CSS Law Past Paper 2021
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. No. 2 Define acquittal under the relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898. Differentiate between acquittal and discharge. Can an accused be recharged if he is acquitted under section 249-A?
Q. No. 3 What do you understand from the term “Police Report” under section 173? What is the evidential value of the finding of the Investigation Officer in Police Report? Explain the procedure provided under section 174 for the investigation of death.
Q. No. 4 What is Qatl-e-amd? How is it different from Qatl shibh-i-amd and Qatl-i-khata? In which cases is Qatl-e-amd not liable to Qisas?
Q. No. 5 Critically analyze the inherent powers of Civil Court to amend judgments, decrees, and orders. Which actions can be taken by the Civil Court under the supplemental proceedings to secure the ends of justice?
Q. No. 6 Differentiate between primary and secondary evidence. In which circumstances is secondary evidence admissible in legal proceedings?
Q. No. 7 Define burden of proof. On whom does this burden lie in legal proceedings? How is the burden of proof assessed as to relationships in the cases of partners, landlord and tenant, principal and agent?
Q. No. 8 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Plea of alibi
(b) Transfer of civil suits