Uttarakhand Civil Judge Mains 2021 Question Paper

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Uttarakhand Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Mains Examination 2021

UTTARAKHAND JUDICIAL SERVICE (CIVIL JUDGE) MAINS

Uttarakhand Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Mains

Examination 2021

LAW I: SUBSTANTIVE LAW

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks: 200

Note: Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 2 as compulsory and not more than

four of the remaining ones. Total six questions are to be attempted. Marks carried by each

question are indicated at its end.

1. (a) “Consideration is a necessary element for a binding contract.” Discuss this statement

and also state its exceptions. Refer to the decided cases. (Words limit: maximum 100

words) [15]

(b) Define “sale”. While pointing out the distinction between “sale” and “contract for

sale”, also present suitable illustrations. (Words limit: maximum 100 words) [15]

(c) How will an owner of land exercise his right to the column of air space above the

surface ad infinitum, and how can he stop trespass in the law of tort? Elucidate.

(Words limit: maximum 50 words) [10]

2. What do you understand by “partnership”? How does it arise? State the differences

between “partnership” and “firm”. (Words limit: maximum 100 words) [15]

“A contract of guarantee is a contract to perform the promise, or discharge the

liability, of a third person in case of his default.” Explain and distinguish it from a

contract of indemnity. (Words limit: maximum 100 words) [15]

What is the “right to foreclosure”? When can a restriction be imposed on this right?

3. Whether a partner’s contribution, made to a firm, is a “transfer”? Referring to

statutory provisions, explain it. (Words limit: maximum 50 words) [10]

According to ancient Hindu Law, marriage is a sacrament. How far has the new

enactment in Hindu Law affected this approach? Explain. (Words limit: maximum

50 words) [10]

Discuss the consequences of divorce under Muslim Law. Refer to relevant cases.

4. What do you mean by “easement”? Point out differences between easement and

licence. (Words limit: maximum 50 words) [10]