Bihar Civil Judge Mains 2018 Question Paper

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Bihar Judicial Service (BJS) Mains Examination 2018

BIHAR JUDICIAL SERVICE (BJS) MAINS

LAW OF EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE

GROUP A

1. (a) Explain the meaning of the following: (i) Res sub judice; (ii) Interlocutory order.

(15 marks)

(b) What is res judicata? In what circumstances may the principle be applied?

2. Explain the essential conditions relating to the jurisdiction of civil courts. (15 marks)

‘A’, residing in Delhi, publishes in Calcutta statements defamatory of ‘B’. In which

place can ‘B’ file a suit? Explain with relevant provisions. (15 marks)

3. Explain the essential elements of a decree and also examine the classes (types) of

decree with illustrations. (15 marks)

Write notes on the following: (i) Plaint and written statement; (ii) Frame of suit.

GROUP B

4. Comparatively examine the doctrine of res gestae with the provisions of the Indian

Evidence Act. (15 marks)

Write notes on the following: (i) Plea of alibi; (ii) Fact in issue. (10 marks)

5. Explain confession. How much of the information received from an accused may be

proved? Discuss. (15 marks)

Explain the circumstances under which previous judgments are relevant. (10 marks)

6. Write notes on the following: (i) When is the opinion of a third person relevant; (ii)

Primary and secondary evidence. (15 marks)

Explain the meaning of burden of proof. On whom does the burden of proof lie?

Comment. (10 marks)

GROUP C

7. Write notes on the following: (i) Arbitration agreement; (ii) Settlement agreement.

(10 marks)