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AIBE 19 Question Paper with Answer key and Solution PDF is available to download here. AIBE 19 was successfully conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI) on December 22, 2024. The AIBE question paper comprised a total of 100 questions according to AIBE Syllabus.

AIBE 19 Question Paper with Answer Key and Solution PDF (Set A)

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Question 1:

In which case was a registered society held to be an “authority” for the purpose of Article 12?

  • (1) Som Prakash vs. Union of India
  • (2) Ajay Hasia vs. Khalid Mujib
  • (3) Sukhdev vs. Bhagatram
  • (4) R.D. Shetty vs. International Airport Authority

Question 2:

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that fundamental rights cannot be waived?

  • (1) Gopala vs. State of Madras
  • (2) Kameshwar Singh vs. State of Bihar
  • (3) Golaknath vs. State of Punjab
  • (4) Basheshar Nath vs. I.T. Commissioner

Question 3:

By which Constitutional Amendment was clause (4B) inserted into Article 16?

  • (1) 81
  • (2) 91
  • (3) 77
  • (4) 85

Question 4:

Which of the following statements is correct about the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act?

  • (i) It introduces Article 239A by which seats are reserved for women in the legislative assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
  • (1) (i), (ii) & (iii)
  • (2) (i), (iii) & (iv)
  • (3) (ii), (iii) & (iv)
  • (4) All of these

Question 5:

The Parliament enacts the “Fair Housing Act, 2024,” which includes the following provisions:

  • (1) Section 3: Prohibits discrimination in renting or selling houses based on religion, caste, or gender.
  • (2) Section 6: Imposes a penalty of ₹10,000 for discrimination.
  • (3) Section 10: Makes it mandatory for landlords to disclose the religious background of all tenants in the previous 10 years.
    A citizen challenges Section 10, arguing that it violates the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court declares Section 10 unconstitutional but upholds the other provisions of the law. What principle did the court apply in this decision?
  • (1) Doctrine of Eclipse
  • (2) Doctrine of Severability
  • (3) Doctrine of Basic Structure
  • (4) Doctrine of Colourable Legislation

Question 6:

The reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of a State shall be submitted to the ______.

  • (1) Governor
  • (2) Committee on Public Undertakings
  • (3) Estimates Committee
  • (4) Public Accounts Committee

Question 7:

Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India declares that the Supreme Court shall be a court of record?

  • (1) Article 119
  • (2) Article 111
  • (3) Article 129
  • (4) Article 135

Question 8:

Which article deals with the powers, privileges, and immunities of Parliament and its members?

  • (1) 107
  • (2) 105
  • (3) 108
  • (4) 102

Question 9:

Which Constitutional Amendment Act inserted provisions related to GST?

  • (1) 99
  • (2) 100
  • (3) 101
  • (4) 102

Question 10:

Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

  • (1) Either House of Parliament
  • (2) Supreme Court
  • (3) Only Lok Sabha
  • (4) Rajya Sabha

Question 11:

Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 considers force to be “Criminal Force”:

  • (1) When it is used unintentionally.
  • (2) When intentionally uses force only.
  • (3) When it is used intentionally without consent, causing injury, fear or annoyance.
  • (4) When it is used in self-defence.

Question 12:

According to Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the maximum fine for making or using a document that resembles a currency note or a bank note under Section 182(1)?

  • (1) One hundred rupees
  • (2) Five hundred rupees
  • (3) Three hundred rupees
  • (4) One thousand rupees

Question 13:

According to the provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of property extends to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the wrong-doer in which of the offences committed or attempting to be committed?

  • (1) Robbery
  • (2) House-breaking after sunset
  • (3) Theft, mischief or house trespass
  • (4) (1), (2) and (3)

Question 14:

Rajesh, in a heated argument with Sunil, strikes him with a heavy iron rod. The blow fractures Sunil’s arm, and he is unable to use it for several weeks. The medical report confirms that the fracture amounts to grievous hurt. Which of the following offences has Rajesh committed?

  • (1) Simple hurt under Section 323 of IPC
  • (2) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of IPC
  • (3) Voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 of IPC
  • (4) Attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 of IPC

Question 15:

Amit, intending to cause the death of Vijay, attacks him with a knife. Vijay sustains severe injuries and dies on the spot. The investigation reveals that Amit acted with knowledge that his actions were likely to cause death. However, there is no evidence of premeditation or intent to murder Vijay. Which of the following offences has Amit committed?

  • (1) Murder under Section 302 of IPC
  • (2) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 of IPC
  • (3) Causing death by negligence under Section 304A of IPC
  • (4) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of IPC

Question 16:

Amit and Rani decide to break into a house at night with the intent of stealing valuables. They use a crowbar to force open the door, but before they can take anything, the owner arrives. Amit and Rani panic and run away without stealing. The police arrest them. Which of the following offences under the BNS have Amit and Rani committed?

  • (1) Attempt to commit theft
  • (2) House trespass with intent to commit theft
  • (3) Attempt to commit robbery
  • (4) Burglary

Question 17:

Punishment for rape in cases where the victim is a woman below the age of 16 or 12 is included in which section of the BNS?

  • (1) 64
  • (2) 65
  • (3) 63
  • (4) 72

Question 18:

A new offence of “Snatching” has been introduced by the BNS. Which section of the BNS defines “Snatching” as an offence?

  • (1) 308
  • (2) 303
  • (3) 305
  • (4) 304

Question 19:

Consider the following statements and answer:

Mr. Patel, being a police officer, receives a complaint that Raju was involved in a robbery of bank property and helped to hide valuables in his farm, as stated by villagers. With this regard:

  • (1) The Police Officer Mr. Patel may arrest Raju without warrant when Raju can be arrested only if he commits a non-cognizable offence in the presence of Mr. Patel.
  • (2) Since the reasonable complaint against Raju has been received and strong suspicion exists, he can be immediately arrested.
  • (3) Raju can be arrested only when he tries to escape or run away.
  • (4) Raju can be arrested to prevent him from making inducement, threat, or promise to witnesses.
  • (1) (1) and (3)
  • (2) (2) and (4)
  • (3) Only (4)
  • (4) Only (2)

Question 20:

BNSS introduced the provision of registration of FIR relating to commission of cognizable offences irrespective of area where the offence is committed. This FIR is known as:

  • (1) NCR
  • (2) Zero FIR
  • (3) False FIR
  • (4) Counter FIR

Question 21:

The BNSS mandates a forensic team to visit the crime scenes to collect evidence for offenses punishable with imprisonment for at least ______ years.

  • (1) 2
  • (2) 4
  • (3) 7
  • (4) 5

Question 22:

Which section of the BNSS allows for trials in absentia of proclaimed offenders?

  • (1) 251
  • (2) 349
  • (3) 356
  • (4) 366

Question 23:

Which section of BNSS facilitates trials and proceedings to be held in electronic mode?

  • (1) 532
  • (2) 330
  • (3) 430
  • (4) 530

Question 24:

Which section of BNSS repeals the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?

  • (1) 531
  • (2) 101
  • (3) 2
  • (4) 5

Question 25:

Which section mandates State Government prepare and notify a witness protection scheme with a view to ensure the protection of witnesses?

  • (1) 98
  • (2) 198
  • (3) 298
  • (4) 398

Question 26:

Which section of BNSS mandates the appointment of a designated police officer in each district and police station to provide information about arrested individuals to the general public?

  • (1) 25
  • (2) 35
  • (3) 37
  • (4) 45

Question 27:

Which section of BNSS introduces provisions for identifying, attaching, and forfeiting the property of proclaimed offenders located outside India?

  • (1) 74
  • (2) 76
  • (3) 84
  • (4) 86

Question 28:

Which section of BNSS places restrictions on the adjournment of trials, ensuring expeditious resolution of cases?

  • (1) 146
  • (2) 246
  • (3) 346
  • (4) 356

Question 29:

A suit is pending in District Court A, but one of the parties, Meera, requests its transfer to District Court B, claiming bias of the judge. The opposing party objects, stating the request is baseless. Who has the authority to decide whether the suit can be transferred?

  • (1) The District Court A where the suit is pending
  • (2) The High Court or the Supreme Court
  • (3) The Civil Judge in District Court B
  • (4) A committee of local advocates

Question 30:

Maya files a suit in Court A for the recovery of money from Neha. During proceedings, Neha requests that Seema be added as a defendant, claiming Seema is liable. Maya objects. The Court reviews the application and decides Seema should be included as a defendant. Which principle of CPC is applied?

  • (1) Order 1, Rule 10 – Joinder and Substitution of Parties
  • (2) Order 7, Rule 11 – Rejection of Plaint
  • (3) Order 5 – Service of Summons
  • (4) Order 6, Rule 17 – Amendment of Pleadings

Question 31:

Which section of the CPC allows for the appeal from original decrees?

  • (1) Section 96
  • (2) Section 100
  • (3) Section 115
  • (4) Section 104

Question 32:

Under the CPC, what is the maximum time limit for filing a written statement in a suit?

  • (1) 30 Days
  • (2) 60 Days
  • (3) 120 Days
  • (4) 90 Days

Question 33:

Which section of the CPC provides exemption of the President of India and the Governors of states from personal appearance in court?

  • (1) Section 132
  • (2) Section 133
  • (3) Section 128
  • (4) Section 130

Question 34:

What is the term used for a court’s power to transfer a case from one court to another under the Code of Civil Procedure?

  • (1) Res Judicata
  • (2) Reference
  • (3) Review
  • (4) Transfer of suits

Question 35:

Under which order of the CPC the procedure for summary suits is provided?

  • (1) Order XXXV
  • (2) Order XXXVII
  • (3) Order XXXIV
  • (4) Order XXXVI

Question 36:

Which section of the CPC deals with the principle of “res judicata”?

  • (1) Section 11
  • (2) Section 10
  • (3) Section 12
  • (4) Section 9

Question 37:

____ of the CPC provides for an interpleader suit.

  • (1) Section 88
  • (2) Section 89
  • (3) Section 92
  • (4) Section 86

Question 38:

Which section of the CPC provides for the payment of compensatory costs?

  • (1) Section 35
  • (2) Section 35(A)
  • (3) Section 35(B)
  • (4) Section 36

Question 39:

Which word is inserted in Section 22 of the BSA that was not present in Section 24 of the Evidence Act?

  • (1) Inducement
  • (2) Coercion
  • (3) Threat
  • (4) Promise

Question 40:

Existence of course of business when relevant is discussed in:

  • (1) Section 12 of the BSA, 2023
  • (2) Section 13 of the BSA, 2023
  • (3) Section 14 of the BSA, 2023
  • (4) Section 15 of the BSA, 2023

Question 41:

In a criminal trial, Rajesh is accused of theft. During investigation, the police recover a stolen laptop from a location frequented by Rajesh. His fingerprints are found on the laptop. According to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, how should the court interpret this evidence?

  • (1) The recovered laptop and fingerprints are automatically considered conclusive proof of Rajesh’s guilt.
  • (2) The recovered laptop and fingerprints are circumstantial evidence that can be considered along with other evidence, but do not by themselves prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
  • (3) The evidence is inadmissible because the police did not obtain a search warrant.
  • (4) The fingerprints must be verified by at least two independent forensic experts before being presented in court.

Question 42:

Where a document is executed in several parts like printing, lithography or photography, video recording, computer resource as electronic or digital records, the BSA 2023 classifies each part as:

  • (1) Primary evidence
  • (2) Secondary evidence
  • (3) Circumstantial evidence
  • (4) Scientific evidence

Question 43:

Which section of BSA provides that no court shall require any communication between the Ministers and the President of India to be produced before it?

  • (1) 65
  • (2) 165
  • (3) 268
  • (4) 168

Question 44:

According to Section 46 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, when character evidence is relevant in civil cases?

  • (1) Always relevant to prove conduct
  • (2) Only when related to other relevant fact
  • (3) Never relevant
  • (4) Only in criminal cases

Question 45:

As per Section 78(2) of the BSA 2023, presumption about the officer signing or certifying a document is:

  • (1) The officer’s signature is assumed to be forgery
  • (2) The officer did not hold the claimed office at the time of signing
  • (3) The officer held the official character claimed when signing or certifying the document
  • (4) The document’s authenticity is independent of the official’s official character

Question 46:

Under Section 146 of the BSA 2023, when are leading questions permissible in court proceedings?

  • (1) Always allowed in examination-in-chief without restriction
  • (2) Not allowed during cross-examination
  • (3) Can be asked in any stage without objection
  • (4) Permitted during cross-examination and when matters are introductory, undisputed, or proved

Question 47:

Which of the following is a characteristic of mediation?

  • (1) Mediator imposes binding decision
  • (2) Neutral third party facilitates negotiation
  • (3) Mediator acts as judge
  • (4) Always court-ordered

Question 48:

A dispute arises between ABC Ltd. and XYZ Pvt. Ltd. regarding arbitration. Parties fail to agree on arbitrator. Which provision of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 applies?

  • (1) Court appoints arbitrator under Section 11
  • (2) Parties must mutually select an arbitrator
  • (3) Arbitrator must be appointed by ICA
  • (4) Appointment issue resolved by conciliation

Question 49:

Which of the following is not an advantage of ADR?

  • (1) Faster than litigation
  • (2) More confidentiality
  • (3) Always results in binding decision
  • (4) Less expensive than court cases

Question 50:

Kiran wins arbitral award; Meera refuses to pay citing irregularities. Kiran seeks court enforcement. Which ACA 1996 section applies?

  • (1) Section 34 – challenge award
  • (2) Section 36 – automatic enforcement unless set aside
  • (3) Section 9 – interim relief
  • (4) Section 11 – appointment of arbitrator

Question 51:

Which sections discuss “sapinda relationships” under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955?

  • (1) Sections 3(f), 5(v)
  • (2) Sections 3(i), 5(v)
  • (3) Sections 3(i)(i), 3(g), 5(iv)
  • (4) Sections 3(f)(i)(ii), Explanation to 3(g), 5(v)

Question 52:

Under Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the divorced person, to marry again:

  • (1) Has to wait for one year from the date of decree
  • (2) Has to wait for six months from the date of decree
  • (3) May marry immediately thereafter without leave of court
  • (4) None of these

Question 53:

Aarti seeks divorce on cruelty grounds under Section 13(1)(ia) HMA. Which is true?

  • (1) Only adultery allows divorce
  • (2) Cruelty includes mental and emotional cruelty, not just physical
  • (3) Divorce not available on cruelty grounds
  • (4) Must prove cruelty was intentional

Question 54:

On matters where Dayabhaga is silent, what prevails?

  • (1) Local customs
  • (2) Smritis
  • (3) Shrutis
  • (4) Mitakshara

Question 55:

Custody under Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 – main factor?

  • (1) Parents’ financial stability
  • (2) Gender of child
  • (3) Welfare and best interest of child
  • (4) Wealthier parent gets custody automatically

Question 56:

Match the following:

a. Spoken words – (i) Sunna-ul-Qaul

b. Deepika vs. CAT – (ii) Customary Law

c. Silence – (iii) Sunna-ul-Tagrir

d. Ass Kaur vs. Kartar Singh – (iv) Atypical Relationships

e. Shayara Bano vs. UOI – (v) Triple Talaq

f. Maintenance – (vi) Maintenance

  • (1) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-v, f-vi
  • (2) a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-v, e-vi
  • (3) a-i, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii, e-v, f-vi
  • (4) a-iii, b-vi, c-i, d-ii, e-v

Question 57:

Fatima seeks maintenance post-divorce under Muslim law. Which is true?

  • (1) No maintenance since remarried
  • (2) Maintenance only for iddat period
  • (3) Maintenance for herself during iddat + children until self-supporting
  • (4) Maintenance indefinitely despite remarriage

Question 58:

Remedy of restitution of conjugal rights is given in Section ___ of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

  • (1) Section 13
  • (2) Section 11
  • (3) Section 6
  • (4) Section 9

Question 59:

Which case pioneered prison letters as PIL on torture?

  • (1) Hussainara Khatoon vs. Bihar
  • (2) Sunil Batra vs. Delhi Administration
  • (3) Mukti Morcha vs. UOI
  • (4) Narasimha Rao case
Correct Answer: (2) Sunil Batra vs. Delhi Administration
View Solution



In Sunil Batra (1978), a prisoner’s letter about torture was treated as PIL by SC, expanding scope of Article 21 protections. Quick Tip: Sunil Batra = milestone PIL on custodial torture via prison letters.


Question 60:

1980s bonded labour case – what did SC hold?

  • (1) Right to free legal aid is only directive, not fundamental
  • (2) Monetary relief only, no systemic reforms
  • (3) Right against forced labour is fundamental right under Art. 21
  • (4) Only govt. agencies can file labour petitions
Correct Answer: (3) Right against forced labour is fundamental under Art. 21
View Solution



The SC held that right against bonded labour is part of right to life and dignity under Article 21. It recognized forced labour as unconstitutional. Quick Tip: Article 21 → includes freedom from bonded labour.


Question 61:

Read the given statements and choose the correct option.

Statement 1: In PIL cases, the Court plays a passive role similar to traditional cases.

Statement 2: PIL is primarily focused on individual disputes.

  • (A) Both statements are true.
  • (B) Only Statement 1 is true.
  • (C) Only Statement 2 is true.
  • (D) Both statements are false.

Question 62:

Assertion (A): The concept of “locus standi” is relaxed in PIL cases.

Reason (R): PIL allows any public-spirited person to approach the court on behalf of those who cannot represent themselves.

  • (A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  • (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  • (D) (A) is false, and (R) is true.

Question 63:

Which of the following best defines delegated legislation?

  • (A) Legislation passed by local governments.
  • (B) Laws enacted by Parliament or the Legislature.
  • (C) Laws made by an administrative authority under powers given to them by Parliament.
  • (D) A judicial decision made by an administrative tribunal.

Question 64:

In 2020 at Dhorodo village the Panchayat elections could not happen due to Covid pandemic while the tenure of the Panchayat was getting over that year itself. Mr. Haribansh represented the people that year at the Panchayat post dissolution of the Panchayat tenure and made a law exercising the delegated power, vide, the Panchayati Raj Act of the state to restrict economic activities per day to ₹100 only. In which of the following cases this is allowed or restricted?

  • (A) MCD vs. Birla Cotton Mills
  • (B) Patna University vs. Amita Tiwari
  • (C) Jalan Trading vs. Union of India
  • (D) None of these

Question 65:

Which of the following is/are not ground/s for judicial review of administrative action?

  • (1) Illegality
  • (2) Irrationality
  • (3) Proportionality
  • (4) Public opinion
  • (A) Only (2)
  • (B) (2) and (4)
  • (C) (1), (2) and (3)
  • (D) Only (4)

Question 66:

What does “conflict of interest” refer to in professional ethics?

  • (A) A situation involving legal disputes
  • (B) A situation where two professionals disagree
  • (C) A conflict between ethics and laws
  • (D) A situation where personal interests conflict with professional duties

Question 67:

Advocate Mr. X was representing a client, Mr. Y, in a property dispute case. During the proceedings, Advocate X accepted a bribe from the opposing party to delay the case, causing significant harm to Mr. Y’s interests. Moreover, Mr. X failed to inform his client about critical hearing dates, leading to adverse judgments. On the basis of the above problem, select the correct option.

  • (A) It is a violation of Rules made by the Bar Council of India for the professional ethics
  • (B) It is only an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2018
  • (C) It amounts to criminal conspiracy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  • (D) It amounts to the Contempt of Court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Question 68:

The nature of proceedings in the cases of professional misconduct is:

  • (A) Both (1) and (4)
  • (B) Only (2)
  • (C) Only (3)
  • (D) (1), (3) and (4)

Question 69:

Appropriate procedural safeguards help reduce threats to objectivity and counter any perception of possible bias, which of the following is/are not procedural safeguards?

  • (1) Act in a fraudulent manner
  • (2) Providing peer-review of valuation, if necessary
  • (3) Non-Disclosure of any prior association with the client
  • (4) Non-Disclosure of any possible source of conflict of interest
  • (A) (3) and (4)
  • (B) Only (2)
  • (C) Only (4)
  • (D) (2) and (4)

Question 70:

As per Section 2(84) Share means share in the share capital of a Company and includes:

  • (A) (1) and (2)
  • (B) (4)
  • (C) (1), (2) and (3)
  • (D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 71:

Section 43 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for ________.

  • (A) Issue of Shares at Premium
  • (B) Kinds of Shares Capital
  • (C) Buy Back of Shares
  • (D) Reduction in Share Capital

Question 72:

A manufacturing company in Surat named “X” has been discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby river, violating the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Based on the above problem, select the correct answer.

  • (A) It is the violation of Section 24 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  • (B) It is the violation of Section 40 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
  • (C) It is not the violation of the provisions of the laws stated in the problem.
  • (D) It is the violation of Section 23 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

Question 73:

Which of the following Acts is popularly known as Umbrella Legislation?

  • (A) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
  • (B) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  • (C) The Factories Act, 1948
  • (D) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Question 74:

Which of the following is/are included under Section 2(1)(w) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 describing the Intermediary?

  • (1) Cyber Cafes
  • (2) Telecom Regulators
  • (3) Social Media Platforms
  • (4) Internet Service Providers
  • (A) (1), (2) and (3)
  • (B) (1), (3) and (4)
  • (C) (1), (2) and (4)
  • (D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 75:

Malti, a small business owner, runs an online store. Her site was hacked and customer data stolen. Which provision applies?

  • (A) Punishable under Section 66 of the IT Act, 2000
  • (B) Punishable only under criminal laws
  • (C) Punishable under Section 66 of the IT Act, 2000 + compensation claimable
  • (D) Customers have no legal remedy under IT Act

Question 76:

Which of the following is/are included under “employer” in Industrial Relations Code, 2020?

  • (1) Occupier of the factory
  • (2) Contractor
  • (3) Manager of the factory
  • (4) Managing director of the factory
  • (A) Only (4)
  • (B) (1), (3) and (4)
  • (C) (1), (2) and (4)
  • (D) (1), (2) and (3)

Question 77:

Which of the following legislations is included under the Social Security Code, 2020?

  • (1) The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
  • (2) The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  • (3) The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
  • (4) The Employment Exchanges Act, 1959
  • (A) Only (3)
  • (B) (3) and (4)
  • (C) (1), (2) and (3)
  • (D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

Question 78:

________ have not been set up under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

  • (A) Industrial Tribunals
  • (B) Environmental Tribunals
  • (C) Labour Courts
  • (D) National Tribunal

Question 79:

XYZ Textiles Ltd. terminated 4 workers for misconduct without compensation. Under ID Act, select the correct answer.

  • (A) The termination does not amount to retrenchment, hence no compensation.
  • (B) The termination amounts to lay-off, hence compensation will be awarded.
  • (C) The termination amounts to retrenchment, hence compensation will be awarded.
  • (D) The termination violated the ID Act, hence compensation will be awarded.

Question 80:

Ms J, a banker refuses to honour a cheque of Ms F despite sufficient balance. Ms F suffers no monetary loss. Which maxim applies?

  • (A) Volenti-non-fit-injuria
  • (B) Injuria-sine-damnum
  • (C) Damnum-sine-injuria
  • (D) Res-ipsa-loquitur

Question 81:

Mr B told Mr A to leave the premises in occupation of Mr A. When Mr A refused, Mr B collected some of his workmen who mustered round Mr A. They tucked up their sleeves and aprons and threatened to break the plaintiff’s neck, but did not leave. Under which tortious act, Mr A can file the case?

  • (A) False Imprisonment
  • (B) Assault
  • (C) Battery
  • (D) Hurt

Question 82:

Ms J knowingly took a lift with driver Mr T who was under the influence of alcohol. The car met with an accident and Ms J got injuries. She filed a case for compensation. Which defence could be claimed by Mr T?

  • (A) Volenti non-fit injuria
  • (B) Act of God
  • (C) Inevitable Accident
  • (D) Act of Necessity

Question 83:

Mr K is owner of a building containing many rooms and earns rent from it. Mr Y is owner of an adjacent cotton mill which causes noise and smoke, forcing tenants to vacate rooms and resulting in loss of rent for Mr K. Which tort applies?

  • (A) Damnum sine injuria
  • (B) Trespass to land
  • (C) Nuisance
  • (D) Negligence

Question 84:

There was a collision between a government-owned bus and a private bus. Both were driving negligently and caused damage. Determine the tortious act.

  • (A) Private bus owner is negligent
  • (B) Government bus owner is negligent
  • (C) Inevitable accident
  • (D) Contributory negligence

Question 85:

The term “Income” is described in the Income Tax Act, 1961 under _____.

  • (A) Section 2(24)
  • (B) Section 2(20)
  • (C) Section 3
  • (D) Section 10E

Question 86:

Mr X deposits ₹65,000 in a 5-year term deposit with the Post Office to avail deduction under Section 80C. Assuming Mr X does not opt for the concessional regime u/s 115BAC, what is correct?

  • (A) Mr X is guilty of tax evasion/tax avoidance.
  • (B) Mr X is not guilty of either tax evasion/tax avoidance.
  • (C) No tax deduction can be availed under Section 80C.
  • (D) It is unlawful to treat a deposit as personal expenditure.

Question 87:

Read the statements:
1. Agricultural income is exempt from tax under Section 10(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Non-agricultural income above exemption + agricultural income above ₹5000 is taxable via partial integration.

  • (A) Both statements are incorrect.
  • (B) Only Statement 1 is true.
  • (C) Only Statement 2 is true.
  • (D) Both statements are correct.

Question 88:

Rent-free accommodation provided by employer to employee is ____.

  • (A) Perquisite under Section 17(2) of IT Act
  • (B) Perquisite under Section 16(2)
  • (C) Allowance under Section 10(13A)
  • (D) Allowance under Section 10(1)

Question 89:

An agreement not enforceable by law is called ___.

  • (A) Section 2(d)
  • (B) Section 2(e)
  • (C) Section 2(f)
  • (D) Section 2(g)

Question 90:

The concept of invalid guarantee is covered under Sections ___.

  • (A) 142–146
  • (B) 142–144
  • (C) 143–147
  • (D) 140–143

Question 91:

"A", a real estate developer, entered into a contract with "B", the owner of a piece of land, for the purchase of her property. The contract stipulated that "A" would pay 50 lakhs in advance and the remaining 1 crore within six months. In return, "B" agreed to transfer the title to the land. However, after receiving the advance payment, "B" refused to execute the sale deed claiming that she received a better offer from another buyer. "A" demanded the enforcement of the contract under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, but "B" denied his claim. "A" has to file a suit in a court of law.

  • (A) "A" may file a suit in the criminal court having the powers under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
  • (B) "A" may file a suit in the special court constituted under the Specific Relief Act, 1963.
  • (C) "A" may file a suit in the civil court having powers under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908.
  • (D) No suit can be brought against "A" as there is no breach of contract.

Question 92:

"A" transfers a piece of land to "B" on the condition that "B" shall not transfer the land to anyone else for the next 10 years. In this case, "B" has no right to transfer the land to someone else for the next 10 years.

  • (A) It amounts to Conditional Transfer of Property.
  • (B) It amounts to Conditional Limitations on Transfer of Property.
  • (C) It amounts to Subsequent Transfer of Property.
  • (D) It amounts to conditions precedent in the Transfer of Property.

Question 93:

Mr. Rajesh issued a cheque of ₹50,000 to his supplier, Mr. Sharma, for the payment of goods purchased. When Mr. Sharma deposited the cheque, it was returned by the bank with the remark "Insufficient Funds." On the basis of the above problem, select the correct option.

  • (A) A complaint in writing is to be made by Mr. Sharma in the court within three months for the dishonour of the cheque.
  • (B) A complaint in writing is to be made by Mr. Sharma in the court within one month for the dishonour of the cheque.
  • (C) A complaint in writing is to be made by Mr. Sharma in the court within five months for the dishonour of the cheque.
  • (D) A complaint in writing is to be made by Mr. Sharma in the court within two months for the dishonour of the cheque.
Correct Answer: (B) A complaint in writing is to be made by Mr. Sharma in the court within one month for the dishonour of the cheque
View Solution



Step 1: Law applicable.

Cheque dishonour is governed by Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.


Step 2: Complaint period.

Complaint must be filed within one month from the date on which cause of action arises after expiry of notice period.


Step 3: Elimination.

Options (A), (C), (D) provide wrong time limits.


Conclusion: Correct limit is one month. Quick Tip: For cheque bounce cases, complaint must be filed within one month after notice period lapses.


Question 94:

Section 31 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 is related to:

  • (A) Rescission of contracts
  • (B) Cancellation of instruments
  • (C) Declaratory decrees
  • (D) Perpetual injunction

Question 95:

How the recovery of specific immovable property may be enforced?

  • (A) A person entitled to possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner provided by The Specific Relief Act, 1963.
  • (B) A person entitled to possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
  • (C) A person entitled to possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
  • (D) A person entitled to possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Correct Answer: (D) A person entitled to possession of specific immovable property may recover it in the manner provided by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
View Solution



Step 1: Law reference.

Recovery of specific immovable property is dealt under Section 5 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963.


Step 2: Mode of recovery.

It specifically provides that possession can be recovered in the manner provided under CPC, 1908.


Step 3: Elimination.

Options (A), (B), (C) are incorrect as they do not specify CPC, which is mandatory.


Conclusion: Recovery is through CPC. Quick Tip: Specific Relief Act refers to CPC for actual enforcement of recovery of immovable property.


Question 96:

Which section of Law of Contract defines, “A proposal may be revoked at any time before the communication of its acceptance is complete as against the proposer, but not afterwards”?

  • (A) Section 5
  • (B) Section 4
  • (C) Section 6
  • (D) Section 7

Question 97:

According to the Land Acquisition Act (Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement), 2013, governments can acquire land for:

  • (i) Strategic purpose.
  • (A) (i) & (ii)
  • (B) (ii) & (iii)
  • (C) (i) & (iii)
  • (D) (i), (ii) & (iii)

Question 98:

Land Acquisition Act, 2013 in India has replaced which earlier legislation?

  • (A) Land Acquisition Act, 1956
  • (B) Land Acquisition Act, 1862
  • (C) Land Acquisition Act, 1894
  • (D) Land Acquisition Act, 1874

Question 99:

Soham, an independent software developer, created a mobile app called "FitLife" that provides personalized fitness plans. He registered the app’s name and logo under trademark law and copyrighted the app’s source code. However, six months after its launch, Soham discovered a competing app called "LyfWell", with a similar logo and features, being marketed by a large tech company. Soham believes the competing app copied elements of his source code and intentionally used a confusingly similar name and logo to mislead customers.


On the basis of the above problem, select the correct option. Under trademark law, can Soham claim infringement for the use of a similar name and logo by the competing app?

  • (A) Yes, if he can prove that the names are confusingly similar.
  • (B) No, because the competing app has a different name and logo.
  • (C) Yes, but only if the competitor is a small business.
  • (D) No, trademark infringement can only occur if there is identical copying.

Question 100:

What is the duration of copyright protection for literary works in India?

  • (A) 50 years from the creation of the work
  • (B) 60 years from the date of publication
  • (C) Lifetime of the author plus 60 years
  • (D) 10 years from the date of first sale

AIBE Questions

  • 1.
    The Parliament enacts the ”Fair Housing Act, 2024”, which includes the following provisions:
    (1) Section 3: Prohibits discrimination in renting or selling houses based on religion, caste, or gender.
    (2) Section 6: Imposes a penalty of 10,000 for discrimination.
    (3) Section 10: Makes it mandatory for landlords to disclose the religious background of all tenants in the previous 10 years. A citizen challenges Section 10, arguing that it violates the right to privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court declares Section 10 unconstitutional but upholds the other provisions of the law.
    What principle did the court apply in this decision?

      • Doctrine of Eclipse
      • Doctrine of Severability
      • Doctrine of Basic Structure
      • Doctrine of Colourable Legislation

    • 2.
      Which of the following is a characteristic of mediation?

        • The mediator imposes a binding decision.
        • It involves a neutral third party who facilitates negotiation between the parties.
        • The mediator acts as a judge and renders a verdict.
        • It is always court-ordered.

      • 3.
        Under which order of the CPC is the procedure for summary suits provided?

          • Order XXXV
          • Order XXXVII
          • Order XXXIV
          • Order XXXVI

        • 4.
          Which of the following Acts is popularly known as Umbrella Legislation?

            • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
            • The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
            • The Factories Act, 1948
            • The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

          • 5.
            Which section of the CPC provides exemption of the President of India and the Governors of states from personal appearance in court?

              • Section 132
              • Section 133
              • Section 128
              • Section 130

            • 6.
              Malti, a small business owner, runs an online clothing store. Recently, she noticed that her website had been hacked, and her customers’ personal information, including names, addresses, and payment details, was stolen. Shortly after, some of her customers reported unauthorized transactions on their accounts. Malti wishes to file a complaint against the incident.
              On the basis of the above problem select the correct option.

                • It is punishable under Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
                • It is punishable only under the criminal laws.
                • It is punishable under Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and customers can claim compensation under certain circumstances.
                • The customers do not have any legal remedy under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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