List of top Legal Studies Questions on Legal Services asked in CBSE CLASS XII

With regards to the selection of panel lawyers under the NALSA Regulations, 2010, answer the questions given below:
(i) Mention the basic requirement an advocate must fulfil to be considered for empanelment.
(ii) State the composition of the selection board for empanelling advocates for High Court Legal Services Committee.
(iii) Under what circumstances can a panel lawyer be removed from any case?
(iv) When can the services of a Senior Advocate be availed by the legal services authorities?
Riya, a law graduate in India, is exploring career options in Law beyond courtroom practice. Explain any three such opportunities available to Riya. How can she apply her legal skills in these fields?
Jai, a business owner, enters into an agreement with Sana, a government official. Jai promises to pay Sana ₹10 lakhs in exchange for her influence in securing a lucrative government contract for his company. Both parties sign the agreement and begin to execute it. Identify the nature of this agreement and discuss the legal consequences for both parties involved.
Enlist any four legal services given to any beneficiary under the provision of free legal aid.
State the purpose of the Legal Services Authorities (Amendment) Act 2002.
During a court proceeding, an advocate finds out that their client intends to provide false evidence. What should the advocate do in this situation to adhere to their professional duty toward the court and uphold ethical standards?
Describe, citing any two examples, how the rules of advertising by lawyers differ from country to country.
Sunil and Asha are co-founders of a tech-startup. Recently they had a contractual disagreement with their software vendor regarding the delivery timeline of a critical project. Sunil insisted on filing a lawsuit, whereas Asha suggested resolution by appointing a neutral third party who could facilitate the parties in achieving an acceptable, voluntary agreement. Sunil agreed and their matter was resolved within two weeks.
(i) Identify the method of dispute resolution adopted by Sunil and Asha.
(ii) Give any two advantages of adopting alternate dispute resolution mechanism by the parties.
Statement 1: The Evidence Law helps the judges to separate the ‘Wheat from the Chaff’.
Statement 2: The function of the law of evidence is to provide a mechanism for the investigation and trial of offenders.
“Most accused persons do not lead defence evidence in India.” Identify the reason for this from the options given below.
In light of the principles enshrined in Article 39A, which of the following circumstances contradicts its core objective of equal justice and free legal aid?
Assertion (A): A Senior Advocate is not entitled to appear in the Supreme Court without an Advocate-on-record.
Reasoning (R): Advocates-on-record are entitled to file an appearance or act for a party in the Supreme Court.
Mei Ling is a practicing lawyer in Hong Kong. She is considering launching a marketing campaign to attract more clients. Which of the following is a feasible option for her?
Assertion (A): The Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) does not impose any formal experience requirement for requalifying as solicitor in England and Wales.
Reasoning (R): It is not possible to be a barrister and solicitor.
Choose the correct option:
In a criminal trial in a country in continental Europe, the judge, Judge Helena plays an active role in investigating the case. She questions the witnesses, evaluates the evidences presented by the parties and orders additional forensic tests. The defense lawyer, Mr. Jameson, expresses concern that the judge’s active involvement in the investigation may undermine the fairness of the trial.
In the given content, identify the probable disadvantage of the justice dispensation system that is concerning for the defense lawyer.
Raj signs a contract to perform at a music festival. A few days before the festival, Raj develops a severe illness and doctors advise him complete rest. He misses the performance. Organisers of the event had to cut a sorry figure as Raj’s performance was the highlight of the music festival.
Which of the given statements best describes Raj’s inability to perform at the festival?
Arjun, at the request of the local community leader, builds a playground for the children in his neighborhood, spending a considerable amount of his own money. Later, Ravi, a local snack vendor, sets up a stall near the playground to sell snacks to children and promises to give Arjun 10% of his profits from all sales as a token of appreciation for building the playground. However, Ravi fails to pay Arjun the promised percentage, and Arjun decides to take legal action to recover it.
Based on contract law principles, which of the following is correct?