List of top Legal Studies Questions

According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, when is the communication of an acceptance complete against the proposer?
Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, how many High Court Judges constitute the judicial membership of the Rule Committee?
Where the decree is for payment of money, execution by detention in prison shall not be ordered unless the Court is satisfied that:
I. the judgment-debtor is likely to abscond or leave jurisdiction.
II. the judgment-debtor has dishonestly transferred property before the suit.
III. the decree is for a sum for which the judgment-debtor was in a fiduciary capacity to account.
IV. the judgment-debtor has or had the means to pay substantial amount but neglected to pay.
Select the correct answer.

As per the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a decree \(\textit{ex parte}\) can be set aside against a defendant if:
I. summons was not duly served. 
II. defendant was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing when suit was called on. 
III. there was irregularity in summons though defendant had notice of hearing date. 
IV. without notice being served on the opposite party. 
Select the correct answer.

A civil suit is filed against Ajay, and the court issues summons requiring him to appear. After receiving the summons, Ajay consults his lawyer to understand the timeline for filing his written statement of defence under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Within how many days from the date of service of summons must he submit his written statement?
Given below are two statements — Assertion (A) and Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Any person having an interest in a newspaper declared forfeited may apply to the High Court to set aside the declaration within two months of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Reason (R): The Special Bench of the High Court to hear such applications must always consist of exactly three judges, regardless of the strength of that High Court.
In the context of the above assertion and reason under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which one is correct?
A juvenile aged 14 years is brought before the court for an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life. Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, will the case primarily fall?
Under which provision can a citizen file a public case in the Court of Magistrate regarding issues of public interest?
As per Section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if a Magistrate sentenced a person to two years’ imprisonment and a fine, what is the maximum imprisonment he may impose in default of payment of the fine?
According to Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum period of practice as an advocate required to be considered eligible for appointment as a Public Prosecutor or Additional Public Prosecutor?
During a court trial, the defence lawyer objects to certain papers being admitted as evidence. The judge states that only public documents under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can be accepted without strict proof. Which category of documents falls under public documents?
Under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, when can a defendant in possession of movable property be compelled to deliver it to the plaintiff?
According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which factor determines the jurisdiction of the licensing authority in applying for a driving license?
A company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, is required to file a declaration of commencement of business before starting operations. The directors ignore this obligation, and the firm commences business without filing the declaration. How much penalty can be imposed on the company by the Registrar for such non-compliance?
Which Article of the Constitution of India lays down the fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment?
As per the Information Technology Act, 2000, an “intermediary” means any person who receives, stores, transmits, or provides service with respect to electronic records on behalf of another person, and includes:
I. telecom service providers.
II. search engines.
III. cyber cafes.
IV. online-auction sites.
Select the correct answer.
A Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.
Statement: According to the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, the Government credits ₹15,000 to the Rehabilitation Fund for each child or adolescent for whom fine has been recovered from the employer. This amount may be deposited or invested, and the interest is also payable to the child or adolescent.
Conclusions:
I. The child or adolescent is entitled not only to the credited amount but also to the interest accrued on it.
II. The Government is not required to deposit any money other than what is collected as fines from the employer.
Which one is correct?
Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with ‘Validation of certain Acts & Regulations’?
According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what is the fixed amount of compensation payable in the event of death caused by a motor vehicle accident under no-fault liability?

Match List I (General Defences in Tort) with List II (Leading Cases) and select the correct answer:

 

List I List II 
i.Act of God1.Nichols v. Marsland (1876) 2 Ex. D. 1
ii.Consent (Volenti non fit injuria)2.Hall v. Brooklands Auto Racing Club (1933) 1 KB 205
iii.Statutory Authority3.Vaughan v. Taff Vale Rail Co. (1860) 5 H & N 679
iv.Necessity4.Kirk v. Gregory (1876) 1 Ex. D. 55
Which of the following situations falls within Section 58(1)(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
In a criminal trial of defamation, the trial court (High Court in this case) has restrained the publication of any news about the case. Which of the following constitutional powers has the High Court exercised while passing the given order?
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a Magistrate may issue a protection order to prevent the respondent from committing acts of domestic violence. Which of the following conclusions follow?
According to Section 35A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the maximum amount a Court can award as compensatory costs in ordinary cases?
The grounds for decree for dissolution of marriage under Section 2 of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 are:
I. whereabouts of the husband have not been known for two years.
II. husband has been sentenced to imprisonment for a period of five years.
III. husband has failed to perform marital obligations for two years without reasonable cause.
IV. husband has neglected or failed to maintain his wife for one year.
Select the correct answer.