Here, you will find the Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Past Paper of Civil Law-II of 2025. Civil Law-II is the first paper in this ASJ Examination 2025.
ASJ Civil Law-II Past Paper 2025
Instructions:
- This Paper has three parts.
- Part-I is objective-type, having 25 Marks. Attempting is compulsory. 30 minutes is allotted. Paper was distributed separately and reclaimed upon distributing the subjective-type question paper.
- Subjective-type papers have 75 marks.
- Part-II has six questions and only three must be attempted – each carries 20 marks.
- Part-III has two questions, and only one must be attempted – each carries 15 marks.
Part-II
Q1. Order IX Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure provides that an ex parte decree may be set aside if the defendant satisfies the court that the summons was not duly served or that he was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing.
- Identify the instances where an application for setting aside an ex parte decree may be filed.
- Critically examine the judicial interpretation of the term sufficient cause with the help of case law.
- Discuss whether negligence, illness, mistake of counsel, or non-service of summons may constitute sufficient cause in different circumstances.
- The limitation for applying is thirty days or three years?
Q2. When an award is filed in court under the Arbitration Act, 1940, is it sufficient for a party to file objections to challenge the validity of the award, or must independent proceedings under sections 32 and 33 of the Act be initiated separately by way of suit? Critically discuss with reference to the scope of the statutory provisions and support your answer with case law.
Q3. Discuss the evidentiary significance of an identification parade in criminal proceedings. What is the probative value, and to what extent can a conviction rest solely on such identification? Critically analyze judicial pronouncements on the effect of irregularities or absence of an identification parade.
Q4. Explain ways/modes for impeaching the credibility of the witness in Article 151 of Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984, with illustrations, whether a previous statement or admission could be used as legal evidence against the witness. And if it can be used as legal evidence, what requisite conditions have had to be met? Cite case law to support your answer.
Q5. Discuss the relationship between the Federation and the Provinces in the context of the constitutional framework governing legislative lists and administrative relations.
In your answer, critically analyse how special constitutional provisions – such as the Council of Common Interests, National Economic Council, Electricity, and priority of requirements of natural gas – affect the issue of provincial autonomy and the broader concept of federalism, focusing post-Eighteenth Constitutional Amendment position. Support your discussion with constitutional provisions and judicial precedents.
Q6. The doctrine of separation of powers is the cornerstone of constitutional governance. When one organ of the State transgresses its limits and encroaches upon the functions of another, it strikes at the root of constitutionalism and proves to be the death-knell of the constitutional framework.”
Discuss this statement with reference to the theory and practice of separation of powers. In your answer, explain:
- Rationale and objectives of the doctrine;
- How legislative, executive, and judicial functions are meant to be kept distinct yet balanced;
- The consequences of violations of this principle on democracy, the rule of law, and institutional integrity.
Support your discussion with constitutional provisions, judicial precedents and comparative perspectives from our constitutional history. Confine discussion within the context of Part-III and Part-VII of the Constitution [of Pakistan].
Part-III
Q1. Explain the difference in the scope and nature of sections 8 and 20 of the Arbitration Act 1940. Elaborate with illustrations the instances when and where each of the provisions applies, and whether the court continues to retain seisin over arbitration proceedings after passing order(s) under aforesaid provisions. Critically discuss the difference while explaining scope of each of the provision. Support your answer with case law.
Q2. Question of executability of the decree can be raised under section 47 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908; whether such proceedings could include a challenge to the validity of the decree or validity has to be questioned separately. Discuss with reference to statutory provisions and case law with reference to the extent of jurisdiction exercisable under section 47.
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