Law Paper-I

Descriptive questions on CPC, CrPC/BNSS, Evidence/BSA, principles of pleading, and Constitution of India.

180 min full paper100 marksCode: Law Paper-I

1. Res judicata — essentials and exceptions

20 marks · ~35 min · type: essay · Not attempted

Explain the doctrine of res judicata under Section 11 CPC. Discuss constructive res judicata and leading exceptions with illustrations suitable for a Civil Judge Mains answer.

2. Temporary injunctions — Order XXXIX

20 marks · ~35 min · type: essay · Not attempted

Discuss the principles governing grant of temporary injunction under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC. When can an ex parte injunction be granted and what duties follow (including O.XXXIX R.3)?

3. Dying declaration

20 marks · ~35 min · type: essay · Not attempted

Examine the evidentiary value of a dying declaration. Can a conviction be based solely on a dying declaration? Discuss with principles (legacy Evidence Act / BSA awareness).

4. Article 21 — expansive interpretation

20 marks · ~35 min · type: essay · Not attempted

Trace the expansion of Article 21 from A.K. Gopalan to Maneka Gandhi and thereafter. Illustrate with two rights read into Article 21 relevant for a trial judge.

5. Short notes (any four × 5 marks)

20 marks · ~35 min · type: short notes · Not attempted

Write short notes on any FOUR: (a) Res sub judice (s.10 CPC) (b) Anticipatory bail (CrPC s.438 / BNSS counterpart awareness) (c) Plea of alibi (d) Principles of pleading — material facts vs evidence (e) Article 20 protections (f) Electronic evidence certificate (legacy s.65B / BSA framework)