Judicial Services Question Paper Delhi Judicial Services Prelims 2018 Question Paper by admin Updated On: April 16, 2024 1:59 pm ---Advertisement--- Delhi Judicial Services Prelims 2018 Question Paper 1. Which of the following acts constitute the commissioning of theft; ‘C finds a necklace in the bedroom of ‘D’, and ‘C’ retains that necklace. ‘C finds the necklace of ‘D’ on the road and keepsit. ‘C’ buys necklace from‘E’ and subsequently learns that ‘E’ had stolen it from ‘D’. ‘C’isgiven the necklace by ‘D’ for safekeeping, but ‘C’ wears the necklace and drops and looses it. Explanation: {a) Illustration (f) of section 378 of IPC 1860 deals with similar concept. In the asked question option (a) is related to commission of the offence of theft. Option (b) is not related to theft because the elements dishonestly and out of possession are missing. In option (c} the essential element dishonest taking is missing. In option (d) out of possession and dishonest intention are missing. 2. A private person Cannot arrest an accused ‘Can arrest any person who in his presence commits a non- bailable and cognizable offence in the absence of a police officer. Canarrest a person if he sees him running away from the crime spot where an offence has been committed. Camarrest any person suspected of committing an offence 3. Every police officer on making arrest has to forthwith give information regarding such arrest and the place from where the person was arrested: To the Magistrate of the area Tothe complainant/victim To the friend, relative or such other person disclosed or nominated by the arrested person. It is not necessary to inform anyone but the person arrested must be informed about the grounds 4. The ‘right of audience’ under the Indian Constitution given to the Attorney General of India in the performance of his/her dutiesisthe — right relating to: Povearancein courts Appearance before the House of Parliament Appearance before the cabinet for legal issues Appearance before the President of India 5. Etymologically the word “Ombudsman” means: Arbitrator Regular Representative Head of the organization 6. In International Law, the term “erga omnes” obligation refer to: Obligations that States have towards the international community as a whole Obligations that International Organizations have towards each other Obligations that a State has with regard to its people Obligations that 4 State has towards an enemy state 7. Match List-| with List-Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists; List-| List-II I. Alternative dispute (a) Unni Krishnan’s case resolution Il. Rights to education (b) Afcons Infrastructure Ltd’s case Ill. Right against self {c) Sunil Batra’s case incrimination IV. Solitary confinement (d) Nandini Satpathy’s I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C 8. The maxim ‘de minimis non curat lex’ is the foundation of which general exception under Chapter IV of the Indian Penal Code? Act causing slight harm Act of child under seven years of age Act of child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding Accident in doing a lawful act 9. The defence of intoxication is not available: Where the person is incapable of knowing the nature of the act ‘Where the intoxication is voluntary Where the person is incapable of knowing that what heis doing in wrong. Where the person is incapable of knowing that what he is doing is contrary to law 10. ‘A who is abducted by “B’ is forced by the threat of instant death by ‘B’ who is heavily armed to use his (i.e. A’s) skills as a smith to force open the door of a house in order to enable ‘B’ to commit robbery. ‘A’ has committed: Housekeeping House trespass Rebbery No offence 11. ‘A whois 19 years of age instigates his sister ‘B’ whois 6 years of age to pick the pocket of a co-passenger. As soon as ‘B’ slips the purse of the co-passenger in her school bag she is caught. However, when the purse is opened, it is found to be empty. In this case which one of the following statements is correct: ‘A and ‘B’ have committed no offence ‘A’/has committed to offence while ‘B’ has committed theft ‘A has committed an offence and ‘B’ has abetted the same B does not commit any offence and ‘4’is guilty of abetment 12. Section 303 Indian Penal Code was struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the case of: Bachan Singh vs. State of Punjab Mithu vs. state of Punjab Brij Mohan vs. State of Rajasthan Machhi Singh vs. State of Punjab 13. ‘A. a government servant removed a file from his colleague’s office to his house, made it available to an outsider and then returned it back to the office the same day in the evening. ‘A’ is guilty of which of the following offence: Criminal misappropriation of property Theft Criminal breach of trust None of the above 14. On death of a partner, in absence of any term to the contrary, a partnership firm is dissolved: Where the Will of deceased partner states that the partnership will be dissolved When last of the erstwhile partner dies When there were only two partners and one dies When a minor admitted to benefit of partnership dies 15. A partnership firm not registered with the Registrar of Firms under the Indian Partnership Act, File a suit to enforce contractual rights with a third person. File a suit based on common law rights File a suit for recovery of money under an agreement under Order XXX of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 File all types of civil suit which have merit 16. A minor acting through the guardian; Can be inducted as partner of a firm Can be admitted to the benefit of partnership with personal liability Can be admitted to the benefit of partnership without personal liability Cannot be admitted to benefit of partnership 17. Decree for specific performance for movable property can be granted; Incase the seller fails to supply the goods When the goods are not available with the seller, but the equivalent are available with third persons When the plaintiff sues for a 50 years old painting Where movable property has been destroyed 18. A and B orally settled a dispute with the help of C. This oral settlement is; An award under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 An agreement under the Contract Act Not an agreement under the Contract Act, as it is not in writing A conciliation agreement within the meaning of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 19. Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitration Tribunal may direct payment of interest; Forward whole or part of the period from the date of cause of action till award, but not for the period post the award For whole or part of the period from the date of cause of action till payment is made For the period post the award only when the arbitration clause specifically states that interest shall be awarded, Arbitration Tribunal cannot award interest and only Court can direct and award interest 20. Secondary evidence cannot be led: When original is in the possession of the other party Original is of such nature that it is not easily movable When original is in possession of the person who is out of reach and not subject to processes of the court. When original is in possession of the person who wants ta adduce secondary evidence Loading … Also Read: Law of Evidence Mains Questions Series Part I: Judicial Services