All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 (XX) Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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1. If a bailiff executes an eviction based on a civil court order later declared void for lack of jurisdiction, what protection does Section 78 of the Indian Penal Code provide?

2. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum number of consecutive days an offender may be kept in solitary confinement at a time?

3. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what is the fixed amount of compensation payable in the event of death caused by a motor vehicle accident under no-fault liability ?

4. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

5. Read the following statements and choose the correct option.

6. lf a person attempts an offence punishable with a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, what is the maximum years of imprisonment that can be imposed under Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ?

7. A juvenile aged 14 years is brought before the court for an offence not punishable with death or imprisonment for life. Under which provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, will the case primarily fall?

8. Under Section 290(1) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, within how many days from the date of framing of charge can an accused file an application for plea bargaining ?

9. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, if a person is ordered to pay a fine of₹4,000 but fails to do so, what is the maximum simple imprisonment the court may impose on the defaulter ?

10. According to Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum period of practice as an advocate, required to be considered eligible for appointment as a Public Prosecutor or Additional Public Prosecutor ?

11. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, when can facts that are otherwise irrelevant be considered relevant ?

12. What condition must be satisfied for prior evidence to be relevant under Section 33 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 ?

13. During a court trial, the defence lawyer objects to certain papers being admitted as evidence. The judge states that only public documents under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can be accepted without strict proof. Which category of documents falls under public documents ?

14. Which condition must be satisfied for things said or done by one conspirator to be admissible against another under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 ?

15. As per Section 30 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if a Magistrate sentenced a person to two years’ imprisonment and a fine, what is the maximum imprisonment he may impose in default of payment of the fine ?

16. As per the Constitution of India, after the 86th Constitutional Amendment, which directive principle was modified to ensure early childhood care and education below the age of six?

17. According to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, who can direct the Court that passed the decree to take security when an execution order is challenged in appeal ?

18. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, how many High Court Judges constitute the judicial membership of the Rule Committee ?

19. According to the Copyright Act, 1957, what is ordinarily the maximum punishment for copyright infringement under Section 63 ?

20. As per the Constitution of India, a linguistic community in India seeks to preserve its unique script and literature. Which constitutional provision guarantees the right to conserve the same ?

21. Under Section 58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the maximum period of detention in civil prison for a decree amount exceeding ₹5,000 ?

22. Which of the following situations falls within Section 58(1)(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 ?

23. A civil suit is filed against Ajay, and the court issues summons requiring him to appear. After receiving the summons, Ajay consults his lawyer to understand the timeline for filing his written statement of defence under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Within how many days from the date of service of summons must he submit his written statement ?

24. How long does the registered address furnished under Section 14A(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, remain valid if not changed ?

25. According to Section 25(a) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, what happens if the claimant fails to submit his statement of claim without sufficient cause ?

26. If a case is transmitted to the Central Government under Section 10 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, what is the time limit for solemnizing the marriage after its decision ?

27. What is the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed under Section 31 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 for breach of protection order ?

28. Under which provision of the Indian Constitution can a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed directly in the Supreme Court ?

29. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, what is the minimum period that must elapse between the publication of notice and the appearance of persons interested before the Collector ?

30. Under which provision can a citizen file a public case in the Court of Magistrate regarding issues of public interest ?

31. According to Section 44AA(2)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, a person carrying on business must maintain books of account if income from business or profession exceeds :

32. Under the Patents Act, 1970, which situation prevents a patent application from being published even after expiry of the prescribed period ?

33. Given below are two statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R) :

34. Read the statements below and choose the correct option :

35. Which type of allowance qualifies for deduction under Section 16(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 ?

36. Read the given statements and choose the correct option

37. In the following question, a statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.

38. Under Section 24(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, what percentage of the annual value of an income from house property is allowed as a standard deduction ?

39. After a government notification is issued for acquiring Mr. Mehta's farmland under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, he notices that the income from his crops steadily decreases until the authorities finally take possession. He approaches the court claiming compensation for this reduction in profits. According to the Act, what type of loss is compensable in such a case ?

40. According to Section 35A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the maximum amount a Court can award as compensatory costs in ordinary cases ?

41. According to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, when is the communication of an acceptance complete against the proposer ?

42. Rahul rents a shop in the city for running his retail business. Later, the landlord decides to terminate the lease. Since the lease is for purposes other than agriculture or manufacturing and there is no special contract between the parties, the landlord wonders how many days' notice he must legally give under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, to end the lease. What is the required notice period ?

43. According to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what is the maximum sentence of imprisonment that a Magistrate may pass in a summary trial under Section 143 ?

44. In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.

45. Read the following Statements related to the Information Technology Act, 2000 and choose the correct option.

46. In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.

47. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

48. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

49. Read the given Statements and choose the correct option.

50. In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.