Judicial Service Examination
Gujarat SYLLABUS
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Exam Stages
Prelims + Mains + Viva-voce
Mains Papers
2 Papers
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EXAM PATTERN AT A GLANCE
PRELIMS
Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours
Negative: 0.33 Mark for each Wrong/Multiple Answer
MAINS
Papers: 2
INTERVIEW
Marks: 50
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Marks
100
Duration
2 Hours
Questions
100
Negative
0.33 Mark for each Wrong/Multiple Answer
Prelims Subjects & Topics
Part A: IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Gujarat Prohibition Act, Negotiable Instruments Act
- •Relevancy of Facts: Res Gestae (Sec 6), Motive, Preparation & Conduct (Sec 8), Alibi (Sec 11)
- •Admissions & Confessions: Confession to Police (Secs 25–26) & Discovery of Fact (Sec 27)
- •Statements by Persons who cannot be called: Dying Declarations (Sec 32(1))
- •Expert Opinion (Sec 45) & Relevancy of Character
- •Primary vs Secondary Evidence & Special Provisions for Electronic Records (Sec 65B)
- •Burden of Proof (Secs 101–111) & Statutory Presumptions (Secs 113A, 113B, 114A)
- •Doctrine of Estoppel (Secs 115–117)
- •Competency & Examination of Witnesses: Chief, Cross-Examination, Leading Questions & Hostile Witness
Part B: CPC, Limitation Act, Contract Act, Constitution of India [Part-III, Part-IVA]
- •Preamble & Fundamental Rights (Arts 12–35) with Landmark Writ Remedies (Arts 32 & 226)
- •Directive Principles of State Policy (Arts 36–51) & Fundamental Duties (Art 51A)
- •Union & State Executive: Powers of President & Governor, Ordinance Making Power
- •Union & State Judiciary: Powers and Jurisdiction of Supreme Court & High Courts
- •Distribution of Legislative Powers (Union, State & Concurrent Lists) & Repugnancy (Art 254)
- •Emergency Provisions (Arts 352–360) & Constitutional Amendments (Art 368 / Basic Structure)
Part C: General Knowledge, English Language, Test of Reasoning, Numerical & Mental Ability, Computer Applications
- •Essay Writing on Contemporary Socio-Legal, Constitutional and National Issues
- •Legal Précis Writing & Summarization of Judicial Decisions
- •Legal Translation: English to Vernacular / Hindi & Vernacular to English
- •Legal Grammar, Idiomatic Expressions, Sentence Correction & Legal Vocabulary
Language: 75 Questions in English, 25 Questions in Gujarati
- •Essay Writing on Contemporary Socio-Legal, Constitutional and National Issues
- •Legal Précis Writing & Summarization of Judicial Decisions
- •Legal Translation: English to Vernacular / Hindi & Vernacular to English
- •Legal Grammar, Idiomatic Expressions, Sentence Correction & Legal Vocabulary
MAINS EXAMINATION
Paper I : (CRIMINAL)
75 Marks
02½ Hours
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
- •General Explanations, Common Intention (Sec 34) vs Common Object (Sec 149)
- •General Exceptions (Secs 76–106) & Right of Private Defence
- •Inchoate Offences: Abetment (Secs 107–120) & Criminal Conspiracy (Secs 120A–120B)
- •Offences Against Public Tranquility: Unlawful Assembly, Rioting & Affray (Secs 141–160)
- •Offences Affecting Human Body: Culpable Homicide (Sec 299) vs Murder (Sec 300), Hurt, Kidnapping & Rape
- •Offences Against Property: Theft, Extortion, Robbery, Dacoity, Criminal Breach of Trust & Cheating
- •Offences Relating to Marriage (Sec 498A), Forgery (Sec 463) & Defamation (Sec 499)
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- •Constitution & Hierarchy of Criminal Courts and Powers (Secs 6–25A)
- •Arrest of Persons & Rights of Arrested Persons (Secs 41–60A)
- •Process to Compel Appearance: Summons, Warrants, Proclamation & Attachment
- •Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents (Section 125)
- •Information to Police, FIR (Sec 154), Police Investigation & Charge Sheet (Sec 173)
- •Cognizance of Offences & Complaints to Magistrates (Secs 190–203)
- •Framing of Charges & Joinder of Charges (Secs 211–224)
- •Trial Procedures: Sessions Trial, Warrant Cases, Summons Cases & Summary Trials
- •Bail Provisions: Bailable (Sec 436), Non-Bailable (Sec 437) & Anticipatory Bail (Sec 438)
- •Criminal Appeals, Reference, Revision & Inherent Powers of High Court (Sec 482)
- •Criminal Framing of Charges & Judgment Writing
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- •Relevancy of Facts: Res Gestae (Sec 6), Motive, Preparation & Conduct (Sec 8), Alibi (Sec 11)
- •Admissions & Confessions: Confession to Police (Secs 25–26) & Discovery of Fact (Sec 27)
- •Statements by Persons who cannot be called: Dying Declarations (Sec 32(1))
- •Expert Opinion (Sec 45) & Relevancy of Character
- •Primary vs Secondary Evidence & Special Provisions for Electronic Records (Sec 65B)
- •Burden of Proof (Secs 101–111) & Statutory Presumptions (Secs 113A, 113B, 114A)
- •Doctrine of Estoppel (Secs 115–117)
- •Competency & Examination of Witnesses: Chief, Cross-Examination, Leading Questions & Hostile Witness
The Probation of Offenders' Act, 1958
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Probation of Offenders' Act, 1958
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- •Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange & Cheques: Distinctions and Essential Features
- •Negotiation, Endorsement, Holder & Holder in Due Course (Secs 8–9)
- •Dishonour of Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds (Chapter XVII, Secs 138–142)
- •Statutory Notice, Cause of Action, Presumptions (Secs 118, 139) & Summary Trial Procedure
The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
- •Compulsorily Registerable Documents (Section 17)
- •Optionally Registerable Documents (Section 18)
- •Time and Place of Presentation of Documents (Secs 23–31)
- •Consequences and Effects of Non-Registration (Section 49)
Paper II : (CIVIL)
75 Marks
02½ Hours
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- •Jurisdiction of Civil Courts (Sec 9), Res Judicata (Sec 11) & Res Sub-Judice (Sec 10)
- •Place of Suing (Secs 15–20), Institution of Suits & Summons (Order V)
- •Pleadings (Order VI), Plaint (Order VII) & Written Statement / Counter-Claim (Order VIII)
- •Appearance of Parties, Ex-Parte Decrees & Setting Aside Remedies (Order IX)
- •Framing of Issues (Order XIV) & Disposal of Suits at First Hearing (Order XV)
- •Temporary Injunctions & Interlocutory Orders (Order XXXIX)
- •Execution of Decrees and Orders (Secs 36–74, Order XXI)
- •Appeals (First Appeal - Sec 96, Second Appeal - Sec 100), Reference, Review & Revision (Sec 115)
- •Civil Judgment Writing & Decree Preparation (Order XX)
The Limitation Act, 1963
- •Bar of Limitation (Sec 3) & Extension / Condonation of Delay (Sec 5)
- •Legal Disability (Secs 6–8) & Continuous Running of Time (Sec 9)
- •Computation of Limitation Period: Exclusion of Time in Legal Proceedings (Secs 12–15)
- •Effect of Written Acknowledgment (Sec 18) & Part-Payment (Sec 19)
- •Acquisition of Ownership by Possession / Prescription (Secs 25–27)
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
- •Formation of Contract: Proposal, Acceptance, Revocation & Consideration (Sec 2(d), Sec 25)
- •Free Consent: Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Misrepresentation & Mistake (Secs 15–22)
- •Void Agreements, Contingent Contracts & Quasi-Contracts (Secs 68–72)
- •Performance and Discharge of Contract & Doctrine of Frustration (Sec 56)
- •Remedies for Breach of Contract: Liquidated Damages & Compensation (Secs 73–75)
- •Special Contracts: Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge & Agency
The Indian Partnership Act, 1932
- •Nature and Definition of Partnership, Test of Partnership & Position of Minor (Sec 30)
- •Mutual Rights and Liabilities of Partners & Implied Authority of Partner
- •Incoming and Outgoing Partners, Registration of Firms & Effect of Non-Registration (Sec 69)
- •Dissolution of Firm & Modes of Dissolution (Secs 39–44)
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
- •Recovery of Possession of Movable & Immovable Property (Secs 5–8)
- •Specific Performance of Contracts & Defences (Secs 9–16, Substituted Performance Sec 20)
- •Rectification, Rescission & Cancellation of Instruments (Secs 26–31)
- •Declaratory Decrees (Secs 34–35)
- •Preventive Relief: Temporary, Perpetual & Mandatory Injunctions (Secs 36–42)
The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
LANGUAGE & TRANSLATION
Paper III : (GUJARATI LANGUAGE)
50 Marks
01½ Hours
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Gujarati Language proficiency
- •Essay Writing on Contemporary Socio-Legal, Constitutional and National Issues
- •Legal Précis Writing & Summarization of Judicial Decisions
- •Legal Translation: English to Vernacular / Hindi & Vernacular to English
- •Legal Grammar, Idiomatic Expressions, Sentence Correction & Legal Vocabulary
INTERVIEW / VIVA-VOCE
50
Marks
Interview marks are added to the written examination score to prepare the final merit list.
STATE-SPECIFIC LAWS
The following laws and topics are specific to the Gujarat Judiciary syllabus and are thoroughly covered in EdVidhi's state module:
- The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
- The Gujarat Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887
- The Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004
- Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
- PCPNDT Act
- Registration of Births and Deaths Act
WHAT MAKES THIS SYLLABUS DIFFERENT?
- →Negative marking of 0.33 marks in Prelims
- →25 questions in Prelims are in Gujarati language
- →Includes unique acts like PCPNDT Act, Gambling Act, and Immoral Traffic Act
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