Haryana Civil Judge Mains 2006 Question Paper

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Haryana Civil Service (Judicial) Examination 2006

HARYANA JUDICIAL SERVICE (HCS-JB) MAINS

PAPER I – CIVIL LAW

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 200

Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. It is compulsory to attempt

at least one question from each part.

PART – A

1. (a) Explain if the rule of conclusiveness of a foreign judgement is different in its

operation from the rule of res judicata.

(b) Can a court in India consider whether conclusions reached in a foreign judgement

are supported by the evidence or are otherwise correct?

(c) When and how can a decree of any foreign court be executed in India?

2. Explain if and when: (i) interest prior to the date of the suit, (ii) interest pendente lite

and (iii) future interest can be totally declined or granted at 6% p.a. or at the

contractual rate by the Court.

Can the court award interest:

(i) on the aggregate amount which includes the principal sum and the amount of

interest;

(ii) at a rate higher than what was contracted between the parties;

(iii) in a suit which is not simpliciter for money;

(iv) by way of damages;

(v) while executing a decree;

(vi) in an appeal.

3. Explain the rules governing denials by the defendant in his written statement.

What are the conditions that must exist for making an application for the execution

of cross-decrees?

What is the procedure for attaching agricultural produce in the execution of a

decree?