CLAT CLAT Solved Paper-2019

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    Each question consists of legal principle(s) (here-in-after referred to as 'principle') and facts. Such proposition may or may not be true in the real and legal sense, yet you have to conclusively assume them to be true for the purposes of this section. Principles have to be applied to the given facts to arrive at the most reasonable conclusion. Only one of the alternatives, i.e. [a], [b], [c] or [d] is the most reasonable conclusion. In other words, in answering the following questions, you must not rely on any principle except the principles that are given herein below for every question. Further you must not assume any facts other than those stated in the question. The objective of this section is to test your ability in legal aptitude, study of law, research aptitude and problem solving ability even if the 'most reasonable conclusion' arrived at may be absurd or unacceptable for any other reason.
    Principle Anyone who induces or attempts to induce a voter to vote in a particular manner on the ground that the voter will face divine displeasure, shall be guilty of offence of interfering with free exercise of right to vote.
    Facts During election campaign period one candidate 'X' told the voters that if they do not vote for her, voters will be cursed because the election candidate is the God's own child and those who do not vote for her, they will not be liked by God.

    A) 'X' has committed an offence,

    B) 'X' has not committed an offence because she only narrated what she felt

    C) 'X' has not committed an offence because she has freedom of speech and expression

    D) 'X' has not committed an offence because she did not compel anyone to vote for her

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Sol.      [a] "X' tries to induce the voters on the ground that they will face divine displeasure if they do not vote for her. This interferes with the free exercise of right to vote. Hence, 'X' has committed an offence.


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