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Civil Judge Examination General Law Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of General Law examined in Civil Judge Examination — 7 chapters, 25 topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.
General Law syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for General Law in Civil Judge Examination, not a summary of it.
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Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 - Fundamentals
4 topics- Preamble and Objectives Resolution
- Fundamental Rights
- Principles of Policy
- Federalism and Distribution of Powers
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Constitution - Organs of State
4 topics- The Executive (President and Prime Minister)
- The Legislature (Majlis-e-Shoora)
- The Judicature
- Emergency Provisions and Amendment of Constitution
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Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 - Relevancy
3 topics- Relevancy of Facts
- Opinion and Character Evidence
- Facts Which Need Not Be Proved
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Qanun-e-Shahadat Order - Proof
4 topics- Oral and Documentary Evidence
- Burden of Proof
- Presumptions and Estoppel
- Examination of Witnesses
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Punjab Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962
3 topics- Constitution and Classes of Civil Courts
- Powers of District and Civil Judges
- Appellate Forums and Pecuniary Limits
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High Court Rules and Orders
3 topics- Procedure for Conduct of Trials
- Maintenance of Judicial Records
- Court Administration and Diaries
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Judgment Writing and Pleadings
4 topics- Drafting of Plaints and Written Statements
- Framing of Issues and Charges
- Structure of a Judgment
- Drafting of Decrees and Orders
General Law flashcards for Civil Judge Examination
24 of 50 cards from the General Law deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution of Pakistan (the Objectives Resolution as a Preamble)?
It sets out the foundational aims and guiding principles of the Constitution. By the 8th Amendment, Article 2A made the Objectives Resolution a substantive (operative) part of the Constitution rather than merely a preamble.
In which year was the Objectives Resolution passed, and by whom?
It was passed on 12 March 1949 by the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, moved by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
What core principle regarding sovereignty does the Objectives Resolution declare?
That sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty alone, and the authority exercised by the people of Pakistan is a sacred trust to be exercised within the limits prescribed by Him.
What does Article 2A of the Constitution of Pakistan provide?
It provides that the principles and provisions set out in the Objectives Resolution are made a substantive part of the Constitution and shall have effect accordingly.
Which Articles of the Constitution of Pakistan contain the Fundamental Rights?
Articles 8 to 28 of the Constitution of 1973.
What does Article 8 of the Constitution provide regarding laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?
It provides that any law, custom or usage inconsistent with the Fundamental Rights shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void; and the State shall not make any law that takes away or abridges those rights.
What right is guaranteed by Article 9 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
Security of person: no person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law.
What does Article 10A of the Constitution guarantee?
The right to a fair trial and due process in the determination of civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge against a person.
What freedoms are protected under Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
Equality of citizens: all citizens are equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law; there shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex, with the State empowered to make special provisions for women and children.
Which Article protects freedom of movement, and which protects freedom of speech?
Article 15 protects freedom of movement; Article 19 protects freedom of speech and expression and freedom of the press (subject to reasonable restrictions).
What is the legal effect/enforceability of the Principles of Policy compared with Fundamental Rights?
Unlike Fundamental Rights (which are enforceable in court), the Principles of Policy (Articles 29-40) are not judicially enforceable; observance of them is subject to the availability of resources and the State's responsibility is reported to the legislature.
Which Articles of the Constitution contain the Principles of Policy?
Articles 29 to 40 of the Constitution of 1973.
Under Article 31, what is the State's obligation regarding the Islamic way of life?
To enable Muslims to order their lives in accordance with the fundamental principles of Islam, to promote teaching of the Quran and Islamiat, and to secure proper organisation of zakat, ushr, awqaf and mosques.
What does Article 37 of the Constitution direct regarding social justice?
It directs the State to promote social justice and eradication of social evils, including promotion of education, prevention of prostitution/gambling/drugs, and inexpensive and expeditious justice.
What kind of state is Pakistan under the Constitution: unitary or federal?
Pakistan is a federation, comprising the Federation and the Provinces, with a constitutional distribution of powers between them.
After the 18th Amendment (2010), what happened to the Concurrent Legislative List?
The Concurrent Legislative List was abolished, devolving most of those subjects to the Provinces; legislative competence is now divided between the Federal Legislative List and residual provincial powers.
Where does residuary legislative power lie under the Constitution of Pakistan?
With the Provinces — Parliament has exclusive power over the Federal Legislative List, while any subject not enumerated there falls within provincial competence.
What is the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and which Article establishes it?
Established under Article 153, the CCI formulates and regulates policies on matters in Part II of the Federal Legislative List and resolves disputes between Federation and Provinces; it is responsible to Parliament.
How is the President of Pakistan elected, and for what term?
The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament (Senate and National Assembly) and the members of the Provincial Assemblies, for a term of five years (Article 41).
What is the constitutional position of the President regarding the advice of the Prime Minister/Cabinet?
Under Article 48, the President acts on and in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or the Prime Minister; the President is largely a constitutional (ceremonial) head, exercising functions on advice except where empowered to act in his discretion.
Who exercises the real executive authority of the Federation under the 1973 Constitution?
The Prime Minister, who is the head of government and chief executive; the Federal Government's executive authority is exercised in the name of the President but on the advice of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (Article 90).
What are the qualifications and mode of selection of the Prime Minister of Pakistan?
The Prime Minister must be a Muslim member of the National Assembly and is elected by the Assembly by majority of the total membership (Article 91).
What are the two Houses of the Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan?
The Senate (the Upper House) and the National Assembly (the Lower House), together with the President (Article 50).
What is the total number of general seats in the National Assembly, and how are members elected?
The National Assembly has 336 seats in total (266 general/directly elected, plus reserved seats — 60 for women and 10 for non-Muslims); general members are elected by direct and free vote for a five-year term.
Planning General Law for Civil Judge Examination
General Law is about 17% of the Civil Judge Examination syllabus by topic count — 25 of 144 topics, spread over 7 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 20 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 - Fundamentals (4 topics), Constitution - Organs of State (4 topics), Qanun-e-Shahadat Order - Proof (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
General Law (Civil Judge Examination) FAQ
What is in the Civil Judge Examination General Law syllabus?
General Law is split into 7 chapters — Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 - Fundamentals, Constitution - Organs of State, Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 - Relevancy, Qanun-e-Shahadat Order - Proof, Punjab Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 and High Court Rules and Orders, and 1 more, containing 25 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in General Law for Civil Judge Examination?
7 chapters. General Law accounts for about 17% of the topics in the whole Civil Judge Examination syllabus (25 of 144).
How long should I spend on General Law for Civil Judge Examination?
Budget around 20 hours for a first pass through General Law — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 25 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Civil Judge Examination General Law?
Yes — a 50-card General Law deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.