CSS Law Past Paper 2008
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)
Q2. Write an exhaustive summary on the particulars that should be contained in a plaint (Order 7 Rule 1 CPC).
Q3. Write a detailed note on the concept of jurisdiction with reference to (Section 9):
(a) Subject matter jurisdiction
(b) Pecuniary jurisdiction
(c) Territorial jurisdiction
(d) Inherent jurisdiction
(e) Original jurisdiction
Q4. Explain the difference between first and second appeals against decree. State the distinguishing features.
SECTION-II (THE CONTRACT ACT)
Q5. Critically evaluate the remedies available to a party who discovers that a contract has been founded on a misrepresentation.
Q6. Explain and discuss the essentials of a valid contract.
Q7. Explain any FOUR of the following terms:
(a) Novation
(b) Severability
(c) Force majeure
(d) Waiver
(e) Confidential information
(f) Indemnity
SECTION-III (LAW OF TORTS)
Q8. What are the essentials of the tort of negligence? Highlight the standard of care in the context of the duty of care.
Q9. Write short notes on:
(a) Defenses in torts
(b) Ubi jus ibi remedium
(c) Injuria sine damnum
Q10. What do you understand by trespass to person? In line with the case law, discuss false imprisonment.
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)
Q2. Which communications are considered privileged communications? Discuss it with reference to the privileges.
Q3. What are the circumstances under which secondary evidence relating to a document can be given?
Q4. Write a note on:
(a) Dying declaration
(b) Burden of proof
(c) Fact in issue
SECTION-II (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1898)
Q5. What is FIR? Discuss its importance in Criminal cases?
Q6. What is meant by illegalities and irregularities?
Q7. Write a note on:
(a) Framing of charges
(b) Bail
(c) Tender of pardon
SECTION-III (PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860)
Q8. What is right of private defence? What are the limitations imposed on the use of force under this right? Explain.
Q9. Define defamation. What are the different exceptions to the charge of defamation? Discuss.
Q10. Define and explain common intention and object. Is there any difference between the two? Explain.