Under the law of evidence, as a general rule
A. Opinion on a matter of fact is relevant but not on a matter of law
B. Opinion on a matter of law is relevant but not on a matter of fact
C. Opinion on a matter of fact and law both are relevant
D. Opinion whether on a matter of fact or law, is irrelevant
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Mark the incorrect statement:
A. Evidence is always allowed of facts which are necessary to introduce the main fact or some relevant fact
B. Evidence can be given of facts which support or rebut an inference suggested by a fact in issue or relevant fact
C. Facts which contradict the inference of guilt will also be relevant
D. Circumstances of the situation are not relevant to prove an identity
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Additional Evidence means:
A. Evidence let in appeal before the trial has closed in the lower Court, it is a privilege allowed only under special circumstances
B. Evidence let in appeal after the trial has closed in the Supreme Court, it is a privilege allowed only under special circumstances
C. Evidence let in appeal after the trial has closed in the lower Court, it is a privilege allowed only under special circumstances
D. None of them
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Assertion (A): In certain cases corroboration of confession is necessary.
Reason (R): In all cases, an extra-judicial confession must be corroborated
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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Which one of the following declaration is not correct with respect to the rule of res-gestae?
A. Must relate to the act which is in issue or relevant
B. Must relate to and explain the accompanying facts
C. Must be independent facts previous or subsequent not relating to the transaction
D. Must be substantially contemporaneous with the facts
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Facts which need not be proved by the parties, include:
A. Facts which have been admitted by the parties at or before the hearing
B. Statements made on oath
C. Any registered document
D. Statements made in plaint or in written statement supported by affidavit
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Case of Pakala Narayan Swami v. King Emperor is related with
A. Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act
B. Section 21(1) of the Indian Evidence Act
C. Section 32(1) of the Indian Evidence Act
D. Section 41 of the Indian Evidence Act
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A "dumb witness" given his evidence in writing in the open court, such evidence would be treated as
A. Oral evidence
B. Documentary evidence
C. Secondary evidence
D. Primary evidence
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Assertion (A): Proviso to Section 132, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a facet of rule against self-incrimination.
Reason (R): Policy of Section 132, Indian Evidence Act is to procure evidence for doing justice.
Choose the correct answer:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
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Rule of promissory estoppel is embodied in
A. Civil Procedure Code
B. Constitution of India
C. Evidence Act
D. Indian Contract Act
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Relevant facts to consider a statement under section 32 of Evidence Act, are
A. When if relates to cause of death
B. When it relates to existence of relationship
C. When it is made in will or in deed relating to family affair
D. All the above
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Under Order 32, Rule 2A, CPC a person guilty of disobedience of breach can be penalized by
A. Attachment of property
B. Detention in civil imprisonment
C. Either A or B or both
D. Either A or B
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The relationship under Section 50 of Evidence Act means relationship by
A. Blood only
B. Marriage only
C. Adoption
D. Either adoption, blood or marriage
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The 'fact in issue' means
A. Fact, the existence or non-existence of which is admitted by the parties
B. Fact, the existence or non-existence of which is disputed by the parties
C. Fact, the existence or non-existence of which is not disputed by the parties
D. All of the above
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An attesting witness is:
A. One who signs his name to an instrument, at the request of the party or parties, for the purposes of proving or identifying it
B. A witness who has attested the document
C. Both A and B
D. None of them
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Section 92 of Evidence Act prohibits admission of oral evidence, in respect of a written document, for the purpose of
A. Contradicting its terms
B. Varying its terms
C. Adding to its terms
D. All the above
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A is accused of the murder of B by beating him. What is not admissible as evidence?
A. Whatever was said by A or B or by standers at the time of beating
B. A has intention for murder of B
C. Marks on the ground of struggle between A and B
D. A is a man of bad character
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Maxim 'omnia proesumuntur rite esse acta' means
A. All acts are presumed to be rightly done
B. All acts are presumed to be not rightly done
C. All acts are presumed to be wrongly done
D. All acts are presumed to be not wrongly done
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Court can ask question under Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 to
A. Any party and witness
B. A non-party
C. Legal representatives of the party to proceedings
D. None of the above
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Point out the incorrect statement:
A. No leading question may be asked in examination in chief without permission of court
B. Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination with the permission of the court
C. No new matter should be introduced in re-examination without permission of the court
D. None of the above is correct
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