Burdwan University Law of Evidence LL.B 2018 second semester exam question papers and sample answers

3 Years LL.B(H) 2^nd Semester Examination 2018

Subject name: Law of Evidence

Paper: 3.2.6

Exam Duration: 3 Hours                                                                            Total marks: 80

Answer any four among eight questions

1. What do you mean by “may presume”, “shall presume” and conclusive proof? (+20)

2. When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant under the Indian Evidence Act?(+20)

3. Discuss the doctrine of Estoppel and its application with relevant provisions of the Indian Evidence Act.(+20)

4. Discuss the concept of “Res gestae” with relevant provisions of the Indian Evidence Act. (+20)

5. Distinguish between primary evidence and secondary evidence. State the case where secondary evidence is admissible under the Indian Evidence Act. (+20)

6. “Onus of proof shifts from one party to the other but burden of proof  remains constant” –Discuss (+20)

7. What do you mean by leading questions? When leading question must not be asked? Who is a hostile witness? What do you mean by refreshing memory? (5+5+5+5=20)

8. Write short notes on the following(answer any four) (5x4=20)

(i) Fact

(ii) Examination in chief and cross examination

(iii) Confession

(iv) Dumb witness

(v) Alibi