CLAT 2015

The Railway authorities allowed a train to be over-crowded. In consequence, a legitimate passenger, Mr. X got his pocket picked. Choose appropriate answer-

Choose the best option for the following statement:
1. 1.Fraud is more of less intentional wrong, whereas misrepresentation may be quite innocent.
2. 2.In addition to rendering the contract voidable, is a cause of action in tort for damages. Simple misrepresentation is not a tort but a person who rightfully rescinds a contract is
entitled to compensation for any damages which he has sustained through the non-fulfillment of the contract.
3. 3.A person complaining of misrepresentation can be met with the defence that he had “the means of discovering the truth with ordinary diligence”. But excepting fraud by silence in other cases of fraud it is no defence that “the plaintiff had the means of discovering the truth by ordinary diligence”.
4. None of the above.

In a recent case a Supreme Court bench comprising of Justice Dipak misra and Justice Prafulla C pant held that the amount of maintenance to be awarded under section 125 or
CrPC cannot be restricted for the iddat period (three months) only as the inherent and fundamental principal behind section 125. Also it said that an order under section 125 Cr. PC can be passed if a person, despite having sufficient means, neglects or refuses to maintain the wife.

Select the correct statements on social justice bench constituted on social issue
1. Constituted by Supreme court on 3 December 2014
2. Started operation on 12 December 2014
3. The brainchild of chief Justice of India H.L. Dattu
4. Two-judge bench to be headed by Justice madam B lokur
5. The other member is Justice U.U. Lalit.

Select the correct statements about 14th Finance Commission which submitted its report to
president.
1. It covers the period between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2020.
2. The commission headed by former RBI Governor Y.V. Reddy.
3. Provides for devolution of tax receipts from the centre to the states.
4. Article 280 of constitution provides for appointment of Finance Commission.
5. $$1^{st}$$ and 13th Finance commission was headed by KC Neogy & Dr. Vijay kelkar respectively.

Who administers oath of office to the Governor of a state?

Governor of a state can make laws during recess of state legislative assembly through…

Who called Indian constitution as Quasi-Federal?

President of India exercises his powers….

Vote on account is meant for…