The All India Bar Exam (AIBE) is an essential process that helps law graduates get into practising law in India. The test evaluates a candidate’s basic legal knowledge, procedural laws, and ability to apply his/her knowledge. All India Bar Examination (AIBE 22) will be held on 29th November 2026.
The AIBE 22 2026 Sample Question Paper is meant to familiarize the candidates with the pattern and type of questions likely to be asked during the AIBE 22 2026 examination. Some of the topics covered in the sample paper include Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence Law, Professional Ethics, and more.
Attempting these sample questions would not only help you understand the concept clearly but also increase your speed, accuracy, and confidence before the real exam. It is advisable to attempt the paper within time constraints and analyse the solution to prepare yourself well for the AIBE 22 exam.
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Given below are the AIBE Sample Question Papers designed according to the latest AIBE 22 2026 exam pattern:
1. For deciding the jurisdiction of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which of the following is the material consideration?
(1) Averments made in the plaint
(2) Averments made in the written statement
(3) Both plaint and written statement
(4) Neither plaint nor written statement
Answer: (1) Averments made in the plaint
Explanation: The jurisdiction of a Civil Court is determined primarily from the statements and claims made by the plaintiff in the plaint. The defence taken by the defendant in the written statement is not relevant for deciding jurisdiction at the initial stage. Courts examine the plaint to determine whether the matter falls within their territorial, pecuniary, and subject-matter jurisdiction.
2. Which of the following is not considered a suit of civil nature under Section 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
(1) Suit for recovery of voluntary offerings
(2) Suit relating to rights of franchise
(3) Suit for specific relief
(4) None of the above
Answer: (4) None of the above
Explanation: Section 9 CPC provides that Civil Courts have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature unless expressly or impliedly barred. Suits involving rights to property, office, worship, franchise, voluntary offerings, or specific relief are treated as suits of civil nature. Therefore, all the options mentioned are covered under civil nature disputes.
3. Which Explanation to Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 applies the doctrine of res judicata to representative suits?
(1) Explanation V
(2) Explanation VI
(3) Explanation VII
(4) Explanation VIII
Answer: (2) Explanation VI
Explanation: Explanation VI to Section 11 CPC states that when persons litigate bona fide in respect of a public right or a private right claimed in common for themselves and others, all persons interested in that right are deemed to claim under the persons litigating. This extends the principle of res judicata to representative suits so that the decision binds all interested persons.
4. In which of the following cases will the Court ordinarily not issue summons for the personal appearance of the defendant under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
(1) Where the defendant resides within the local limits of the Court’s jurisdiction
(2) Where the defendant resides within 40 miles from the Court
(3) Where the defendant resides 250 miles away but public conveyance is available
(4) A woman exempted from personal appearance under Section 132 CPC
Answer: (4) A woman exempted from personal appearance under Section 132 CPC
Explanation: Section 132 CPC grants exemption from personal appearance to certain women who, according to customs and manners of the country, ought not to be compelled to appear in public. In such cases, the Court ordinarily does not issue a summons requiring personal appearance and may permit representation through an authorised agent or advocate.
5. Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in which of the following situations is the plaintiff barred from bringing a fresh suit?
(1) Dismissal of suit where summons was not served due to plaintiff’s failure to pay costs
(2) Dismissal of suit because neither party appeared
(3) Dismissal of suit because the plaintiff did not appear
(4) Dismissal of suit because the plaintiff failed to apply for fresh summons within the prescribed time after return of summons unserved
Answer: (1) Dismissal of suit where summons was not served due to plaintiff’s failure to pay costs
Explanation: Under Order IX Rule 2 CPC, if summons cannot be served because the plaintiff failed to pay the required court fees or postal charges, the suit may be dismissed, and the plaintiff is generally precluded from bringing a fresh suit on the same cause of action unless the dismissal is set aside. In other situations like non-appearance, the plaintiff may seek restoration or institute a fresh suit subject to the provisions of CPC.
6. As per the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, what is the maximum number of adjournments that may ordinarily be granted to a party during the hearing of a suit?
(1) One
(2) Two
(3) Three
(4) Unlimited
Answer: (3) Three
Explanation: Order XVII Rule 1 CPC provides that ordinarily no party shall be granted more than three adjournments during the hearing of a suit. This provision was introduced to prevent unnecessary delays in civil litigation and to ensure the speedy disposal of cases.
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