CSS 2017 Law Paper

What is the relation of claim preclusion and issue preclusion with the concept of res judicata? Differentiate between actual and constructive res judicata.

Discuss the logic behind concept of bail in criminal justice. How the right of bail in non-bailable offences has been curtailed under the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 and other special criminal substantive laws in Pakistan?

Critically appraise the constitutional safeguards for recording the confessions. Explain the procedure provided for recoding of confessions.

Examine powers of Justice of Peace under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Whether these powers are in contravention of theory of separation of Powers?

Differentiate between appeal and revision in civil matters. Do the appellate courts have the same powers and duties as are conferred on the courts of original jurisdiction?

Discuss background of Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards Act 2011. On what grounds an arbitral award can be set aside by the court?

How Pakistan Penal Code has differentiated the punishments of Diyat, Arsh and Daman?