AIBE XXI — 2026
⏰ EXAM: 7 JUNE 2026 — TOMORROW
Master Mind Map & Study Strategy
100 Questions · 3.5 Hours · Open Book · No Negative Marking · Pass = 45/100
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🗺 Mind Map
📚 Subjects & Sections
⚖️ Case Laws
🔢 Numbers to Remember
📖 Bare Act Strategy
📜 Writs & Doctrines
100
Total Questions
45
Marks to Pass (General)
40
Marks to Pass (SC/ST)
0
Negative Marking
3.5h
Duration
✅ Top 6 subjects = ~60 marks
✅ Know case laws = +15 marks
✅ Ethics section = easy 5 marks
✅ Know case laws = +15 marks
✅ Ethics section = easy 5 marks
Visual Mind Map — AIBE Subject Hierarchy
High Priority (60%)
Constitution · CPC · BNSS
BNS · BSA · Contract
BNS · BSA · Contract
Medium Priority (25%)
Family Law · Ethics
TPA · Limitation · NI Act
TPA · Limitation · NI Act
Low Priority (15%)
Consumer · Env · Cyber
Company · IPR · Arbitration
Company · IPR · Arbitration
New 2024 Laws
BNS (replaces IPC)
BNSS (replaces CrPC)
BSA (replaces Evidence)
BNSS (replaces CrPC)
BSA (replaces Evidence)
Subject-wise Sections & Repeated Questions
Constitutional Law
~10 Marks
Must-Know Articles
Repeated Questions
Which Article is “heart & soul” of Constitution? → Art. 32
Repugnancy between Central & State law → Art. 254
Right to education inserted by which Amendment? → 86th Amendment
Trade & Commerce concept borrowed from? → Australia
Hindi translation — which Amendment? → 58th Amendment
Transition period English→Hindi language? → 15 years
BNS / IPC
~8 Marks
Key Sections (BNS → IPC equiv)
Repeated Questions
Murder section in IPC? → S.302 IPC / S.103 BNS
Abetment of offence — IPC section? → S.107–116 IPC
Common intention — IPC section? → S.34 IPC
Defamation — IPC section? → S.499/500 IPC
BNS/IPC came into force on? → July 1, 2024
BNSS / CrPC
~10 Marks
Key Sections
Repeated Questions
FIR registered under which Section of BNSS? → S.173 BNSS
Anticipatory bail — which court? → Sessions or High Court
Zero FIR means? → FIR at any police station regardless of jurisdiction
Max remand to judicial custody at once? → 15 days
Crime before July 2024 — which law applies? → CrPC / IPC
CPC
~10 Marks
Key Sections & Orders
Repeated Questions
Res Judicata — which Section? → S.11 CPC
Temporary injunction — which Order? → Order XXXIX
Notice before suit against Govt? → 2 months — S.80 CPC
Second appeal — on what ground? → Substantial question of law — S.100
Summary suit — which Order? → Order XXXVII
BSA / Evidence Act
~7 Marks
Key Sections
Repeated Questions
Confession to police officer — admissible? → No — S.25 BSA
Burden of proof — which section? → S.136 BSA / S.101 Evidence Act
Estoppel principle — section? → S.116 BSA
Expert opinion — section in Evidence? → S.45 Evidence Act
Dying declaration — admissible? → Yes — S.32 Evidence Act
Contract Act 1872
~6 Marks
Key Sections
Repeated Questions
Contract with minor is? → Void ab initio (Mohori Bibee)
Frustration of contract — section? → S.56 Contract Act
Free consent — how many vitiating factors? → 5: Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Misrep., Mistake
Agreement without consideration → Void — S.25
Professional Ethics
~5 Marks
Key Provisions
Repeated Questions
Advocate cannot be — both advocate & witness in same case → True
Punishment for professional misconduct under? → S.35 Advocates Act
Can advocate advertise? → No — prohibited by BCI Rules
Certificate of Practice awarded by? → Bar Council of India (BCI)
Family Law
~5 Marks
Key Sections
Repeated Questions
Minimum age of marriage — girl/boy? → 18 / 21 years
Triple Talaq declared unconstitutional in? → Shayara Bano v. UOI (2017)
Divorce by mutual consent — section? → S.13B Hindu Marriage Act
Muslim woman’s maintenance — landmark case? → Danial Latifi v. UOI (2001)
Must-Know Landmark Cases — By Subject
🏛 Constitutional Law
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
Basic Structure Doctrine — Parliament cannot destroy the basic structure of the Constitution
Maneka Gandhi v. UOI (1978)
Art. 21 expanded — Procedure must be fair, just, reasonable. Right to live with dignity.
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)
Sexual harassment guidelines at workplace (precursor to POSH Act)
Olga Tellis v. Bombay MC (1985)
Right to livelihood is part of Art. 21
Hussainara Khatoon v. UOI (1979)
First PIL — Right to speedy trial is part of Art. 21; free legal aid
S.R. Bommai v. UOI (1994)
Art. 356 (President’s Rule) subject to judicial review
Indra Sawhney v. UOI (1992)
50% cap on reservations; Mandal Commission; creamy layer exclusion
State of Bihar v. Kameshwar Singh
Colorable Legislation doctrine landmark
⚔️ Criminal Law
D.K. Basu v. State of WB (1997)
Arrest guidelines — Police must give arrest memo; prevents custodial torture
Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980)
Rarest of rare doctrine — death penalty constitutional but only for exceptional cases
Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014)
No mechanical arrest for offences with under 7-year max punishment
Lalita Kumari v. Govt. of UP (2013)
FIR must be mandatorily registered when cognizable offence is disclosed
Machhi Singh v. State of Punjab (1983)
Elaborated the “rarest of rare” test — 5 categories for death penalty
📝 Contract & Civil
Mohori Bibee v. Dharmodas Ghose (1903)
Minor’s contract void ab initio — absolutely void, not voidable
Hadley v. Baxendale
Remoteness of damages — only losses arising naturally or in contemplation
Salomon v. Salomon & Co. (1897)
Corporate veil / separate legal personality of a company
🌱 Environment & Torts
Vellore Citizens’ Welfare Forum v. UOI
Precautionary Principle — part of Indian environmental law
M.C. Mehta v. UOI (Oleum Gas Leak)
Absolute Liability — no exceptions (unlike strict liability)
Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. UOI
Public Trust Doctrine — State holds natural resources in public trust
Rylands v. Fletcher
Strict Liability (English) — non-natural use of land; escape causes damage
👨👩👧 Family Law
Shayara Bano v. UOI (2017)
Triple Talaq unconstitutional — Talaq-ul-Biddat declared void
Danial Latifi v. UOI (2001)
Muslim women’s maintenance beyond iddat period upheld
Mary Roy v. State of Kerala
Christian women’s inheritance under Indian Succession Act
⚖️ Professional Ethics
Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V. Dabholkar
Definition of professional misconduct of advocates
Noratanmal Chourasia v. M.R. Murli
Advocate’s duty — cannot act against client’s interest
V.C. Rangadurai v. D. Gopalan
Duty to client — confidentiality and professional responsibility
Critical Numbers — The Most Asked “How Many Days/Years” Questions
24h
Max time to produce arrested person before Magistrate
BNSS S.57 / CrPC S.57
15d
Max judicial remand at one time
BNSS S.187
60d
Charge-sheet for non-serious offences
BNSS S.193
90d
Charge-sheet for serious offences (7+ yrs)
BNSS S.193
2m
Notice period before suing Government
CPC S.80
30d
Notice to drawer after cheque dishonour
NI Act S.138
15d
Time to file complaint after notice expires (cheque)
NI Act S.138
3yr
Limitation for most suits (contract, money)
Limitation Act Art.113
12yr
Limitation for execution of decree
Limitation Act Art.136
18yr
Minimum age to contract / girl for marriage
Contract Act S.11 / HMA S.5
21yr
Minimum age for boy’s marriage
HMA S.5(iii)
15yr
Transition period English→Hindi official language
Constitution Art.343
50L
District Consumer Commission upper limit
Consumer Protection Act 2019
2Cr
State Consumer Commission upper limit
Consumer Protection Act 2019
45/40
Passing marks — General/OBC vs SC/ST
BCI AIBE Rules
7yr
Max punishment for plea bargaining eligibility
BNSS Ch.XXII
1Jul
2024
2024
BNS / BNSS / BSA came into force
Gazette Notification
58th
Amendment for Hindi translation of Constitution
Constitution
86th
Amendment inserting Art.21A (Right to Education)
Constitution
42nd
Amendment adding Socialist, Secular, Integrity to Preamble
Constitution 1976
Key “Who Said What” — Direct Answer Questions
Repeatedly Asked “Who Is”
Father of Indian Constitution → Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Art.32 = “heart & soul” — who said? → Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Father of PIL in India → Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer
Presided Constituent Assembly → Dr. Rajendra Prasad
First Chief Justice of India → H.J. Kania
Chairman, Drafting Committee → Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Tricky 2026 Questions
Crime in 2022, trial in 2025 — which law? → IPC/CrPC (crime pre-July 2024)
Zero FIR — what is it? → FIR at any PS, regardless of jurisdiction
NI Act S.138 — cognizable or not? → Non-cognizable & Compoundable
Absolute Liability vs Strict Liability? → Absolute = NO exceptions at all
Audi Alteram Partem means? → Hear the other side (Natural Justice)
Bare Act Strategy — How to Use It in the Exam
01
Read the Index, Not the Act
Every Bare Act has a Table of Contents at the front. Spend 2 minutes tonight reading ONLY the index of BNSS, CPC, and Constitution. You’ll know exactly which chapter covers “bail”, “FIR”, “injunction”, etc. In the hall, go to index → find chapter → flip directly. Never flip page by page.
02
Blank Page Tabs — No Writing
Place blank paper page markers (no ink/highlighting) at critical sections tonight. Highlighted bare acts may be confiscated. Mark: Constitution (Art.12, Art.32, 7th Sch), BNSS (FIR S.173, Bail S.210), CPC (S.11, Ord.XXXIX), Contract (S.10, S.56), Evidence (S.25, S.136).
03
The 3-Round Method
Round 1 (40 min): Answer ~35 Q from memory — case names, doctrines, ethics, basic Articles. NO book. Round 2 (90 min): Direct lookup Q — keyword → open correct Act → find in index → read one sentence → answer. Round 3 (40 min): Hard/conceptual Q — use cross-referencing between Acts.
04
Keyword → Act Mapping
Train your brain: FIR/Arrest/Bail → BNSS | Plaint/Decree/Injunction → CPC | Confession/Burden of Proof → BSA | Murder/Theft/Cheating → BNS | Offer/Acceptance/Frustration → Contract Act | Writ/Fundamental Rights → Constitution.
05
Carry Acts in Priority Order
Keep your most-used acts on top: Constitution → BNSS → CPC → BNS → BSA → Contract Act. These 6 cover ~60% of questions. Place them in a transparent folder for quick reach. Carry Hindu Marriage Act, NI Act, and Consumer Protection Act below. No need to carry lightly-weighted acts.
06
When Completely Stuck
1. Eliminate 2 obviously wrong options first. 2. If “which section/period” — pick the more specific or shorter number. 3. If “which court” — higher court for constitutional matters (SC/HC), lower court for original civil/criminal. 4. Always guess — zero negative marking. 5. Mark for review and move on; never stare at one question.
Keyword → Bare Act Quick Reference
| Keyword in Question | Open This Bare Act | Where to Look |
|---|---|---|
| FIR, Arrest, Bail, Remand, Charge-sheet | BNSS (or CrPC) | Chapter on Investigation / Bail |
| Murder, Theft, Cheating, Rape, Abetment | BNS (or IPC) | Chapter on Offences Against Body/Property |
| Plaint, Written Statement, Decree, Injunction | CPC | Orders VII, VIII, XXXIX |
| Confession, Burden of Proof, Witness, Electronic Evidence | BSA / Evidence Act | Chapter on Admissions / Oral Evidence |
| Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Frustration | Contract Act 1872 | Chapter on Essentials / Discharge |
| Fundamental Rights, Writ, Parliament, President | Constitution of India | Part III (Art.12–35) / Part V |
| Sale, Mortgage, Lease, Gift, Lis Pendens | Transfer of Property Act | Chapter on Specific Transfers |
| Divorce, Marriage, Dower, Succession | HMA / HSA / Muslim Law | S.5, S.13 HMA |
| Dishonour of Cheque, Drawer, Drawee | NI Act | S.138 onwards |
| Consumer, Defect, Deficiency, Commission | Consumer Protection Act 2019 | Chapter on Definitions / Consumer Commissions |
| Limitation, Time-barred, Suit expired | Limitation Act 1963 | Schedule (Articles 37, 113, 136) |
| Professional misconduct, Certificate, Bar Council | Advocates Act + BCI Rules | S.35, Chapter II Part VI |
| Pollution, Environment, Wildlife, Forest | Environment Protection Act / WPA | S.2 Definitions, S.7 |
| Arbitration, Award, Conciliation | Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 | Part I (S.7–36) |
The 5 Writs — Most Repeated Section in AIBE
Habeas Corpus
“produce the body”
Challenge illegal detention or arrest. Can be filed by anyone on behalf of detainee.
Mandamus
“we command”
Force a public authority to perform a statutory duty they are refusing to do.
Certiorari
“to be certified”
Quash the order of an inferior court or tribunal that exceeded jurisdiction.
Prohibition
“to forbid”
Stop a lower court from proceeding further (issued BEFORE order is made).
Quo Warranto
“by what authority”
Challenge a person’s right to hold a public office. Tests legality of appointment.
Legal Doctrines — Cannot Be Found in Bare Acts
Res Judicata
Matter once decided cannot be re-litigated. CPC S.11
Res Ipsa Loquitur
“The thing speaks for itself” — negligence presumed from the facts. Tort Law.
Lis Pendens
Transfer of property during pending suit — transferee bound by outcome. TPA S.52
Caveat Emptor
“Let the buyer beware” — buyer purchases at own risk unless fraud by seller.
Pith & Substance
True nature/subject of legislation determines which List it falls under. 7th Schedule.
Colorable Legislation
Cannot do indirectly what you cannot do directly. State of Bihar v. Kameshwar.
Doctrine of Eclipse
Pre-Constitution law inconsistent with FR becomes dormant (not void). Art. 13.
Doctrine of Severability
Only the unconstitutional part of a law is severed, rest remains valid. Art. 13.
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
“To one who consents, no injury is done” — consent is a defence in tort.
Absolute Liability
No exceptions whatsoever — stricter than Strict Liability. M.C. Mehta case.
Audi Alteram Partem
“Hear the other side” — principle of Natural Justice; no one condemned unheard.
Harmonious Construction
When two provisions conflict, interpret them so both operate. Used in Art. 25 vs 26.
Public Trust Doctrine
State holds natural resources in trust for public — cannot alienate. M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath.
Precautionary Principle
Lack of scientific certainty not an excuse — act to prevent environmental damage. Vellore case.
Delegatus Non Potest Delegare
A delegate cannot further delegate their authority. Admin Law principle.
Constitution Schedules — Quick Reference
| Schedule | Contains |
|---|---|
| 1st Schedule | Names of States and Union Territories |
| 2nd Schedule | Salaries of Constitutional officers |
| 3rd Schedule | Oaths and Affirmations |
| 4th Schedule | Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha |
| 5th Schedule | Administration of Scheduled Areas |
| 6th Schedule | Administration of Tribal Areas (NE India) |
| 7th Schedule ★ | Union List, State List, Concurrent List — MOST ASKED |
| 8th Schedule | 22 Official Languages of India |
| 9th Schedule | Acts protected from judicial review |
| 10th Schedule ★ | Anti-Defection Law — ASKED |
| 11th Schedule | Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment) |
| 12th Schedule | Municipalities (74th Amendment) |