Judicial Service Examination
Uttar Pradesh SYLLABUS
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Exam Stages
Prelims + Mains + Interview
Mains Papers
4 Papers
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EXAM PATTERN AT A GLANCE
PRELIMS
MAINS
Papers: 4
INTERVIEW
Marks: 100
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
LAW
300 Marks
2 hrs
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Jurisprudence
- •Schools of Jurisprudence: Analytical, Natural Law, Historical, Sociological & Realist
- •Sources of Law: Custom, Precedent (Stare Decisis & Ratio Decidendi) & Legislation
- •Legal Concepts: Legal Rights and Duties, Ownership, Possession, Title & Property
- •Legal Personality: Status of Unborn, Dead Persons, Animals, Corporations & Idols
- •Liability: Civil and Criminal Liability, Negligence, Strict Liability & Theories of Punishment
International Organisations
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under International Organisations
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Current International Affairs
- •Definitions: Premises, Landlord, Tenant, Standard Rent & Lawful Additions
- •Grounds of Eviction: Non-Payment of Rent, Subletting, Bona Fide Personal Requirement
- •Powers, Duties and Procedures of Rent Controller / Rent Controlling Authority
- •Appeals, Revision and Summary Procedure for Quick Eviction
Indian Constitution
- •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)
Transfer of Property Act
- •General Principles of Transfer: Transferable Property, Rule Against Perpetuity (Sec 14)
- •Vested Interest (Sec 19) vs Contingent Interest (Sec 21)
- •Doctrine of Election (Sec 35), Ostensible Owner (Sec 41) & Lis Pendens (Sec 52)
- •Fraudulent Transfer (Sec 53) & Doctrine of Part Performance (Sec 53A)
- •Sales & Mortgages: Right of Redemption (Sec 60), Clog on Redemption, Foreclosure & Sale
- •Leases of Immovable Property (Secs 105–117), Exchanges, Gifts (Secs 122–129) & Actionable Claims
Indian Evidence 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
Indian Penal Code
- •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)
Civil Procedure Code
- •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)
Criminal Procedure Code
- •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
Contract
- •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
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
150 Marks
2 hrs
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Indian history and Indian culture
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian history and Indian culture
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Indian geography
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian geography
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Indian politics
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian politics
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Current national affairs
- •Definitions: Premises, Landlord, Tenant, Standard Rent & Lawful Additions
- •Grounds of Eviction: Non-Payment of Rent, Subletting, Bona Fide Personal Requirement
- •Powers, Duties and Procedures of Rent Controller / Rent Controlling Authority
- •Appeals, Revision and Summary Procedure for Quick Eviction
India and world
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under India and world
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Indian economics
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian economics
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
International affairs
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under International affairs
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
International organisations
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under International organisations
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Science and technology
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Science and technology
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Information technology and space etc.
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Information technology and space etc.
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
MAINS EXAMINATION
Paper No.1 General Knowledge
200 Marks
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
History of India and Indian Culture
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under History of India and Indian Culture
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Geography of India
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Geography of India
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Indian Polity
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian Polity
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Current National Issues
- •Definitions: Premises, Landlord, Tenant, Standard Rent & Lawful Additions
- •Grounds of Eviction: Non-Payment of Rent, Subletting, Bona Fide Personal Requirement
- •Powers, Duties and Procedures of Rent Controller / Rent Controlling Authority
- •Appeals, Revision and Summary Procedure for Quick Eviction
Topics of Social relevance
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Topics of Social relevance
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
India and the World
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under India and the World
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Indian Economy
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Indian Economy
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
International Affairs and Institutions
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under International Affairs and Institutions
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Science and Technology, Communications and Space
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Science and Technology, Communications and Space
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Paper No. 3 Law-I (Substantive Law)
200 Marks
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Law of contracts
- •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
Law of Partnership
- •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)
Law concerning easements and torts
- •Foundational Principles: Injuria Sine Damno vs Damnum Sine Injuria & General Defences
- •Vicarious Liability of Master and State Liability for Sovereign Functions
- •Negligence, Nuisance, Trespass & Defamation
- •Strict Liability (Rylands v. Fletcher) & Absolute Liability (M.C. Mehta Rule)
- •Remedies in Torts: Damages, Injunctions & Consumer Protection Principles
Law relating to transfer of property
- •General Principles of Transfer: Transferable Property, Rule Against Perpetuity (Sec 14)
- •Vested Interest (Sec 19) vs Contingent Interest (Sec 21)
- •Doctrine of Election (Sec 35), Ostensible Owner (Sec 41) & Lis Pendens (Sec 52)
- •Fraudulent Transfer (Sec 53) & Doctrine of Part Performance (Sec 53A)
- •Sales & Mortgages: Right of Redemption (Sec 60), Clog on Redemption, Foreclosure & Sale
- •Leases of Immovable Property (Secs 105–117), Exchanges, Gifts (Secs 122–129) & Actionable Claims
Principles of equity, specifically applicable thereto
- •Origin, Nature and Maxims of Equity in Indian Legal Framework
- •Definition & Creation of Trust, Requisites for Valid Trust (Indian Trusts Act, 1882)
- •Duties, Liabilities, Rights & Powers of Trustees
- •Rights and Remedies of Beneficiary & Doctrine of Tracing
- •Extinction and Revocation of Trusts
Principal of Equity with special reference to the Law of trust and specific relief
- •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)
Hindu Law and Mohammedan Law
- •Sources & Schools of Hindu Law (Mitakshara & Dayabhaga)
- •Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Ceremonies, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Void/Voidable Marriages & Divorce
- •Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Intestate Succession, Coparcenary Rights of Daughters (2005 Amendment) & Stridhan
- •Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956: Valid Adoption & Maintenance of Dependants
- •Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956: Natural Guardians & Legal Powers
- •Joint Hindu Family & Coparcenary: Karta's Powers, Alienation of Property & Partition
Constitutional Law
- •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)
Paper No.4 Law-II (Procedure and Evidence)
200 Marks
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Law of evidence
- •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
Criminal Procedure Code
- •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
Code of Civil Procedure
- •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)
Principles of pleading
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Principles of pleading
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Practical matters such as framing of charges and issues
- •Marshaling and Appreciation of Evidence in Civil and Criminal Trials
- •Framing of Formal Charges in Warrant and Sessions Cases (Secs 211-224 CrPC)
- •Settlement of Issues of Fact and Law in Civil Suits (Order XIV CPC)
- •Structuring Civil Judgments: Facts, Issues, Evidence Appreciation, Findings & Relief
- •Structuring Criminal Judgments: Prosecution Case, Defence Version, Points for Determination, Reasoning & Sentence
Methods of dealing with evidence of witnesses
- •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
Writing of judgment
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Writing of judgment
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Paper No.5 Law-III (Penal, Revenue and Local Laws)
200 Marks
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Indian Penal Code (50 marks)
- •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)
Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land reforms Act 1951 (150 marks for Revenue and Local Laws)
- •Classes of Land Tenure Holders, Rights, Liabilities & Extinguishment of Tenures
- •Maintenance of Land Records, Survey, Settlement & Mutation Proceedings
- •Partition of Holdings, Boundaries & Boundary Marks
- •Hierarchy and Jurisdiction of Revenue Courts & Appeals/Revision Procedures
- •Recovery of Land Revenue & Arrears
Uttar Pradesh, Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
- •Definitions: Premises, Landlord, Tenant, Standard Rent & Lawful Additions
- •Grounds of Eviction: Non-Payment of Rent, Subletting, Bona Fide Personal Requirement
- •Powers, Duties and Procedures of Rent Controller / Rent Controlling Authority
- •Appeals, Revision and Summary Procedure for Quick Eviction
Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
U.P. Consolidation of Holding Act, 1953
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under U.P. Consolidation of Holding Act, 1953
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
- •Key statutory provisions, statutory interpretations and landmark judicial precedents under Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
- •Practical application, procedural aspects and conceptual problems for Judicial Service examination
LANGUAGE & TRANSLATION
Paper No.2 Language
200 Marks
Subjects & Syllabus Topics
Essay to be written in English - 60 marks
- •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
English Précis writing - 60 marks
- •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
Translation of passage from Hindi to English - 40 marks
- •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
Translation of Passage from English to Hindi - 40 marks
- •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
100
Marks
Assessment Details
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STATE-SPECIFIC LAWS
The following laws and topics are specific to the Uttar Pradesh Judiciary syllabus and are thoroughly covered in EdVidhi's state module:
- Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land reforms Act 1951
- Uttar Pradesh, Urban Buildings Act, 1972
- Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act
- U.P. Panchayat Raj Act
- U.P. Consolidation of Holding Act, 1953
- Uttar Pradesh Urban (Planning and Development) Act 1973
WHAT MAKES THIS SYLLABUS DIFFERENT?
- →Includes International Organisations & Current International Affairs
- →Heavy emphasis on UP Local Laws (Zamindari, Municipalities, Panchayat)
- →General Knowledge is a significant component in both Prelims and Mains
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