CSS Law Past Paper 2019

Instructions specific to this paper

• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   If a suit, between the same parties, on the same cause of action is pending in a Competent Court of Jurisdiction. Can a second suit be filed in another Court of Competent Jurisdiction in Pakistan? Argue the statement in the light of relevant provisions of Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) 1908.

2. Q. 310 marks

   (a) Discuss the scope and nature of international Commercials Arbitration (ICA) in a globalized economy. Highlight the reasons for the growth and development of “ICA”. Enumerate the international legal framework regarding the “ICA” and what are legislative and Administrative measures which have initiated in Pakistan? Comment. (b) Enumerate the legal and factual grounds against the recognition and (10) (20) enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Pakistan.

3. Q. 420 marks

   What is an Appeal? Explain the grounds upon which an appeal may be instituted and discuss the distinction between the first and second appeal against the decrees and law relating to appeal against orders.

4. Q. 520 marks

   How a witness may refresh his memory. What are the rights of the opposite party when witness is allowed to refresh his memory?

5. Q. 620 marks

   Approver is a person who is granted pardon in certain circumstances. Discuss the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC) 1898 relating to tender of pardon to accomplice.

6. Q. 720 marks

   What are the supplement proceedings, which a Court is empowered to take to secure the ends of justice?

7. Q. 810 marks

   (a) Can the pleadings be amended at any stage of proceeding? Describe the grounds upon which the amendment is allowed under the law. (b) Distinguish between the situations where the court has to return or reject (10) (20) the plaint.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.