Law of Evidence

{Sept/Oct 2023 (June 23)} {Mar/Apr 23 (Dec 22)} {Oct/Nov 22 (June 22)} {Apr/May 2022 (Dec 21)} {Sept 21 (June 21)}

UNIT-1 (10m)
1.​ What is evidence and explain the importance of circumstantial evidence. (June 23)
2.​ *Explain the relevancy of facts showing motive, preparation and conduct. (Sec -8) (June 23) (June 21)
3.​ Explain the meaning and types of evidence. (Dec 22)
4.​ Explain the relevancy of facts showing occasion, cause or effects. (sec. 7) (Dec 22)
5.​ Explain the relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction (Sec 6) (June 22)
6.​ Explain the meaning of evidence and state the principles regarding reception of circumstantial evidence. (June
22)
7.​ Explain the relevancy of facts showing the existence of state of mind and state of body. (Dec 21)
8.​ “Facts connected with fact in issue so as to form part of same transactions are relevant" - Discuss with
reference to Res gestae. (Dec 21)
9.​ State the persons whose admissions are relevant. (June 21)
UNIT-1 (6m)
1.​ A is accused of killing B. Prosecution has adduced evidence of marks on ground produced by fight between A
and B prior to the incident. Is it relevant? (June 23)
2.​ 'A' is accused of 'B's murder by beating him. At the time of incident there was an exchange of words between
A and B. Is this fact relevant? (June 23)
3.​ ‘A' is accused of killing his friend 'B'. Prosecution has adduced evidence to the effect that 'A' owed a huge

A amount of loan to 'B'. Is this evidence relevant? (Dec 22)

4.​ 'A' is accused of committing a crime at Belagavi on 02-02-2022 at 11 AM. But 'A' was not there is Belagavi on
the said date as he went to participate in a reality show at Bengaluru. Can he prove it? (Dec 22)
5.​ A' is tried for the murder of B by poison. Before the death of B, A procured poison similar to that which was
administered to B. Explain the relevancy of this fact. (June 22)
6.​ 'A' has filed suit against 'B' for the recovery of loan. B' denies the loan. 'A' wants to prove his statement made
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to C wherein he stated that he lent loan to 'B. Can he do so? (June 22)
7.​ Write a note on ‘Test identification parade' (Dec 21)
8.​ Write a note on distinction between 'Admissibility and 'Relevancy' of evidence. (Dec 21)
9.​ X is hit by a speedy vehicle and is severely injured. Y has deposed that he saw the speedy vehicle but not the
accident and X has explained him about the accident. Is this statement relevant? (June 21)
10.​A is accused of killing B. Prosecution has adduced evidence of marks on ground produced by fight between A
and B prior to the incident. Is it relevant? (June 21)

UNIT-2 (10m)
1.​ What is dying declarations? Under what conditions do they become relevant? (June 23)
2.​ Explain circumstances under which judgements of courts becomes relevant. (June 23)
3.​ Explain the general principles regarding relevancy of judgements. (Dec 22)
4.​ Define confession and distinguish it from admissions. (Dec 22)
5.​ Explain the evidentiary value of confession of co-accused. (June 22)
6.​ Explain the matters upon which expert opinion may become relevant. (June 22)
7.​ "All confessions are admissions but all admissions are not confessions" - Comment. (Dec 21)
8.​ "Hearsay evidence is no evidence" - Justify the statement along with its exceptions. (Dec 21)
9.​ Discuss the relevancy of confession to Police and 102 consequential recoveries. (June 21)
10.​Examine the relevancy of dying declarations in dowry death cases. (June 21)
UNIT-2 (6m)
1.​ 'A' is accused of murder of 'C'. During trial 'A' confesses "I and 'B' murdered 'C'". Is this confession relevant?
(June 23)
2.​ The question is whether a given road is a public way or not. Does the statement by 'A' a deceased headman
of the village "that road was public", relevant? (June 23)
3.​ A sues B' for Rs 1,000 and shows entries in his account books showing B to be indebted to him to this
amount. Are these entries sufficient and relevant to prove debt? (Dec 22)
4.​ A is accused of killing by boating with a club. Eye witnesses testified to one blow upon the head of B but
medical evidence has recorded four external injuries on his head. Which version is reliable by court? (Dec 22)
5.​ A married woman has committed suicide, after sending an e-mail to her father. The said e-mail revealed that
she was subjected cruelty by her husband. Examine the relevancy of email. (June 22)
6.​ ‘A' is accused of theft. A has confessed before that police and has shown the place where stolen goods were
kept. Police have recovered the goods. Examine the evidentiary value of his statement to Police. (June 22)
7.​ The question is whether 'A' murdered 'B'? During investigation of the case, one 'X' said in A's presence-the
police are coming to arrest the person who murdered 'B'. 'A' hearing these words of 'X' immediately ran
away. Is the above statement of 'X' relevant? (Dec 21)
8.​ 'A' was charged with murder and he is in the police custody. 'A' makes a statement which leads to discovery
to important material objects. Decide the relevancy of the statement. (Dec 21)
9.​ A court is required to form an opinion as to a matter. The information relating to it is stored in digital form.
Who can be regard as an expert to give opinion in this matter? (June 21)
10.​A is accused of committing a crime at Bengaluru or a particular day. There is evidence to show that on the
same day A was at Ahmedabad. Is this relevant? (June 21)

UNIT-3 (10m)
1.​ *Explain the relevancy of character evidence in civil and criminal cases. (June 23) (June 22)
2.​ What are public documents? How are they proved? (June 23)

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3.​ *What is secondary evidence? Explain the rules regarding the proof of attested documents. / Explain the
cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given. (Dec 22) (June 21)
4.​ Explain the rule that oral evidence must in all cases be direct. State exceptions. (Dec 22)
5.​ Explain the provisions relating to proof of handwriting and signatures. (June 22)
6.​ *Discuss the provisions relating to the exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence. (Dec 21) (June 21)
7.​ Explain the relevancy of character evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. (Dec 21)
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UNIT-3 (6m)
1.​ Write a note on Hearsay evidence. (June 23)
2.​ Write a note on oral evidence. (June 23)
3.​ Write a note on public documents. (Dec 22)
4.​ ‘A’ agreed in writing to pay Rs. 1,000 to 'B' on 01-03-2022. At the same time an oral agreement was made to
the effect that the amount shall not be paid till 31-03-2022. Can this oral agreement be proved? (Dec 22)
5.​ A agree to sell his home to B for Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500. Can evidence be given to show the exact price that
should be paid? (June 22)
6.​ Write a note on proof of electronic records. (June 22)
7.​ A' wants to prove a registered will. He contends that he need not call any attesting witness for the purpose of
proving will as the will is registered. Decide. (Dec 21)
8.​ Write a note on latent and patent ambiguity. (Dec 21)
9.​ A, a married woman has committed suicide after leaving a suicide note that has husband subjected her to
cruelty. Decide the relevancy of this suicide note. (June 21)
10.​A has drawn a bill on B for Rs. 5,000 payable to C. B is denying the authority of A to draw the bill. Decide.
(June 21)
UNIT-4 (10m)
1.​ Explain the law relating to burden of proof. (June 23)
2.​ **Define estoppel. Explain the different kinds of estoppel. (June 23) (June 22) (June 21)
3.​ *What is burden of proof? On whom it lies? (Dec 22) (June 21)
4.​ What is estoppel Explain the estoppel of tenants. (Dec 22)
11.​Explain the meaning of burden of proof and state on whom the burden of proof as to particular fact lies. (June
22)
5.​ Define and explain the law of estoppel as laid down in Indian Evidence Act, 1872. (Dec 21)
6.​ Explain the presumption in dowry death and rape cases. (Dec 21)
UNIT-4 (6m)
1.​ Write short notes on presumptions in dowry death cases. (June 23)
2.​ Write short notes on presumption of good faith. (June 23)
3.​ 'A' sues 'B' for money on a bond, but B says that it was obtained by fraud. 'A' denies me fraud. On whom the
burden of proof lies. (Dec 22)
4.​ Write a note on presumptions. (Dec 22)
5.​ 'A' has drawn a bill on 'B' for Rs. 5,000 payable to 'C'. When 'C' has approached 'B', for money 'B 'is denying
the authority of 'A' to draw bill on him. Decide. (June 22)
6.​ A son who has just reached majority sold property to his father. Subsequently the son has filed a suit for
rescinding this sale. Father contends that transaction was made in good faith. On whom the burden of proof
lies? (June 22)
7.​ 'X' an accused of murder, contends that by reason of unsoundness of mind he did not know the nature of the
act. On whom the burden of proof lies? (Dec 21)
8.​ ‘P' was the wife of 'X'. Two months after the death of 'x', she marries 'Y'. Five months after the marriage a
son 'Z' is born to 'P'. Discuss the legitimacy of the child. (Dec 21)
9.​ Public Document. (June 21)
10.​Hostile witness. (June 21)

UNIT-5 (10m)

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1.​ Explain protection given to communication during marriage with exceptions. / Explain the protection given to
communications between husband and wife (June 23) (June 22)
2.​ Explain examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination. (June 23)
3.​ Explain the provisions relating to protection of professional communications. (Dec 22)
4.​ Explain the order of examination of witnesses. (Dec 22)
5.​ What are leading questions? When can they be asked? (June 22)
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6.​ What do you understand by the expression 'competent witness'? Whether a child witness is a competent
witness? (Dec 21)
7.​ Explain leading questions. (Dec 21)
8.​ Explain the scope of privileged communications between advocate and his client. (June 21)
9.​ Discuss the scope of cross examination and explain the questions lawful in cross examination. (June 21)
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UNIT-5 (6m)
1.​ An accused is alleged to have committed the murder of his wife in the presence of his 8 year old son.
Whether the evidence of child is admissible? (June 23)
2.​ A prosecution witness has turned hostile during examination in chief. The public prosecutor wants to cross
examine him. Can he do so? (June 23)
3.​ A client says to his advocate that he wish to obtain a property by forged document. is this communication
protected from disclosure? (Dec 22)
4.​ Write a note on leading questions. (Dec 22)
5.​ 'A' is charged with the offence of rape. His advocate intends to ask about the previous sexual experience of
victim during her cross examination. Can he do so? (June 22)
6.​ In a criminal case, one of the prosecution witnesses has tumed hostile. Can he be cross-examined by the
prosecution? (June 22)
7.​ 'A' women prosecutes a man for picking her pocket. Can a question that she had given birth to an illegitimate
child 10 years before, be asked? Is it a proper question? Decide. (Dec 21)
8.​ Write a note on powers of Judges/Courts Under Section 165 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872. (Dec 21)
9.​ Write a short note on leading questions. (June 21)
10.​In a prosecution for rape, a prosecution witness has turned hostile. Can he be cross-examined by the
prosecution? (June 21)

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