PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITING TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC – 2016
SUBJECT LAW PAPER I
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
Note: Attempt SEVEN questions in all. TWO from Part-One, ONE Each from Parts-II and III, THREE from Part-IV including Question No.12 Which is Compulsory.
PART – I
(The Civil Procedure Code 1908)
Q No. 1. Discuss the provisions “Bar to further suit” in the background of Doctrine of Res Judicata. (15 Marks)
Q No. 2. Write a note on Transfer of Decree and the issues to be resolved by the executing Court. (15 Marks)
Q No. 3. Under what circumstances a suit can be withdrawn? Discuss in detail its consequences including filing of fresh suit. (15 Marks)
Q No. 4. How can a suit against a minor, a pauper and person of unsound mind be filed? Describe also the procedure for filing of suit by them. (15 Marks)
PART – II
(The Limitation Act 1908)
Q No. 5. Under what circumstances delay in filing of suit or appeal can be condoned? (10 Marks)
Q No. 6. Comment upon factors considered while computing the period of limitation. (10 Marks)
PART – III
(The Registration Act 1908)
Q No. 7. Discuss the implications of non registration of a document which is otherwise liable to be registered. (10 Marks)
Q No. 8. Describe the nature of documents required to be compulsorily registered under The Registration Act, 1908. (10 Marks)
PART – IV
(The Qanoon e Shahadat Order 1984)
Q No. 9. Discuss in detail the doctrine of estoppel and compare estoppel with double jeopardy in Criminal Proceeding. (15 Marks)
Q No. 10. Define and describe burden of proof in civil and criminal proceedings. Illustrate when the onus shifts from one to the other party. (15 Marks)