AIBE Intermediate — Practice Questions & Judgment Writing

Previous Year Pattern Analysis

AIBE XVII (2023) — Subject-wise question distribution showed:

Subject	Questions	Difficulty

|---------|-----------|-----------|

Constitutional Law	10	Medium–High
CrPC/BNSS	10	Medium
IPC/BNS	9	Medium
CPC	8	Medium
Evidence	8	Medium
Contract Act	6	Easy–Medium
Family Law	8	Medium
Transfers/TP Act	5	Medium
Labour Law	5	Easy
Environmental Law	4	Easy
Others (10 subjects)	27	Mixed

50 Practice MCQs — High-Yield Questions

Constitutional Law:

Q1. Which Article provides that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law?

(a) Article 14 (b) Article 19 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 32

Q2. The doctrine of "Basic Structure" was propounded in:

(a) Golak Nath case (b) Kesavananda Bharati case (c) Maneka Gandhi case (d) Minerva Mills case

Q3. A writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against:

(a) Any person, public or private (b) Only government officials (c) Only courts (d) Only the police

Q4. Article 226 differs from Article 32 in that:

(a) Art 226 only issues writs for FR violation

(b) Art 226 can issue writs for any legal right, not just FR violation

(d) Art 226 is only for citizens

IPC/BNS:

Q5. 'A' shoots at 'B' intending to kill him. 'B' dies. 'A' is guilty of:

(a) Culpable homicide (b) Murder under Sec 101 BNS (c) Attempt to murder (d) Grievous hurt

Q6. Common intention under Sec 3(5) BNS requires:

(a) Written agreement (b) Prior meeting of minds (c) Same weapon used by all (d) All accused at scene together

Q7. Dishonest intention at the time of delivery constitutes:

(a) Theft (b) Extortion (c) Cheating (d) Criminal breach of trust

Contract Act:

Q8. An agreement with a minor is:

(a) Void ab initio (b) Voidable at option of minor (c) Valid if ratified at majority (d) Voidable at option of other party

Q9. Consideration may be:

(a) Past, present, or future (b) Only present or future (c) Only monetary (d) Only from promisee

Q10. Which of the following is a valid contract?

(a) Agreement to commit theft (b) Agreement between minor and adult

(c) Agreement for sale of land with consideration (d) Agreement void for uncertainty

Legal Drafting — Key Documents

Vakalatnama (Power of Attorney to Advocate)

A Vakalatnama authorises an advocate to appear and act on behalf of a client. Key contents:

•Name and address of client

•Name and enrollment number of advocate

•Name of court and case details

•Powers granted (to appear, file applications, receive notices, compromise)

•Limitation on powers (if any)

•Signatures of client and advocate, date

Legal Notice

Structure of a proper legal notice:

1."To" block — name, address of recipient

2."From" block — name, address of client, through advocate

3.Subject line — concise description

4.Facts — numbered paragraphs, chronological

5.Legal basis — which law/right violated

6.Demand — what action required

7.Time limit — usually 15/30/60 days

8.Consequence of non-compliance — "legal proceedings will be initiated"

9."Without prejudice" clause if applicable

Plaint Structure (Order 7 CPC)

1.Name and address of court

2.Case number (left blank initially)

3.Details of plaintiff: name, father's name, age, address, occupation

4.Details of defendant

5.Cause of action — when and where it arose

6.Facts constituting cause of action (numbered paragraphs)

7.Relief sought

8.Jurisdiction — territorial, pecuniary, subject-matter

9.Valuation of suit for court fees

10.Verification — signed by plaintiff, declared true to knowledge/belief

Professional Ethics — Bar Council Rules

An Advocate shall NOT:

•Advertise or solicit work (Rule 36)

•Use name/services for unauthorised practice

•Accept brief if likely to be a witness

•Act on instructions of any person other than client or client's authorised agent

•Charge fees contingent on success in litigation (no "success fees" in Indian courts)

•Acquire interest in litigation

An Advocate SHALL:

•Maintain client confidentiality (perpetual duty, even after relationship ends)

•Not appear against former client in same/related matter

•Be honest with court — never mislead

•Refuse to represent client if it involves suppressing material facts

•Attend case — if unable, brief another advocate with client's consent

Contempt of Court:

•Civil contempt: wilful disobedience of court order/undertaking

•Criminal contempt: publication that scandalises court, prejudices proceedings

•An advocate cannot use abusive language in court — amounts to contempt

AIBE & Bar Exam Prep — Intermediate