CSS Law Past Paper 2010

Paper-I

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II selecting at least ONE question from EACH SECTION. (20×4)

PART-II

SECTION-I (THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE)

Q.2 Explain the principle of res judicata. How does it differ from the principle of res sub judice?

Q.3 State the grounds on which an appeal from a judgment, decree, or final order of a High Court may be made to the Supreme Court. Is there any bar on certain appeals? If so, explain.

Q.4 What is meant by Temporary Injunctions? Discuss the law governing the grant of injunctions.

SECTION-II (THE CONTRACT ACT)

Q.5 Define proposal and distinguish it from an invitation to proposal. How is it revoked?

Q.6 Explain the term damages. Discuss the rules governing the award of damages upon breach of contract.

Q.7 What is an act of ratification? State the conditions necessary for ratification.

SECTION-III (LAW OF TORTS)

Q.8 Write a detailed note on discharge of tort.

Q.9 What is negligence? Discuss fully the essentials of negligence.

Q.10 What judicial remedies are available in tort? Discuss fully.

Paper-II

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II selecting at least ONE question from EACH SECTION. (20×4)

PART-II

SECTION-I (QANUN-I-SHAHDAT ORDER, 1984)

Q.2 Who is a competent witness? State the number of witnesses in a case fixed under the order if any.

Q.3 Define a confession stating its kinds. What are the conditions subject to which a confession may be admissible or inadmissible?

Q.4 Explain the doctrine of Estoppel: what are its various kinds? Discuss.

SECTION-II (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1898)

Q.5 Examine the powers vested in a magistrate or a police officer under Criminal Procedure Code for the dispersion of unlawful assemblies in order to maintain public peace and security.

Q.6 Define a charge. What particulars must it contain? Discuss fully.

Q.7 Explain the term bail. When bail may be taken in case of un-bailable offences?

SECTION-III (PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860)

Q.8 What elements are necessary to constitute criminal liability? State some of the leading exceptions from criminal liability provided under Pakistan Penal Code.

Q.9 Define criminal conspiracy. State the punishment provided for it under Pakistan Penal Code.

Q.10 Write notes on the following:
(a) Qatl-i-amd
(b) Extortion
(c) Criminal Breach of Trust