Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 Marks
Paper-1 : LAW
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II selecting at least ONE question from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-I (THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE)
Q.2 Write a detailed note on the following of restitution.
Q.3 Explain the meaning and scope of “Inherent Powers” of the Court.
Q.4 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Judgment debtor
(b) Ex parte decree
SECTION-II (THE CONTRACT ACT)
Q.5 “Law does not countenance an agreement whereby it is sought to oust the jurisdiction of law courts.” Discuss and state whether there are any exceptions to this rule.
Q.6 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Consideration
(b) Contract of Guarantee
SECTION-III (LAW OF TORTS)
Q.7 “No action lies for a wrong, which is authorized by the Legislature.” Comment.
Q.8 Explain the maxim “Actio Personalis Moritur cum Persona”.
Q.9 Write short notes on:
(a) Abuse of legal process
(b) Vicarious liability
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II selecting at least ONE question from EACH SECTION. (20×4)
PART-II
SECTION-I (QANUN-I-SHAHDAT ORDER, 1984)
Q.2 Explain the different stages in which evidence of a witness is recorded in a case.
Q.3 “All relevant facts are not admissible, but all admissible facts are relevant.” Discuss.
Q.4 Write short notes on:
(a) Refreshing memory
(b) Privileged communication
SECTION-II (CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, 1898)
Q.5 Describe confession and state the procedure laid down in the Code for recording it.
Q.6 Explain the appellate jurisdiction and revisional jurisdiction of a High Court indicating points of difference between them.
Q.7 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Approver
(b) Compoundable offences
SECTION-III (PAKISTAN PENAL CODE, 1860)
Q.8 Explain the principle of “mens rea”. How far this principle is recognized in P.P.C.?
Q.9 Write short notes on:
(a) Harbouring an offender
(b) Criminal intimidation
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