MP Civil Judge Mains 2016 Question Paper

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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Mains Examination 2016

MADHYA PRADESH CIVIL JUDGE (MAINS)

FIRST PART: CIVIL LAW

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

1. (a) Describe the terms “equality before law” and “equal protection of laws” as provided

in the Constitution of India. State the exceptions to it also.

(b) Discuss the freedom of speech and expression. Does it include freedom of the press

also? What are the restrictions on the exercise of this right?

CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE, 1908

2. Explain the provisions about disposal of the suit at the first hearing under Order 15

of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908.

What do you understand by “set-off”? What are the essentials of “set-off”?

TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882

3. Explain the doctrine of election along with its exceptions.

What is fraudulent transfer?

INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872

4. What is ratification of a contract? Explain its essential elements.

What do you mean by “consideration”? Is an agreement made without consideration

valid?

SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963

5. Explain the power of the Court to award compensation in certain cases, and the

power to grant relief for possession, partition, refund of earnest money, etc. under the

Act.

Explain the provisions regarding rescission of contracts for the sale or lease of

immovable property where specific performance of the contract has already been

decreed.