Lahore High Court, Lahore Civil Judges cum Judicial Magistrate Recruitment Examination, 2006 (Dated: 3-12-06)




Answer five questions from each section. All question carry equal marks
Time: 3 hours
Total marks: ?(it is not in my knowledge therefore i put question mark)


Section I


Q.1 whether a criminal court has jurisdiction to decide matter relating to immovable property and if so , under what circumstances can the person dispossessed be restored the possession?
Q.2 Discuss in detail the procedure to be followed by a Magistrate for a trial of a case not punishable with death or imprisonment for the life and irregularities which vitiate the the trial?
Q.3 what formalities must be observed by a Magistrate while recording Confession of an accused person? Also discuss the legal value of confession statement
Q.4 a) what is difference between preparation to commit an offence and an attempt to commit an offence
b) What is the difference between common intention and common object as given in P.P.C?
Q.5 while playing with revolver, A pulls the trigger without observing that revolver is not empty and thereby causes the death of B, Who was standing nearby. Whether A, has committed any offence and if so what would be the nature of the offence.
Q.6 what do you understand by the word pardon? Who can grant the same and under what circumstances. Also refer to the relevant Provisions in P.P.C as well as in Cr.P.C.
Q.7 Define and distinguish examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination of witness. Also narrate the circumstances in which the person summoned to produce document may be cross-examined.
Q.8 who is an accomplice? Whether his statement is worth reliance and if so under what circumstances?
Q.9 Draw a line of distinction between primary evidence and secondary evidence in context of criminal case. Refer to case law to illustrate the difference between the two.
Q.10 when an opinion of expert is relevant as evidence in criminal cases. Also quote the specific provisions of relevant law

Section II


Q. 1a) who should be joined as parties to a suit? Draw distinction between necessary and proper party?
b). can a minor sue or be sued? Explain with reference to relevant provisions of law
Q.2 a) in what provisions of C.P.C temporary injunction are granted. State the principles to be kept in view by the court while granting or refusing temporary injunction.
b) What do you understand by attachment before judgment?
Q.3 what are different modes of execution of a money decree, a decree for pre-emption and a decree for specific performance
Q.4 writes short notes on
Res judicata
Res subjudice
Ex-Parte Decree
Dismissal in default
Local Commission
Q.5 civil courts are courts of ultimate jurisdiction for trying cases of civil nature. Discuss wit relevant provisions of law. Give instances of suit of civil nature
Q.6 a) what do you understand by consent decree? If such a decree appealable under law.
b) What are different modes of service provided by C.P.C . What do you understand by Substituted service?
Q.7 a )what do you understand by sufficient cause within the meaning of Sec.5 of limitation act, 1908 for extending the period of limitation for appeal, appeal , application or review ? state such possible causes
b)the court is oblige to see whether the suit if is within limitation .Elaborate with reference to the relevant provisions of Limitation Act, 1908.
Q.8 a) what are essential of valid gift?
b) In what matter the family court exercise exclusive jurisdiction.
c) What is limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of civil judge first class, second class, third class? Prescribe such jurisdictional limits.
Q.9 a) what are the main sources of Islamic law?
b) What do you understand by khula? On what grounds court can grant a decree of khula?
c) What are the principles governing the grant of custody of minor?
d) What do you understand by pre-trial and post-trial conciliation proceedings by family court?
Q.10 a) what do you understand by Talabs prescribed by pre-emption Act. Sate the effect of non-performance of talabs.
b) A land lord wants to get the rented premises vacated by the tenet what remedy is open to him and before home?