Osmania University - 3 Year LLB - Ⅱ Semester - Law of Evidence Previous Question Papers
Year-wise questions
PART-A
1) DNA Testing
2) Rebuttable presumptions
3) Child witness
4) Logical Relevancy
5) Reverse burden of proof
6) Matenal Evidence
7) Proof of Digital Signature
8) Proof of custom
9) Hostile Witness
PART-B
1) What are the questions that may or may not be asked in the cross-examination?
2) Distinguish between admission and confession.
3) What is hearsay rule? What are exceptions to hearsay rule?
4) Explain the doctrine of Resgestae.
PART-C
1) A witness produced by the accused for defence is not favorable to him, but favorable to the prosecution. What procedure the defence counsel has to follow in such a situation? How to overcome this difficulty by the defence counsel?
2) 'X' agrees, in writing, to sell his property to 'Y' for Rs. 2 crores or Rs. 2.5 crores. In a case before the court, 'X' tries to produce oral evidence to show which price was to be given. Is it permissible? Discuss the provision of the Evidence Act that is applicable.
3) 'X' is charged for committing a crime at Hyderabad on a certain day. He wants to prove the fact that he was at tirupati on that day. Is it a relevant fact? Which provision of the evidence Act deals with it?
4) A married girl wrote a letter to her parents complaining that she was subjected to cruelty, by her husband in connection with a demand for dowry. After one month she died under suspicious circumstances. In the trial, the prosecution produced the letter written by the deceased. Is it relevant? If yes, under what provision of the Evidence Act it becomes relevant?
PART-A
1) Examination-in-Chief
2) Test ldentification Parade
3) Relevance of Character
4) Latent Ambiguity
5) Hearsay Evidence
6) Presumption of Legitimacy
7) Proof of custom
8) Primary Evidence
PART-B
1) Explain the relevancy of Judgments with illustrations.
2) Discuss the nature, scope and purpose of cross-Examination.
3) Enumerate the general rules relating to burden of proof.
4) When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant?
PART-C
1) An accused was charged for killing his wife with an axe. Their son a child of four years was committed. The prosecution produced the child as a witness. Is a child competent witness? If there is no other evidence, whether conviction of accused on the basis of evidence of child sustainable. Discuss.
2) 'X', a Creditor filed a suit against 'Y' a Debtor, for recovery of debt amount on the basis of promissory note. 'X' produced in the court Photostat copy of the promissory note in the support of his claim. Is the Photostat copy admissible as evidence? Discuss the legal position.
3) 'A' intentionally and falsely misleads 'B' to believe that 'A' is the owner of the land. Relying on the statement of 'A', 'B' purchases the land and pays for it. The land afterwards to set aside the sale on the ground that at the time of the sale, he had no title. Will he succeed? Refer to the provisions of the Evidence Act.
4) A married girl wrote a letter to her parents complaining that she was subjected to cruelty, by her husband in connection with a demand for dowry. After one month she died under suspicious circumstances. In the trial, the prosecution produced the letter written by the deceased. Is it relevant? If yes, under what provision of the Evidence Act it becomes relevant?
PART-A
1) Retracted Confession
2) Judicial Notice
3) Conclusion Proof
4) Hostile Witness
5) Res gestae
6) Primary Evidence
7) Accomplice
8) Leading Questions
PART-B
1) When statements made by persons who cannot be called as witnesses are relevant?
2) What are the presumptions as to documents?
3) What are the stages in the examination of witnesses?
4) When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant?
PART-C
1) After commission of a crime, the husband was washing his blood stained clothes which was seen by his wife. In the trial, the prosecution wants to produce the wife of accused as a witness to prove what has been seen by her. Is it permissible? Discuss.
2) 'X' who was charged for committing murder of his wife, wrote a confessional letter and left the letter nearby 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.
3) In a case of insolvency proceeding between 'A' and 'B', the court of competent jurisdiction adjudged 'A' as an insolvent. Thereafter 'C' another creditor filed a case against 'A' for recovery of the loan amount. What is the legal status of the judgment given by the court between 'A' and 'B? Is it binding on 'C'? Discuss.
4) Soon after commission of theft, stolen goods are found in possession of 'X. What type of presumption can be raised by the court in the trial of 'X'? What is the impact of such a presumption? Refer the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act.
PART-A
1) Recording of dying declaration
2) Electronic Records
3) Conclusive Proof
4) Cross-examination
5) Patent ambiguity
6) Definition of Evidence
7) Hearsay Evidence
8) Presumption of Legitimacy
PART-B
1) Who is an expert? Discuss the relevancy of opinion of experts.
2) Enumerate and explain the general rules of Burden of Proof under the Evidence Act?
3) Who is an accomplice? Discuss the evidentiary value of accomplice's evidence.
4) What is secondary evidence? What are the circumstances in which secondary evidence is admissible?
PART-C
1) A statement was made by the accused in the custody of police, as a result number of stolen goods were recovered by the police from a secret place. On trial, the police and the prosecution wanted to prove that statement made by the accused against him. Is it permissible? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act.
2) A student appeared for Intermediate examination and received the certificate from the Board which showed that he passed the examination. On the basis of that he took admission in five year law course. While he was pursuing second year of the course, a notice was served to him that he did not in fact pass the intermediate examination. Discuss whether the student has any redressal from the authorities.
3) A daughter-in-law wrote a letter to her parents complaining ill-treatment by her in-laws. She stated in that letter that her life was in danger. Later she died under suspicious circumstances. In a case against the parents-in-law, the prosecution produced the letter as evidence. Is it relevant piece of evidence. If so, under what provision of the Evidence Act?
4) In a civil case, a document of fifty years old is produced in the court as evidence. What type of presumption can be drawn by the court with respect to that document? Discuss the relevant legal provision.
PART-A
1) Secondary Evidence
2) Confession by co-accused
3) Opinion of Expert
4) Meaning of Evidence
5) Res gestae
6) Accomplice
7) Leading Questions
PART-B
1) Define confession and distinguish between admission and confession.
2) 'Oral evidence must be direct' - Elucidate
3) Define and discuss the expressions 'may presume', 'shall presume' and 'conclusive proof'.
4) What are the stages in the examination of witnesses?
PART-C
1) The question is whether A committed a crime at Hyderabad on a certain day at a certain time. The fact that A was at Delhi near the time when the crime was committed is sought to be proved. Is it relevant? Refer to the provisions of the Evidence Act.
2) A statement was made by the accused to police officer at the time of investigation. In consequence of the statement so made, the police officer recovered the incriminating material from a hidden place. Discuss whether the statement made by the accused can be used against him in the trial. Refer to relevant provisions of the Evidence Act
3) Certified copies of public document are obtained from the public officer having the custody of that document, and they are produced in the court by the party. The opposite party objected to it on the ground that certified copies are secondary evidence. Is the objection sustainable? Decide in the light of provisions of the Evidence Act.
4) A married woman gave birth to a child within 275 days from the date of her husband's death. Decide the legitimacy of child by referring to the appropriate section of the Evidence Act. Whether the court can raise any presumption as to legitimacy. Examine.
Consolidated questions
PART-A
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1) Leading Questions
September-2021,August-2019
2 -
2) Accomplice
September-2021,August-2019
2 -
3) Primary Evidence
September-2021,December-2021
2 -
4) Res gestae
September-2021,August-2019
2 -
5) Hostile Witness
September-2021,May-2022
2 -
6) Proof of custom
May-2022,December-2021
2 -
7) Presumption of Legitimacy
December-2021,November-2020
2 -
8) Hearsay Evidence
December-2021,November-2020
2 -
9) Proof of Digital Signature
May-2022
1 -
10) Meaning of Evidence
August-2019
1 -
11) Definition of Evidence
November-2020
1 -
12) Patent ambiguity
November-2020
1 -
13) Opinion of Expert
August-2019
1 -
14) Confession by co-accused
August-2019
1 -
15) Cross-examination
November-2020
1 -
16) Matenal Evidence
May-2022
1 -
17) Conclusive Proof
November-2020
1 -
18) Secondary Evidence
August-2019
1 -
19) Latent Ambiguity
December-2021
1 -
20) Conclusion Proof
September-2021
1 -
21) Reverse burden of proof
May-2022
1 -
22) Logical Relevancy
May-2022
1 -
23) Relevance of Character
December-2021
1 -
24) Child witness
May-2022
1 -
25) Rebuttable presumptions
May-2022
1 -
26) Judicial Notice
September-2021
1 -
27) Test ldentification Parade
December-2021
1 -
28) Electronic Records
November-2020
1 -
29) DNA Testing
May-2022
1 -
30) Retracted Confession
September-2021
1 -
31) Examination-in-Chief
December-2021
1 -
32) Recording of dying declaration
November-2020
1
PART-B
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1) When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant?
September-2021,December-2021
2 -
2) What are the stages in the examination of witnesses?
September-2021,August-2019
2 -
3) Explain the doctrine of Resgestae.
May-2022
1 -
4) What are the presumptions as to documents?
September-2021
1 -
5) Define and discuss the expressions 'may presume', 'shall presume' and 'conclusive proof'.
August-2019
1 -
6) What is secondary evidence? What are the circumstances in which secondary evidence is admissible?
November-2020
1 -
7) What is hearsay rule? What are exceptions to hearsay rule?
May-2022
1 -
8) Who is an accomplice? Discuss the evidentiary value of accomplice's evidence.
November-2020
1 -
9) Distinguish between admission and confession.
May-2022
1 -
10) 'Oral evidence must be direct' - Elucidate
August-2019
1 -
11) When statements made by persons who cannot be called as witnesses are relevant?
September-2021
1 -
12) What are the questions that may or may not be asked in the cross-examination?
May-2022
1 -
13) Enumerate the general rules relating to burden of proof.
December-2021
1 -
14) Enumerate and explain the general rules of Burden of Proof under the Evidence Act?
November-2020
1 -
15) Discuss the nature, scope and purpose of cross-Examination.
December-2021
1 -
16) Who is an expert? Discuss the relevancy of opinion of experts.
November-2020
1 -
17) Define confession and distinguish between admission and confession.
August-2019
1 -
18) Explain the relevancy of Judgments with illustrations.
December-2021
1
PART-C
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1) A married girl wrote a letter to her parents complaining that she was subjected to cruelty, by her husband in connection with a demand for dowry. After one month she died under suspicious circumstances. In the trial, the prosecution produced the letter written by the deceased. Is it relevant? If yes, under what provision of the Evidence Act it becomes relevant?
May-2022,December-2021
2 -
2) A married woman gave birth to a child within 275 days from the date of her husband's death. Decide the legitimacy of child by referring to the appropriate section of the Evidence Act. Whether the court can raise any presumption as to legitimacy. Examine.
August-2019
1 -
3) Soon after commission of theft, stolen goods are found in possession of 'X. What type of presumption can be raised by the court in the trial of 'X'? What is the impact of such a presumption? Refer the relevant provisions of the Evidence Act.
September-2021
1 -
4) Certified copies of public document are obtained from the public officer having the custody of that document, and they are produced in the court by the party. The opposite party objected to it on the ground that certified copies are secondary evidence. Is the objection sustainable? Decide in the light of provisions of the Evidence Act.
August-2019
1 -
5) In a civil case, a document of fifty years old is produced in the court as evidence. What type of presumption can be drawn by the court with respect to that document? Discuss the relevant legal provision.
November-2020
1 -
6) 'X' is charged for committing a crime at Hyderabad on a certain day. He wants to prove the fact that he was at tirupati on that day. Is it a relevant fact? Which provision of the evidence Act deals with it?
May-2022
1 -
7) 'A' intentionally and falsely misleads 'B' to believe that 'A' is the owner of the land. Relying on the statement of 'A', 'B' purchases the land and pays for it. The land afterwards to set aside the sale on the ground that at the time of the sale, he had no title. Will he succeed? Refer to the provisions of the Evidence Act.
December-2021
1 -
8) A statement was made by the accused to police officer at the time of investigation. In consequence of the statement so made, the police officer recovered the incriminating material from a hidden place. Discuss whether the statement made by the accused can be used against him in the trial. Refer to relevant provisions of the Evidence Act
August-2019
1 -
9) 'X', a Creditor filed a suit against 'Y' a Debtor, for recovery of debt amount on the basis of promissory note. 'X' produced in the court Photostat copy of the promissory note in the support of his claim. Is the Photostat copy admissible as evidence? Discuss the legal position.
December-2021
1 -
10) In a case of insolvency proceeding between 'A' and 'B', the court of competent jurisdiction adjudged 'A' as an insolvent. Thereafter 'C' another creditor filed a case against 'A' for recovery of the loan amount. What is the legal status of the judgment given by the court between 'A' and 'B? Is it binding on 'C'? Discuss.
September-2021
1 -
11) A daughter-in-law wrote a letter to her parents complaining ill-treatment by her in-laws. She stated in that letter that her life was in danger. Later she died under suspicious circumstances. In a case against the parents-in-law, the prosecution produced the letter as evidence. Is it relevant piece of evidence. If so, under what provision of the Evidence Act?
November-2020
1 -
12) 'X' agrees, in writing, to sell his property to 'Y' for Rs. 2 crores or Rs. 2.5 crores. In a case before the court, 'X' tries to produce oral evidence to show which price was to be given. Is it permissible? Discuss the provision of the Evidence Act that is applicable.
May-2022
1 -
13) 'X' who was charged for committing murder of his wife, wrote a confessional letter and left the letter nearby 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.
September-2021
1 -
14) After commission of a crime, the husband was washing his blood stained clothes which was seen by his wife. In the trial, the prosecution wants to produce the wife of accused as a witness to prove what has been seen by her. Is it permissible? Discuss.
September-2021
1 -
15) An accused was charged for killing his wife with an axe. Their son a child of four years was committed. The prosecution produced the child as a witness. Is a child competent witness? If there is no other evidence, whether conviction of accused on the basis of evidence of child sustainable. Discuss.
December-2021
1 -
16) A witness produced by the accused for defence is not favorable to him, but favorable to the prosecution. What procedure the defence counsel has to follow in such a situation? How to overcome this difficulty by the defence counsel?
May-2022
1 -
17) A student appeared for Intermediate examination and received the certificate from the Board which showed that he passed the examination. On the basis of that he took admission in five year law course. While he was pursuing second year of the course, a notice was served to him that he did not in fact pass the intermediate examination. Discuss whether the student has any redressal from the authorities.
November-2020
1 -
18) A statement was made by the accused in the custody of police, as a result number of stolen goods were recovered by the police from a secret place. On trial, the police and the prosecution wanted to prove that statement made by the accused against him. Is it permissible? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act.
November-2020
1 -
19) The question is whether A committed a crime at Hyderabad on a certain day at a certain time. The fact that A was at Delhi near the time when the crime was committed is sought to be proved. Is it relevant? Refer to the provisions of the Evidence Act.
August-2019
1