Haryana Civil Judge Mains 2019 Question Paper

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Haryana Judicial Service (HCS-JB) Mains Examination 2019

HARYANA HCS(JB)

Haryana Judicial Service (HCS-JB) Mains Examination

2019

CIVIL LAW-I

Time: Three Hours

Max. Marks: 200

(1) Attempt all questions in the same order in which they appear in the question paper.

(2) Marks for individual questions are indicated against each question.

(3) Support your answers with relevant provisions and case law.

(4) No extra answer sheet will be provided.

1. (a) Explain the concept of Precept under the Code of Civil Procedure and also the

circumstances under which an order for attachment before judgment, is passed by a

civil court.

(b) Explain the difference between implications of rejection of plaint and return of

plaint.

(c) Explain the concept of Remand and Partial remand under the Code of Civil

Procedure.

2. Explain different methods by which a contract can be discharged under the Indian

Contract Act.

Differentiate the consequences of mistake of law and mistake of fact with

illustrations.

What are reciprocal promises? Discuss the provisions in Indian Contract Act relating

to performance of reciprocal promises.

(d) Explain the essentials of a valid tender.

3. X entered into contract to sell a piece of land to Y for Rs. 50 lakhs. Y’s elder brother

Z paid half of the consideration to Y in a belief that he (Z) would be entitled to half

portion of that particular land. Sale deed was made in favour of Y only. Z claimed

that land was jointly owned by Y and Z therefore, his name was also to be included

in that particular sale deed. Is Z entitled to any remedy according to Specific Relief

Act, 1963? Decide by citing relevant judicial pronouncements.

What are the fundamental rules of pleadings? What are the circumstances in which

court can order amendment of pleadings? Explain by citing appropriate statutory

provisions and judicial decisions.