M.P. Judicial Services Exam Mains 2021 Previous Year Paper I | Constitution, Civil Law & Procedure

Candidates preparing for M.P. Judicial Services should solve the M.P.(Madhya Pradesh) Judicial Services Mains 2021 Paper-I and other previous year question papers before they face Prelims and Mains.

Additionally, it gives an idea about the syllabus and the way to prepare the subjects by keeping the previous year questions in mind. All toppers are mindful and cognizant of the types of questions asked by the MPCJ, to be aware of the various different tricks and types of questions. This should be done by every aspirant when starting their preparation. It is very important to have an overall understanding of the pattern and design of questions.

Only practising the authentic question papers will give you a real feel of the pattern and style of the questions. Here’s Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services Mains 2021 Previous Year Paper (Constitution, Civil Law & Procedure).

M.P. Judicial Services (Civil Judge) Main Examination 2021
PAPER I (CONSTITUTION, CIVIL LAW & PROCEDURE)

Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Instructions

1. All questions are compulsory. Answer to all Questions must be given in one language either in Hindi or in English. In case of any ambiguity between the English and Hindi versions of the question, the English version shall prevail.
   
2. Write your Roll No. in the space provided on the first page of the Answer Book or Supplementary Sheet. Writing of his/her own Name or Roll No. or any number or any mark of identification in any form in any place of the Answer Book not provided for, by which the Answer Book of a candidate may be distinguished/ identified from others, is strictly prohibited and shall, in addition to other grounds, entail cancellation of his/her candidature.
   
3. Writing of all answers must be clear & legible. If the writing of the Answer Book written by any candidate is not clear or is illegible in view of Valuer/Valuers then the valuation of such Answer Book may not be done.

Constitution of India

Question 1

Discuss the scope of the "Freedom of Speech and Expression". Does it include freedom of press? Is it an absolute right? [8 Marks]

Question 2

Whether Right to die is a fundamental right under Article 21 of Constitution of India? Discuss with case law. [4 Marks]

Question 3

What are the major commitments incorporated in preamble of Constitution of India? [4 Marks]

Civil Procedure Code, 1908

Question 4

Describe the principle of Res Judicata. Whether principle of Res Judicata is applicable against co-plaintiffs and co-defendants? If yes, under what circumstances? [8 Marks]

Question 5

Discuss legal provisions relating to withdrawal of suit. Whether Transposition of defendants as plaintiffs may be permitted? If so, when? [4 Marks]

Question 6

What are the grounds for rejection of a plaint? What will be procedure consequent to rejection of plaint? Whether rejection of plaint precludes presentation of fresh plaint on same cause of action by plaintiff?  [4 Marks]

Transfer of Property Act, 1882 

Question 7

Explain:- [8 Marks]

(a) Difference between lease and licence.

(b) Attestation, Notice and Subrogation.

(c) Principle of lis-pendens.

Question 8

Discuss about transfer by ostensible owner and transfer by unauthorised person, who subsequently acquires interest in property transferred? [4 Marks]

Question 9

Write a short note on Fraudulent Transfer. [4 Marks]

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Question 10

What is the measure of compensation for breach of contract where penalty is stipulated for, in the contract? Explain with illustrations. [8 Marks]

Question 11

Discuss undue influence or fraud. [4 Marks]

Question 12

Explain:- [4 Marks]

(i) All contracts are agreements, but all agreements are not contracts.

(ii) "Novation" and "Accord and Satisfaction".

Specific Relief Act, 1963 

Question 13

What are the various kinds of injunctions and describe grounds to grant such injunctions? [8 Marks]

Question 14

Write a short note on “rectification of instruments”. [4 Marks]

Question 15

Explain the law relating to recovery of possession of Immovable property. Whether in a case for specific performance of contract of sale, it is necessary for a plaintiff to claim the relief of "possession". [4 Marks]

Limitation Act, 1963

Question 16

Discuss effect of substituting or adding new plaintiff or defendant with reference to date of institution of suit? [4 Marks]

Question 17

"Limitation bars the remedy but does not destroy the right". Discuss and state the exceptions, if any. [4 Marks]

Mixed

Question 18

Write short notes on:

(A) Control over subordinate court under Article 235 of Constitution of India. [4 Marks]

(B) Ready and willing to perform the terms of Contract. [4 Marks]

(C) Describe the concept of “Precept” under Civil Procedure Code. [4 Marks]