succeed in their claim? Law of Investments and Securities 2011 1×
10 The directors of a company received money on the sale of their shares which was more than the money received by the other shareholders who sold their shares. The directors held the controlling stock of shares. The other shareholders claimed that the directors hold the extra money in trust for the selling shareholders. Is their claim legally justified? Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 'A' and 'B', a firm of stock-brokers, bought shares which were registered in the name of their clerk 'C'. The company went into liquidation. The liquidator applied to the court that the names of 'A' and 'B' be substituted for that of 'C' in the list of members and the list of contributories. Is the liquidator entitled to succeed? Law of Investments and Securities 2011 1×
10 'X' holds 100 partly paid up shares of PQR Ltd. 'X' wants to transfer these partly paid up shares to 'Z'. Advise 'X' about the formalities to transfer these shares in the name of 'Z'. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 'X', an intending shareholder, wants to start share business by opening a D-MAT account in a Nationalized Bank. What are the steps and requirements to open a D-MAT Account in the Bank? Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 'X' Ltd company issued an IPO to the general public and 'Y' wants to take 1000 shares in the company. Advise him on becoming a member in the company. Discuss. Law of Investments and Securities 2020 1×
10 'X' Ltd company wants to go for listing with the B.S.E. Explain the procedure and advise 'X' on listing the company with BSE. Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 X Ltd has received a letter from Murthy informing purchase of 1,000 equity shares of the company through his broker, but the transfer deeds have been misplaced in transit. Advise on the procedure for effecting transfer of shares in such a case. Law of Investments and Securities 2017 1×
10 A Malaysian diplomat entered into an agreement with a real estate company in India to purchase NonAgricultural land near Hyderabad to establish a laboratory. Explain the legal requirement. Law of Investments and Securities 2020 1×
10 Mary Gold Ltd., a listed company, decides to make a public issue of equity shares. Explain briefly the eligibility norms to be complied with by the company as prescribed under the SEBI guidelines. Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 Mohan, an Indian citizen resident outside India, intends to acquire shares in a MNC company. Explain the legal position. Law of Investments and Securities 2020 1×
10 'X' mortgaged his share certificate to SBH, O.U. branch, for a loan amount. Then 'X' became a defaulter and his name was listed on the N.P.A. Explain steps to solve the problem. Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 The name of 'X' is found entered in the register of a company. But X contends that he is not a member of the company. The company maintains that 'X' had orally agreed to become a member and so his name was entered in the register. Is the contention of the company valid? Discuss. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 In a private company, after the death of Mr. 'X', the entire capital of the company is held by his son 'Y'. Decide whether 'Y' can continue the business of the Co. with a single shareholder. Law of Investments and Securities 2012 1×
10 'P' is a private limited company, run by a limited group of people. After some years 'P' Pvt. Ltd. company converts into a Public Ltd. company. What are the steps involved for conversion? Law of Investments and Securities 2014 1×
10 A Public Limited Company is interested in sending machinery outside India on lease terms. Advise in the light of FEMA. Law of Investments and Securities 2019 1×