PREVIOUS MAINS EXAM QUESTION PAPERS

WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF CIVIL JUDGES (JR.DIVISION)

CRIMINAL LAW

12th September, 2006

Time: 03 hours                                                        Max. Marks 100

All Questions are compulsory and all questions carry equal marks.

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  1. Write your judgment briefly stating reasons with reference to the material supplied herewith (FIR, Charge-sheet and Evidence).

 

  1. When is the court said to have taken cognizance? What are the limitations on the power of the court to take cognizance?

 

  1. Who are competent to testify?

 

  1. Distinguish between Common object and Common Intention

 

  1. What is the evidentiary value of the report of the test identification parade prepared by a Magistrate?

 

  1. What are the various modes of proving handwriting and signature?

 

  1. When the cause of action to prosecute a drawer of the cheque arises?

 

  1. What is the maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained?

 

  1. Can a Magistrate order a person to give his specimen signatures of handwriting?

 

  1. What are the essential elements of an offence punishable under S.498A?

 

  1. When theft becomes Robbery and when Dacoity?

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