List of top Legal Studies Questions asked in SLAT

What is the meaning of the legal term ``Res ipsa loquitur''?
A mortgaged his property to B for Rupees 50 lakhs. Later, A sold the same property to C for Rupees 60 lakhs and allowed C to retain Rupees 50 lakhs to redeem the mortgage. B then sued C for recovery of the mortgage amount. What is the correct legal position?
Statement: Environmental Law is prescribed by the Bar Council of India for the LLB course. (a) The Bar Council of India mandates the Environmental Law subject for study.
(b) Environmental study is necessary for law students.
(c) The Bar Council of India has the right to consider any subject mandatory.
(d) Environmental Law is not necessary for law students.
Which statement/statements is/are correct?
A was heading towards his office and while he was parking his car in the parking lot, A mistakenly hit another car which was already parked. Even after taking all necessary precautions, the accident occurred. Which concept of law covers this incident?
Assertion: Indian Government is obligated to foster respect for international treaty obligations.
Reason: Article 51(c), a DPSP, imposes a duty upon the State to respect international law.
Right before her board exam, Sanyuktha’s mother promises to buy her a bike if she scored an overall A+. Sanyuktha scores an A+, but now her mother refuses to buy her a bike. Can Sanyuktha sue her mother?
A delivers several promissory notes to the government treasury for cancellation and consideration into one note. However, the government servant misappropriated the notes. A sues the State as bailee in the current transaction. Which is the likely outcome?
A company XYZ Ltd. has been accused of violating the Environment Protection Act, 1986 by causing pollution in the local river. According to the principle of Strict Liability, what is the company's liability in this case?
Principle 1: Indian Constitution provides for freedom of speech and expression to all of its citizens.
Principle 2: The freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions like public order, etc.
Fact: At the time of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which denounced Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, the Central Government restricted Internet services in the region mentioned in its order. In certain regions, it reduced the speed from 4G to 2G. These orders were passed by the Central Government from time to time in light of the rumoured being spread about civilian encounter killings to prevent any untoward law and order situation from happening in the region and to quell the spread of fake news.
Choose the correct option.
Principle: An accident physically unavoidable is a good defence under the law of torts.
Facts: Unexpectedly, a biker crossed in front of a bus on a road that was muddy because of the recent downpour. The bus skidded on the road as the driver applied the brakes to stop it from hitting the bicycle. As a result, the front of the plaintiff’s bus, which was approaching from the other way, was struck by the rear of the bus. It was discovered that both buses were being driven at moderate speeds. The accident nonetheless happened despite the driver’s best efforts.
Choose the correct derivation.
Assertion: Mr. N speaks ill of the business which Mr. O is doing; it amounts to defamation.
Reason: Slander is actionable per se.
A and B got married. Ten days after the marriage, the husband asked wife B to attend his friend’s wedding and to wear all her jewellery. Instead of going to the wedding, A took B to the forest and threatened to kill her unless she gave all her jewellery. B removed all her jewellery and scolded her husband and said she would file a police complaint. A lost his temper and started beating B. By hearing the commotion, people came to save B.
Can ‘B’ file a complaint against her husband?
Principle: No man should be put in peril twice for the same offence.
Fact: Atul was driving his truck in an inebriated condition, which rammed into a cab killing the driver and the passenger. Atul fled from the scene and was arrested after absconding for a few months. He was prosecuted but for the lack of evidence acquitted. A year later, an eyewitness mustered courage and came forward to the police. The State sought to prosecute Atul again.
Choose the correct derivation.
Priya promises Shivi that she will obtain a public employment for Shivi and in return Shivi agrees to pay INR 10,000 to Priya. The contract is
A abuses B, by which B is provoked. Because of this provocation, B takes out a gun and shoots at A. The bullet hits C, who is out of sight but is standing near A. C dies. Here, B did not intend or know that the bullet would hit C. B has committed