FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
LAW, PAPER-I
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II, selecting at least ONE question from EACH SECTION. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
SECTION-I (THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE)
Q. No. 2. Write notes on the following: (4 each) (16)
(a) Res Judicata (b) Review (c) Essentials of Plaint (d) Appeal
Q. No. 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. (16)
Q. No. 4. What is meant by Temporary Injunctions? Discuss the law governing the grant of injunctions. (16)
SECTION-II (THE CONTRACT ACT)
Q. No. 5. When will consent of a party to a contract be deemed to have been caused by coercion? Whether threat to commit suicide by husband will amount to coercion against wife in account of contract between them? Comment. (16)
Q. No. 6. Write notes on the following: (4 each) (16)
(a) Essentials of a valid contract (b) Performance of contract (c) promise (d) Agreement
Q. No. 7. What is ratification and novation? Write down the conditions necessary for ratification. (16)
SECTION-III (LAW OF TORTS)
Q. No. 8. Write a detailed note on Philosophical foundations of Law of Tort. (16)
Q. No. 9. What is negligence and Trespass? Discuss the essentials of negligence along with relevant case laws. (16)
Q. No. 10. Write notes on any FOUR of the following: (4 each) (16)
(a) Essentials of tort (b) Passing of (c) Rylands v Fletcher [1868] UKHL 1 (d) Remedies of tort (e) Damages (f) Defenses to Defamation