plz suggest how to present answer in law paper(final)..i mean how to start wid d question

I will appear for my CS inter exam this dec but i am in great dilema that whether i have to read the full case laws or the selected one ?and i am unable to prepare my GCL.plz suggest me how to prepare it and since i dnt hv hv PC in my home so i m unable to download such big notes of evry chapter,Plz help me out if you have some notes in short or suggest me how to get myself prepared for the exams since i hvnt yet learnt my theory papares

@ swati  suppose question is public co. has not filed annual returns for more than three years, now answer in this way -

as per section 274 (1)  (g) of companies act if a company has not filed annual returns & annual Fin. statements ....(ful section)

                  in present case com. has not filed returns but not clear whther fin statements are filed or not. so if comp. has filed fin statements, then dir . is not eligible for appointment in other co. but if it has filed then he is not guilty as section rewuires non-filing of both returns and Fin statements to attract non-compliance

                    hence he will not be guilty if has filed fin stmnt.

 

(dont use shortforms, i used js for convenience)

Originally posted by : swati
	plz suggest how to present answer in law paper(final)..i mean how to start wid d question

 

SOME PRESENTATION SKILL FOR WRITING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS

 

Encouragement given by CA Club friends inspire me to write this Article which is completely based on my personal experience during my University and Professional examination. I am really indebted to all of them.

 

As we all know presentation plays a very important role in fetching high marks especially in CA Exam. You may use the following tips which I have observed during my study and used in my CS and CA exams:

 

1.          In practical problems never start your answer with Yes or No unless you are 100% sure. First mention the relevant provision and show in your answer how you reach the conclusion. In the end conclude your answer in the following manner : “On the basis of above discussion we can conclude that as per the Section-166 Annual General Meeting can not be convened on a public holiday.”  (Consider this as an example).

 

On the contrary if you are 100% sure from the very beginning always start your answer with Yes or No. Like in the above problem it is very much sure that AGM can not be held on a public holiday.

 

2.                  Try and always mention the relevant section. Make it a habit. Do not ask anybody regarding the importance of remembering a section. If you make it a habit now it will 100% pay at the time of your final preparation.

 

3.                  In distinctive question never segregate 2 provisions with the help of a line.

 

For example: Distinguish between Fixed and Floating Charge

 

Mention the distinction in the following way:

 

(i)                Fixed charge is created in the specific property on the other hand floating charge is created on the class of property.

(ii)              Fixed charge clutch the property whereas floating charge floats over the property.

 

Conclusion: You should use “on the other hand” OR “whereas” to club two different provisions.

 

4.         Use only Blue and Black Pen to write. Never use any other colour otherwise wastage of time and bed impression on teacher.

 

5.         You may underline the relevant provision or any substantial provision.

 

6.         Start your answer from a new page with the heading “Answer to Question No. 1/2/3 or 10”

 

7.         Try and improve your recalling power. When you firs see the question the entire answer should be in your mind. (Yes it is 100% possible). Benefit: You’ll be able to complete your answer with more valuable content as compare to others and very quickly & within a certain time frame. When other writes 5-6 points you write at least 8-10 points.

 

8.         In theory paper never read practical problems first. First attempt flat questions. Like in Audit or Law first attempt short notes or distinctions etc.

Reason for not attempting the practical problems first is that in the beginning you have enough time to read it twice or thrice and waste your time.

 

9.         If you mention any case law highlight it properly. Write it in the following way:

 

                          Ram Singh

                               Vs.

                       Union of India

 

10.       In distinction problems first write something (2-3 lines) about the topic. Example: Like in the distinction between Interim and Final Dividend write some about Interim and Final Dividend and mention in the end: “hence the points of distinction between Interim and Final Dividend are as follows”    

 

11.        If in a passage there are various points try and write them separately in points and give them separate number.

 

12.        In exam never use short forms like AGM, EGM, CG, CLB, ROC, ICSI, ICAI, SAP, AS Etc.

 

13.        When you start your answer by using a section use like this:

 

            “As per Section-171 of the Companies Act, 1956”  

 

14.       Do not worry you may start your paper by answering question No. 10 first.

 

15.        You may experiment all these points in your university exams or rather I would say you should use university exams to improve your writing skills.

 

16.       I have seen many students after receiving their exam copy start making margins with their scale on the left side of the exam copy. This is some thing really horrible. Avoid it.

 

17.        While writing be specific about your answer. In other words write your answer to the point. (Faltu copy bharna baker hai professional exams mai)

 

18.       Try and make an effort to complete your paper 100%. In other words attempt full paper of 100 marks. This is very important for fetching more marks.

 

19.       Try and avoid cutting of words. (See the example below)

 

Whenever a company fails to file the  annual accounts and annual returns, desc -ribed in sub-clause (A) of clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 274, persons who are directors on the last due date for filing the annual accounts and the annual returns for any continuous three financial years commencing on and after the first day of April, 1999, shall be disqualified.

 

Observe the first line of the Para above and see the word described. Half the word is in first line and half is in second line. This is some thing very poor as far as professional exams are concerned. So avoid it.

 

20.       During your preparation try and study everything. Everything here means each and every topic. The basic idea behind this point is that you must have something relevant to write about the given topic.

 

For example a short note came in the paper regarding “Reserve Capital” u/s 99 of Companies Act, 1956 if you have never ever heard about Reserve Capital then you’ll be completely blank. So to avoid such situation this point may be prove helpful to you all.

           

Hope you all agree with me on the above mentioned points. I am very hopeful that these points surely add something to your Examination copy. Wish you all the best for June’09 Examination. Give your best shot.

 

Best Regards

Ankur Garg

Originally posted by : sucheta
	I will appear for my CS inter exam this dec but i am in great dilema that whether i have to read the full case laws or the selected one ?and i am unable to prepare my GCL.plz suggest me how to prepare it and since i dnt hv hv PC in my home so i m unable to download such big notes of evry chapter,Plz help me out if you have some notes in short or suggest me how to get myself prepared for the exams since i hvnt yet learnt my theory papares

 

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CS Executive: Exam Preparation Tips for GCL_Group-I

 

Dear Friends,

 

I would like to dedicate this brief write up to the CS Executive students which is about how to perform well and score in the General and Commercial Law (GCL) subject of CS Executive course.

 

First we have to understand that General and Commercial Law (GCL) is a very scoring subject compare to the other subjects of CS, provided we know the exam pattern. If you use your working knowledge of General and Commercial Law (GCL) Acts which you have gained from ICSI study material with good writing skills than you can score around 70  marks in General and Commercial Law (GCL) which is very good for aggregate marks purpose.

 

Kindly note – only working knowledge is enough in General and Commercial Law (GCL) with certain other facts. Reason being the acts which are there in the General and Commercial Law (GCL) Course have no such application in your professional working if you are working purely as a Company Secretary.

 

ROLE OR USE OF PREVIOUS YEARS’ ICSI GUIDELINES ANSWERS   General and Commercial Law (GCL) is a practical (theory based and not numerical based) paper which needs a good presentation skills. As per my suggestion use ICSI guidelines for previous 5 years to understand the method of solving practical queries. One more thing these practical queries takes very little time in exam provided you are well aware of the technique to deal with them. This is a very important point for time saving.   ROLE OF SCANNER IN GCL PREPARATION   Another important fact is that the ICSI repeatedly asked the same practical queries so in this way completion of scanner is very very important in General and Commercial Law (GCL). Use Scanner from the very beginning. It helps you to recognize which chapter is to be given preference. Prepare a list of Chapter wise frequently asked questions from the Scanner and prepare them properly.

 

Another useful aspect of practical queries is that sometimes they also help you to understand the theory written in study material. In other words you may use the practical queries as an example to understand the theory written in study material. Isa kehta hain ek teer do shikar. I am sure that this suggestion would be of some help.

 

Regarding chapters I’d like to say that start your preparation from the small chapters (page number wise). Refer the scanner at the same time to understand the scheme and importance of chapter. As per my understanding main advantage of starting with short chapters is that this trick will help you to settle your mind with technical and legal language of General and Commercial Law (GCL).   

 

ROLE OF STUDY MATERIAL   In General and Commercial Law (GCL) you have to deal with objective questions which requires through knowledge of the subject. So keeping in view this requirement we may conclude that importance of study material cannot be denied. To deal with objective or multiple choice questions true knowledge of topic is must and which can be achieved by referring to the study material.

 

Treat the chapters of Cr. P.C. and C.P.C. as most interesting and knowledgeable chapters as you are going to learn about the civil and criminal law of the country. Attach a different attitude with different chapters as it’ll help you to develop an interest towards the chapter.

 

Make special notes for the chapter constitution of India and grab this chapter fully as this one is the most important one. Discuss some technical chapters like Indian Evidence Act with your friend for better understanding. For conventional list of important chapters use Scanner.

 

FEW GENERAL TIPS TO DEAL WITH GCL PRESENTATION

 

1. In practical problems never start your answer with Yes or No unless you are 100% sure. First mention the relevant provision and show/prove through your answer how you draw the conclusion.

 

One more thing if by chance you are familiar with the question (previously asked in exam) or you know the answer then start your answer with Yes or No with full confidence and prove the same with the help of analysis of provision.

 

2. Try and always mention the relevant section along with the provision. However, if you are not sure then avoid it.

 

3. Always use case laws in the exam. Prepare a special case law file especially for the preparation of the chapter constitution of India. Learn all the case laws given in this chapter.

 

4. During your preparation try and study everything. Everything here means each and every topic. The basic idea behind this point is that you must have something relevant to write about the given topic.

 

5. Try and make an effort to complete your paper 100%. In other words attempt full paper of 100 marks. You may cut the length of your answer in the end as per the availability of time.

 

For my ATLAS STUDY METHOD and other tips you are requested to refer my Exam Tips available at the link mentioned below:

 

               Click this link:         ALL MY EXAM TIPS AT ONE PLACE

 

 

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Disclaimer:  The content and every thought used in this article is based on my personal observation and understanding. This Article is completely my work and not copied from anywhere.

 

Hope this Article would be off some help during your professional journey. Awaiting your kind responses on the above mentioned points. Please share your views along with your valuable comments/suggestions/guidance.

 

Wish you all the Best

 

Best Regards

Ankur Garg

Originally posted by : sucheta
	I will appear for my CS inter exam this dec but i am in great dilema that whether i have to read the full case laws or the selected one ?and i am unable to prepare my GCL.plz suggest me how to prepare it and since i dnt hv hv PC in my home so i m unable to download such big notes of evry chapter,Plz help me out if you have some notes in short or suggest me how to get myself prepared for the exams since i hvnt yet learnt my theory papares

 

Dear Sucheta,

 

Prepare some selected and recent case laws. In fact a balance is required between new and old case laws. Just give them a sound reading….or read them as a real life story style…it will help you to recall them easily. Try and remember the name only for a particular case law.

 

Regarding GCL my article above will help you.

 

Start your preparation now and avoid unnecessary delay and don’t think negatively. As you are in CA Final so use your experience. Please revert if there is any doubt.

 

Best Regards

Thank you Ankur Bhaiya for your valuable suggestion and support,,,,,i was in great dilema but after reading your comments i feel lyk as i can do it coz its not too late now and i can do it.

thaks alotss

Many students believe that they can secure good marks only by writing the language used in the bare act. It is a myth. Many students believe that unless they write the same language as given in the publications of ICAI (viz. study materials, practice manuals, Revision test papers, mock test papers and suggested answers), they would not be able to score good marks. It is also a myth. A student who writes the answers in his own language would also score good marks if his answer is proper. The answers would be proper, if- Answers are written in proper format specially case laws answers. Correct section numbers/rule numbers are quoted. Relevant sections/rules are properly explained. Write your answer point-to-point and do not write irrelevant things. Keywords, as used in the bare act are used( a student can study from books other than ICAI’s book but make sure that the other book has the same keywords as mentioned in the bare act.) The answers are written in points, and not in long paragraph. The name of the case law, if any, is quoted along with brief facts, the judgment and the reason of the judgments. In case of case study/practical problems, the given case is compared with the provisions contained in the act, the given case study/practical problems are analyzed, and the answer ends with the correct conclusion. Answers were written in proper legible language. It may not be beautiful but the examiner should at least understand it. If a student obtains the certified copies from ICAI after the results are declared, he would get to know that good marks have been awarded to him in all such answers where he has written the “proper answer” as explained above, even though the language used is not of the bare act and not of any ICAI publication. You will only be able to write a proper answer in exam only if you practice a lot by way of writing. Merely going through the books will not help you fetch good marks. Practicing mock test papers will surely help you to do so. Which test series to choose? ICAI’s mock test or other test series provider? I would suggest Prepca test series as their answer-wise detailed assessment report helps a lot to know the proper way of writing the answers. Their counselling sessions are also great as they help to solve your personal doubts.