KSLU CPC & Limitation Act Past Questions & Exam Topics
KSLU CPC & Limitation Act Past Questions & Exam Topics
To crack the KSLU exam for CPC & Limitation Act, analysing past trends is crucial. Below is a unit-wise breakdown of theory and problem questions compiled from KSLU semester papers.
How to read the map:
- ⭐⭐⭐ : Asked 5+ times — Must Cover
- ⭐⭐ : Asked 3–4 times — High Priority
- ⭐ : Asked 1–2 times
[16M]/[10M]: Essay marks[6M]/[SN]: Short notes / brief topics[Prob]: Solved problem fact patterns
📅 Unit 1 — Jurisdiction, Res Judicata, Foreign Judgments & Place of Suing
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Procedural vs Substantive Law; History, Extent & Definitions | [SN] (2017, 2025); ⭐ |
| 1.2 | Jurisdiction of Civil Courts — Kinds & Bar on Suits | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×2; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.3 | Suits of a Civil Nature (s.9) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2021); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2021); [Prob] ×1; ⭐ |
| 1.4 | Res Sub Judice — Stay of Suits (s.10) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.5 | Res Judicata & Constructive Res Judicata (ss.11–12) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.6 | Foreign Judgments (ss.13–14) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [Prob] ×3; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.7 | Place of Suing & Objection to Jurisdiction (ss.15–21) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×17; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 1.8 | Transfer of Cases (ss.22–25) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×8; ⭐⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 2 — Institution of Suits, Pleadings & Parties
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Institution of Suits & Stages of a Suit (s.26, O.4) | [16M]/[10M] (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025); ⭐⭐ |
| 2.2 | Summons & Modes of Service (ss.27–31, O.5) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.3 | Interest, Costs & Mesne Profits (ss.34–35B) | [16M]/[10M] (2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2017, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×3; ⭐⭐ |
| 2.4 | Pleadings — Fundamental Rules (O.6) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×2; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.5 | Plaint — Parts, Return & Rejection (O.7) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.6 | Written Statement, Set-off & Counter-claim (O.8) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×2; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2.7 | Parties — Joinder, Misjoinder & Non-joinder; Frame of Suit (O.1–O.2) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×2; ⭐⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 3 — Trial, Judgment & Execution
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Appearance, Examination & Non-appearance of Parties; Ex-parte Decree (O.9, O.18) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.2 | Discovery, Inspection & Production of Documents (O.11, O.13) | [16M]/[10M] (2022, 2024); ⭐ |
| 3.3 | First Hearing & Framing of Issues (O.10, O.14) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.4 | Admissions & Affidavits (O.12, O.19) | [SN] (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.5 | Adjournment (O.17) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2025); [SN] (2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2025); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐ |
| 3.6 | Death, Marriage & Insolvency of Parties (O.22) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [Prob] ×11; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3.7 | Withdrawal & Compromise of Suits (O.23) | [SN] (2026); ⭐ |
| 3.8 | Judgment & Decree (O.20); Decree vs Order | [16M]/[10M] (2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐ |
| 3.9 | Execution of Decrees — Modes, Attachment & Sale (ss.36–74, O.21) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 4 — Special Suits, Interim Orders, Appeals & Inherent Powers
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Suits by or against Government & Public Officers (ss.79–82, O.27) | [16M]/[10M] (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025); ⭐⭐ |
| 4.2 | Suits by/against Aliens, Foreign Rulers & Ambassadors (ss.85–87) | (never asked) — syllabus topic; taught for completeness |
| 4.3 | Suits Relating to Public Matters — Public Nuisance & Charities (ss.91–93) | (never asked) — syllabus topic; taught for completeness |
| 4.4 | Suits by or against Firms (O.30) | [16M]/[10M] (2017, 2019, 2024); ⭐ |
| 4.5 | Suits by or against Minors & Persons of Unsound Mind (O.32) | [16M]/[10M] (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026); [SN] (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐ |
| 4.6 | Suits by Indigent Persons (O.33) | [16M]/[10M] (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.7 | Interpleader Suits (s.88, O.35) | [16M]/[10M] (2018, 2021, 2022, 2025); [SN] (2018, 2021, 2022, 2025); ⭐⭐ |
| 4.8 | Commissions (s.75, O.26) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.9 | Arrest & Attachment before Judgment (O.38) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2017, 2023, 2024); [SN] (2014, 2017, 2023, 2024); ⭐⭐ |
| 4.10 | Temporary Injunctions (O.39) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.11 | Appointment of Receivers (O.40) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023); ⭐⭐ |
| 4.12 | Appeals — First, Second & to the Supreme Court (ss.96–112, O.41–45) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×2; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.13 | Reference, Review & Revision (ss.113–115, O.46–47) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.14 | Caveat (s.148A) | [SN] (2014, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4.15 | Inherent Powers & Interlocutory Orders (ss.148–151, s.94) | [16M]/[10M] (2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2016, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025); ⭐⭐ |
📅 Unit 5 — The Limitation Act, 1963
Topic-wise Questions
| # | Topic | Questions & Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Scheme, Objects & ‘Bars the Remedy, Not the Right’ (ss.2–3) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.2 | Sufficient Cause & Condonation of Delay (s.5) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×3; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.3 | Legal Disability (ss.6–8) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×5; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.4 | Computation of Limitation & Effect of Fraud/Mistake (ss.4, 12–17) | [16M]/[10M] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026); [SN] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026); [Prob] ×13; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.5 | Continuous Running of Time; Effect of Subsequent Disability (s.9) | [16M]/[10M] (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025); [Prob] ×1; ⭐⭐ |
| 5.6 | Acknowledgment & Effect of Part-payment (ss.18–19) | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [SN] (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025); [Prob] ×12; ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5.7 | Adverse Possession, Extinguishment of Right (s.27) & Distinction from Estoppel | [16M]/[10M] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025); [SN] (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025); [Prob] ×5; ⭐⭐⭐ |
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