MP Civil Judge Mains 2019 Question Paper

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Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Mains Examination 2019

MADHYA PRADESH CIVIL JUDGE (MAINS)

FIRST PAPER: CIVIL LAW

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

1. Describe the protection in respect of conviction for an offence as provided in the

Constitution. Compare the same with the analogous provisions in criminal law. (8 marks)

2. Describe the prohibition of discrimination based on sex. Explain the meaning, scope and

extent of the term “citizen” within the purview of the Constitution of India. (8 marks)

CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE, 1908

3. When may an order for injunction be discharged, varied or set aside? What are the

consequences of disobedience or breach of an injunction? (8 marks)

4. Explain the meaning, nature, scope and modes of setting up a counterclaim. Who may file a

counterclaim and up to which stage may a counterclaim be set up? Discuss the effect of a

counterclaim. (8 marks)

TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882

5. Explain the doctrine of “feeding the grant by estoppel”. (8 marks)

6. Explain the necessary conditions for the application of the doctrine of part performance.

Who can avail this doctrine? (8 marks)

INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872

7. Explain the doctrine of ratification. What acts cannot be ratified? (8 marks)

8. Explain and distinguish between a contract of indemnity and a contract of guarantee. Explain

that “the liability of the surety is co-extensive with that of the principal debtor”. (8 marks)

SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963

9. What are the discretion and powers of the Court regarding specific performance, and what

changes are introduced by the amendment of 2018? (8 marks)