MP Civil Judge Mains 2015 Question Paper

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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Mains Examination 2015

MADHYA PRADESH CIVIL JUDGE (MAINS)

FIRST PART: CIVIL LAW

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

1. (a) How and to what extent can the Constitution of India be amended? Discuss in the

light of case law. (8 marks)

(b) Discuss the power of the Governor to promulgate Ordinances. (8 marks)

CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE, 1908

2. Which properties are liable for attachment and sale in execution of a decree and

which properties cannot be attached in execution of a decree? (8 marks)

Define injunction. Explain the grounds and principles for grant of a temporary

injunction. (8 marks)

TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882

3. Explain the conditions necessary for the application of the doctrine of part

performance. Who can avail this doctrine? (8 marks)

What is sale? What are the essentials of a valid sale? What is a contract for sale?

What are the differences between the two? (8 marks)

INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872

4. What is lawful consideration? When would the consideration or object of an

agreement be unlawful? (8 marks)

“Time is the essence of the contract.” Discuss. What would be the effect of breach of

a covenant as to time? (8 marks)

SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963

5. Under what circumstances can a person file a suit for the cancellation of an

instrument? (8 marks)

When can the court enforce specific performance of a contract, and under what

circumstances would the specific performance of the contract be denied by the court?

(8 marks)