Haryana Mains 2022 - Paper 1

CIVIL LAW - I
Time: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200

Notes:
1. Attempt all questions in the same order in whjch they appear in the question paper.
2. Marks for individual questions are indicated against each question.
3. Support your answers with rclevant provisions and case law.
4. No extra answer sheet will be provided.
Q1ay On what grounds can pleadings be amended and can an amendment be allowed even if it
is barred by limitation? (20 Marks)
) On what grounds can an appellate court set aside the judgment of the trial court? (10 Marks)
Onirmmovable
what grounds can a Judgment Debtor object to execution of decree for recovery of
property? (10 Marks)
QZ@ Explain the meaning of "exparte decree' and elaborate on the remedies available to a
person against whom exparte decree is passed? (10 Marks)
A'notified in the newspaper that he lost his watch worth INR 100000 while shifting his
house and announced the award that anyone who found the watch and brought it to him
will be rewarded with INR 10000 as the watch was gifted by his father and it is a precious
watch for him. 'B' the person who transported his goods from his old house to the new
one found his watch and brought it to *A'. B' was not aware of the award announced in
the newspaper. Coming to know subsequently about the reward that had been announced,
B decided to sue A for recovery of the reward. Decide the dispute applying relevant
provisions of law along with reasons. (10 Marks)
YP applied for the post of headmaster in a school. The selection committee passed a
resolution appointing him to the post, but the decision was not communicated to him. One
of the members of the committee, however, in his individual capacity, informed P about
the decision. Subsequently, the managing committee canceled its resolution and appointed
someone else instead of P. P filed a petition against the decision. Decidc the case applying
relevant provisions of law along with reasons. (10 Marks)
y G)A' a minor was facing criminal prosecution for dacoity. He borrowed Rs. 2000/- from
B° to defend himself. The creditor did not know that "A' was a minor at the time of the
agreement. Will the creditor succeed in recovering the amount under the Contract Act?
Furmish reasons. (5 Marks)
yA's' mariage is scheduled for the 24"of March 2020. In furtherance of the same, he
enters into a contract with a catering company 'C'. 'C' is hired to serve a buffet at the
wedding. However, on 22 March 2020, the Government puts a ban on gatherings of
more than 10 people. This results in the canccllation of the wedding. Discuss the legal
position. (5 Marks)
03 (ayUnder what circumstances plaintiff bound to seek declration of title in addition to
is a
recovery of possession of immovable property? (10 Marks)
) Can a co owner iile a suit for injunction against another co owner? If So, under what
circumstances? (10 Marks)
E)Can an exparte mandatory injunction be granted? If s0, under what circumstances?

(10 Marks)
(GDo courts have discretion to deny specific performance? If so, under what cireumstances?
(10 Marks)
04(a) yhat is the "best evidence' rule? Elaborate. (10 Marks)
46) What 'electronic evidence'? Explain under what circumstances, electronic records are
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admissible in any Court proceedings without further formal proof or production of the
original. (10 Marks)
(As a document procured by improper or illegal means admissible in evidence? If so, under
what circumstances? (10 Marks)
Four partners established a partnership for refining sugar. One of them was a wholesale
grocer and had great skill in buying sugar at the right and proper time for the business.
Accordingly, the business of selecting and purchasing sugar was entrusted to him.
According to his skill and knowiedge, he bought sugar for himself at a time when he
thought the price was likely to rise. The sugar rose in value and the firm was in need of the
same. He sold his own sugar to the firm withour teting tie partners know that it was his
sugar that was sold. Is he accountable, if he makes any profit at the expense of the firm?
Give reasons. (10 Marks)
Qs(aAkanksha sold her scooter to Bhumika for a sum of Rs. 17000. Bhumika pays the whole
price except Rs. 1000 which she promised to pay within a week. Akanksha holds
possession of the scooter until the rest of the money is paid, But before the expiry of time,
Bhumika becomes insolvent. Akanksha resold the scooter to Chetna for Rs. 17500 without
giving notice to Bhumika. Whether the re-sale is valid? Can Bhumika claim Rs. 500, i.e.,
the profit on rc-salerGIve reasons. (10 Marks)
(bamini in Bombay places an online order to Vamik in Chennai to send a packet of

patented medicine. Accordingly, Vamika dispatches the order and delivers the packet.
Yamini finds some defects in the medicine on opening the bottle. Vamika refuses to
refund as the bottle is now open. Can Yamini claim the refund? Give reasons (10 Marks
What are the different classes of civil courts prescribed in the Punjab Courts Act 1918?
(5 Marks)
(d) Under what circumstances can the Fair Rent fixed under the Haryana Urban (Control of
Rent and Eviction) Act 1973, be revised? (5 Marks)
(Enumerate and explain the circumstances under which a landlord may set the law in
motion for eviction of his tenant under the Haryana Urban( Control of Rent and Eviction)
Act 1973? (10 Marks)
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CIVIL LAW - I

Time: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 200

recovery of possession of immovable property? (10 Marks)

E)Can an exparte mandatory injunction be granted? If s0, under what circumstances?

04(a) yhat is the "best evidence' rule? Elaborate. (10 Marks)

(bamini in Bombay places an online order to Vamik in Chennai to send a packet of

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