Haryana ADA 2026
Assistant District Attorney • Screening Test
5 July 2026 • 48 Hours Revision Mode
320+
One Liners
BNS
BNSS
BSA
CIVIL
HARYANA GK
320+ Minute One Liners
High-Yield Last Minute Revision • Screening Test 5 July
Updated for New Criminal Laws 2023
Minimum 50% Law questions expected • Focus on BNS, BNSS, BSA
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Sec 187 BNSS
Res Judicata
Mob Lynching
Electronic Evidence
Zero FIR
Key Changes: New Criminal Laws (High Yield)
25 One LinersBNS, BNSS & BSA came into force from 1 July 2024.
BNS replaces IPC 1860 (358 sections vs 511).
BNSS replaces CrPC 1973 (531 sections).
BSA replaces Indian Evidence Act 1872 (170 sections).
New laws use simpler, modern language with Indian ethos.
Offences against women & children given precedence in BNS.
Community service introduced as punishment for minor offences in BNS.
Mob lynching made specific offence when group of 5+ causes death.
Organised crime (Sec 111 BNS) now has dedicated stringent provisions.
Terrorism clearly defined as offence under BNS (Sec 113).
False promise of marriage leading to sexual relations punishable (Sec 69 BNS).
Hit and run cases have separate enhanced punishment provision.
Snatching made a distinct graded offence in BNS.
Zero FIR & e-FIR fully codified and mandatory under BNSS Sec 173.
Forensic investigation mandatory in serious cases (BNSS Sec 176).
Police custody can be granted in split parts (BNSS Sec 187).
Electronic records treated as primary evidence under BSA.
Certificate requirement for electronic evidence simplified in BSA.
Victim rights strengthened with right to FIR copy & progress report.
Witness protection scheme now statutory under BNSS.
Timelines introduced for investigation & charge sheet filing.
Sedition (old IPC 124A) replaced with new sovereignty offence in BNS.
Default bail provisions retained with clearer timelines in BNSS.
Medical examination of accused made mandatory in certain cases.
Handcuffing permitted only in exceptional circumstances with reasons recorded.
BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) — 95 One Liners
Murder, Culpable Homicide & Negligence
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Section 103 BNS – Punishment for murder (Death or Life imprisonment + fine).
Section 101 BNS – Definition of culpable homicide.
Murder requires intention + knowledge that act is likely to cause death.
Grave and sudden provocation is a valid exception reducing murder to culpable homicide.
Section 102 BNS – Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Section 100 BNS – Culpable homicide defined (corresponding to old Sec 299 IPC).
Death caused by rash or negligent act covered under Section 106 BNS.
Dowry death has separate provision with presumption of guilt against accused.
Exception 1 to murder: Grave & sudden provocation (not self-induced).
Exception 2: Exceeding right of private defence in good faith.
Exception 3: Public servant exceeding powers in good faith.
Exception 4: Sudden fight in heat of passion without premeditation.
Exception 5: Consent of deceased (above 18 years) in certain cases.
Culpable homicide becomes murder when act done with intention to cause death.
Knowledge that bodily injury is likely to cause death converts it to murder.
Section 105 BNS – Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than intended.
Attempt to murder is punishable under Section 109 BNS.
Murder of child below 18 or pregnant woman attracts enhanced punishment consideration.
Hurt, Grievous Hurt & Acid Attack
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Section 117 BNS – Voluntarily causing hurt.
Section 118 BNS – Voluntarily causing grievous hurt (8 clauses define grievous hurt).
Grievous hurt includes emasculation, permanent privation of sight/hearing, fracture, dislocation.
Acid attack and attempt to throw acid have specific stringent provisions (Sec 124 BNS).
Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means has enhanced punishment.
Hurt caused to public servant in discharge of duty attracts higher punishment.
Grievous hurt on provocation has separate lower punishment provision.
Wrongful restraint (Sec 125) and wrongful confinement (Sec 126) are distinct offences.
Kidnapping from India and from lawful guardianship defined separately.
Abduction is defined as compelling or inducing a person to go from one place to another.
Kidnapping for ransom or murder has stringent punishment.
Section 140 BNS – Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt.
Sexual Offences & Offences Against Women/Children
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Sexual offences against women consolidated in one chapter in BNS.
Section 63 BNS – Rape (definition expanded, includes non-consensual acts).
Gang rape has minimum 20 years rigorous imprisonment or life.
Section 69 BNS – Sexual intercourse by deceitful means or false promise of marriage.
Section 75 BNS – Sexual harassment (includes physical contact, demand for sexual favour, showing pornography).
Section 77 BNS – Voyeurism (watching or capturing image of woman in private act).
Section 78 BNS – Stalking (following or contacting despite clear indication of disinterest).
Stalking and voyeurism have enhanced punishment on repeat offence.
Assault or use of criminal force on woman with intent to outrage her modesty (Sec 74).
Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of woman punishable.
Section 70 BNS – Rape on woman under 18 years (statutory rape, consent irrelevant).
Marital rape exception retained with limited scope in BNS.
Trafficking of person (especially women/children) has dedicated stringent section.
Buying or selling minor for prostitution has severe punishment.
Cruelty by husband or relatives (old 498A) retained with modifications in BNS.
New & Specific Offences in BNS
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Mob lynching is specific offence when group of 5 or more persons causes death.
Organised crime (Sec 111) has dedicated definition and stringent punishment.
Terrorism is clearly defined offence under BNS (Sec 113).
False promise of marriage leading to sexual relations is punishable (Sec 69).
Hit and run cases have separate enhanced punishment provision.
Snatching is made a distinct graded offence with higher punishment.
Community service introduced as punishment for minor/petty offences.
Section 111 BNS covers acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
Acid attack and its attempt have specific provisions with minimum punishment.
Stalking and voyeurism have enhanced punishment on second conviction.
Cyber terrorism and related offences covered with heavy punishment.
Identity theft and cheating by personation using computer resource punishable.
Publication of false information with intent to cause panic or harm is offence.
Attempt to commit offences has separate punishment provision in many cases.
Property Offences (Theft, Robbery, Cheating)
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Theft (Sec 301 BNS) – Dishonest intention to take movable property out of possession.
Robbery (Sec 309) – Theft or extortion with fear of instant death/hurt/wrongful restraint.
Dacoity (Sec 310) – Robbery committed by 5 or more persons conjointly.
Snatching is distinct offence – sudden taking of property from person.
Criminal breach of trust (Sec 316) – Dishonest misappropriation of entrusted property.
Cheating (Sec 318) – Deception + inducement to deliver property or consent.
Cheating by personation and cheating with knowledge of wrongful loss.
Forgery (Sec 335) – Making false document with intent to cause damage.
Making false document and using it as genuine are separate offences.
Mischief (Sec 324) – Wrongful loss or damage to property with intent.
Criminal trespass and house trespass have graded punishments.
Extortion (Sec 308) – Intentionally putting person in fear of injury to obtain property.
General Principles, Abetment, Conspiracy & Attempt
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Section 3 BNS – General explanations and definitions (Act, Omission, etc.).
Section 4 BNS – Types of punishments: Death, Life, Rigorous/Simple imprisonment, Fine, Forfeiture, Community service.
General exceptions (Secs 34-52 approx) retained with modern drafting.
Private defence of body and property – right extends to causing death in specified cases.
Abetment (Sec 45-52) – Instigation, conspiracy or intentional aid.
Criminal conspiracy (Sec 61) – Agreement between two or more to do illegal act.
Attempt to commit offence is punishable separately in most cases.
Common intention (Sec 34 equivalent) – All equally liable if act done in furtherance.
Mistake of fact is good defence if done in good faith.
Insanity (McNaughton rules retained) – Person incapable of knowing nature of act.
Intoxication is defence only if involuntary or incapable of forming intent.
Consent given under fear, misconception or by person under 12/unsound mind is not valid.
Act done by child under 7 years is not offence (absolute immunity).
Act done by child above 7 but below 12 with immature understanding may be excused.
BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) — 90 One Liners
FIR, Zero FIR, e-FIR & Procedure
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Section 173 BNSS makes FIR registration mandatory for cognizable offences.
Zero FIR can be lodged at any police station in India (no territorial bar).
e-FIR is legally valid and recognised; information can be given electronically.
Preliminary inquiry permitted before FIR only in limited cases (to check cognizable nature).
Information can be given orally or in writing; must be reduced to writing and read over.
Copy of FIR must be given free of cost to the informant immediately.
Refusal to register FIR by police officer is now punishable offence.
Woman can give information at her residence in sexual offence cases (no need to visit PS).
Information relating to cognizable offence must be registered as FIR.
If offence is non-cognizable, police to direct complainant to approach Magistrate.
FIR can be registered on basis of credible information even without written complaint.
Police must inform informant about progress of case within stipulated time.
Victim has right to get copy of FIR and status report of investigation.
Online complaint portal (e-FIR) facility must be provided by every police station.
Remand, Arrest, Custody & Bail (Highest Yield)
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Section 187 BNSS is the most important section for police and judicial custody.
Police custody can be granted in split parts within first 15 days.
Judicial custody is the default after initial police remand period.
Maximum police remand is 15 days in total for most offences.
Arrest of women – preferably by woman police officer, during daytime.
Arrest of woman after sunset/before sunrise requires JMFC permission.
Medical examination of accused is mandatory in certain sexual/grievous hurt cases.
Handcuffing permitted only in exceptional circumstances with reasons recorded in writing.
Arrest memo must be prepared and copy given to family/friend of arrestee.
Default bail – if charge sheet not filed within 60/90 days (depending on offence severity).
Anticipatory bail provisions retained with stricter conditions in serious cases.
Regular bail can be granted by Magistrate/Court after considering nature of offence.
Bail in bailable offences is matter of right; non-bailable is discretion.
Conditions can be imposed while granting bail (passport surrender, reporting, etc.).
Arrest without warrant possible only for cognizable offences in specified situations.
Person arrested must be produced before Magistrate within 24 hours.
Investigation, Charge Sheet & Victim Rights
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Section 176 BNSS mandates forensic investigation in serious/heinous cases (7+ years).
Crime scene videography is compulsory in many serious offences.
Clear timelines prescribed for filing charge sheet (60/90 days generally).
Victim has statutory right to get copy of FIR and case progress report.
Statement of victim must be recorded by Magistrate in sexual offences (Sec 183?).
Witness protection scheme is now part of the statute (BNSS).
Investigation must be completed within stipulated time; extension possible by court.
Further investigation permitted with permission of court after charge sheet.
Search and seizure must follow proper procedure with witnesses and video recording.
Accused has right to get copy of documents relied upon by prosecution.
Police report (charge sheet) must contain all particulars as per Sec 193 BNSS.
Magistrate can take cognizance on police report or complaint.
Victim can engage advocate of choice to assist prosecution.
Compensation to victim can be ordered by court from fine or state fund.
Trial Procedure, Summons, Warrants & Maintenance
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Summons case trial procedure is simpler and faster than warrant case.
Warrant case – accused appears after charge; evidence recorded.
Sessions trial for offences punishable with death/life/7+ years.
Plea bargaining introduced/strengthened for certain offences.
Electronic summons and video conferencing for trial permitted.
Proclamation and attachment of property of absconding person (Sec 82-83 equivalent).
Maintenance provision (Sec 144 BNSS) – wife, children, parents can claim.
Wife living in adultery or refusing to live without reasonable cause loses maintenance right.
Interim maintenance can be granted during pendency of proceedings.
Security for keeping the peace (Chapter VIII equivalent) – preventive action.
Preventive action by police/Magistrate to prevent cognizable offence.
Inquest proceedings by Magistrate in custodial death or suspicious death.
Committal proceedings for sessions triable cases by Magistrate.
Charge must be framed with particulars of offence and read over to accused.
Accused has right to be defended by pleader of his choice.
Judgment must be pronounced in open court after hearing arguments.
BSA (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam) — 55 One Liners
Electronic Evidence, Relevancy, Confessions & Key Rules
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Electronic records can be treated as primary evidence under BSA.
Certificate requirement for electronic evidence (old 65B) has been simplified.
Dying declaration rules retained with clearer procedural safeguards.
Confession must be recorded before Magistrate with proper safeguards (video recording preferred).
Burden of proof rules updated in certain civil and criminal cases.
Admissions are now clearly defined with legal effect (Sec 15-18 equivalent).
Relevancy of facts principle retained and modernised from old Evidence Act.
Expert opinion rules modernised for scientific and digital evidence.
Section 3 BSA – Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.
Res gestae (Sec 4) – Facts forming part of same transaction are relevant.
Motive, preparation and previous/subsequent conduct are relevant (Sec 6).
Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant fact are admissible.
Alibi – Facts showing presence elsewhere at relevant time are relevant.
Confession of co-accused is not substantive evidence; can be used for corroboration only.
Dying declaration is admissible even if maker was not under expectation of death in some cases.
Public documents and certified copies have presumption of genuineness.
Oral evidence must be direct; documentary evidence preferred for contents.
Hearsay evidence generally not admissible except in specified exceptions.
Witnesses, Burden of Proof & Presumptions
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Competency of witness – Every person is competent unless court considers otherwise.
Child witness is competent if understands duty to speak truth.
Privileged communications – Husband-wife, lawyer-client, doctor-patient protected.
Hostile witness can be cross-examined by party who called him.
Leading questions generally not allowed in examination-in-chief.
Cross-examination is right of opposite party; can be on credit also.
Burden of proof lies on person who would fail if no evidence given.
Presumption as to dowry death – court shall presume accused caused death.
Presumption as to abetment of suicide by married woman in certain cases.
Presumption as to legitimacy of child born during wedlock.
Presumption as to documents 30 years old (ancient documents).
Court may presume existence of certain facts (illustrations in BSA).
Civil Law — 65 One Liners
CPC – Core Sections & Important Orders
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Section 9 CPC – Civil courts have jurisdiction to try all suits unless expressly or impliedly barred.
Section 10 CPC – Stay of suit (res sub-judice) – same matter pending in previous suit.
Section 11 CPC – Res Judicata (most important) – 4 conditions + explanations.
Res Judicata requires: same parties, same title, same matter directly & substantially decided by competent court.
Section 20 CPC – Territorial jurisdiction based on defendant residence or cause of action.
Order 6 Rule 1 – Pleadings must contain material facts, not law or evidence.
Order 7 – Plaint and institution of suit; rejection of plaint (Rule 11).
Order 8 – Written statement, set-off and counter-claim.
Order 9 – Appearance of parties; ex-parte decree and its setting aside.
Order 14 – Framing of issues; issues of law and fact.
Order 18 – Hearing of suit and examination of witnesses.
Order 20 – Judgment and decree; contents of judgment.
Order 21 – Execution of decrees and orders (most practical and lengthy).
Order 39 – Temporary injunction and ex-parte orders; principles for grant.
Section 96 CPC – Appeal from original decree (first appeal).
Section 100 CPC – Second appeal only on substantial question of law.
Section 114 CPC – Review; Section 115 – Revision.
Section 144 CPC – Restitution; Section 151 – Inherent powers of court.
Section 34 CPC – Interest on decree; Section 35 – Costs.
Order 1 – Parties to suit; joinder, non-joinder and mis-joinder.
Indian Contract Act – Key Points
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Section 10 – Essentials of valid contract: offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, lawful object.
Section 11 – Capacity to contract: major (18+), sound mind, not disqualified by law.
Sections 13-19 – Free consent: Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mistake.
Section 2(d) – Consideration must move at desire of promisor; past consideration valid in India.
Section 25 – Agreement without consideration is void except in writing & registered or natural love.
Section 37 – Obligation of parties to perform their respective promises.
Section 39 – Anticipatory breach – other party can put an end to contract or continue.
Section 73 – Compensation for loss or damage caused by breach ( Hadley v Baxendale rule).
Section 74 – Compensation for breach of contract where penalty stipulated (reasonable compensation).
Contract of indemnity (Sec 124) – One party promises to save other from loss.
Contract of guarantee (Sec 126) – Three parties: surety, principal debtor, creditor.
Continuing guarantee can be revoked by notice (Sec 130).
Bailment (Sec 148) – Delivery of goods for specific purpose; duties of bailor/bailee.
Pledge (Sec 172) – Bailment of goods as security for payment of debt.
Agency (Sec 182) – Agent acts on behalf of principal; can be express or implied.
Termination of agency – by revocation, renunciation, completion of business, death/insanity.
Sale of Goods, Partnership & Specific Relief
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Sale of Goods Act – Condition is essential stipulation; warranty is collateral.
Caveat Emptor is general rule – buyer beware (exceptions: fraud, latent defects).
Unpaid seller has right of lien, stoppage in transit and resale.
Partnership at will can be dissolved by any partner giving notice.
Registration of partnership is optional but affects rights against third parties.
Incoming and outgoing partners – rights and liabilities defined.
Specific Relief Act – Specific performance granted when damages not adequate remedy.
Injunction can be temporary or perpetual; granted to prevent breach.
Limitation Act – Article 54 for specific performance (3 years from date fixed or refusal).
Adverse possession – 12 years for private property, 30 years for government.
Transfer of Property Act – Sale, mortgage, lease, gift, exchange defined.
Section 54 TPA – Sale of immovable property requires registered instrument.
Haryana GK — 45 One Liners
Formation, Administration & Basic Facts
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Haryana formed on 1 November 1966 by Punjab Reorganisation Act.
Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab) – Union Territory.
Total 22 districts and 6 administrative divisions.
Borders: Punjab (North), Rajasthan (South), Himachal Pradesh (North-East), Delhi (South-East).
Official language: Hindi; additional official: Punjabi in some areas.
State animal: Blackbuck; State bird: Black Francolin; State tree: Peepal.
Largest city: Faridabad; Major IT/Auto hub: Gurugram (Gurgaon).
Area: approx 44,212 sq km; Population (2011): ~2.53 crore.
Haryana has 90 Vidhan Sabha seats and 10 Lok Sabha seats.
Punjab & Haryana High Court is in Chandigarh (common for both states).
History & Battles
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1st Battle of Panipat – 1526: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi (foundation of Mughal Empire).
2nd Battle of Panipat – 1556: Akbar defeated Hemu (Hemu was last Hindu ruler of Delhi).
3rd Battle of Panipat – 1761: Ahmad Shah Abdali defeated Marathas.
Kurukshetra – Site of Mahabharata war and discourse of Bhagavad Gita.
Jyotisar (Kurukshetra) – Place where Lord Krishna delivered Gita to Arjuna.
Rakhigarhi (Hisar district) – One of the largest Indus Valley Civilisation sites in India.
Bhirrana (Fatehabad) – Another important IVC site in Haryana.
Haryana played major role in 1857 Revolt (many local leaders).
Sir Chhotu Ram – Prominent leader in pre-independence Haryana politics and peasant movement.
Haryana movement for separate state led by many leaders; achieved in 1966.
Geography, Rivers, National Parks & Economy
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Major rivers: Yamuna (perennial, eastern boundary), Ghaggar (seasonal), Markanda, Tangri, Saraswati (paleo channel).
Ghaggar originates from Shivalik Hills; considered remnant of ancient Saraswati.
Sultanpur National Park (Gurugram) – Famous for migratory birds, wetland.
Kalesar National Park (Yamunanagar) – Known for Sal forests and wildlife.
Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens) – Built during Mughal period, near Kalka.
Morni Hills – Only hill station in Haryana, in Panchkula district.
Haryana is leading state in Green Revolution; major wheat and rice producer.
Major crops: Wheat, Rice, Mustard, Cotton, Sugarcane, Bajra.
Industrial hubs: Gurugram (IT, Auto), Faridabad (engineering), Panipat (textiles, handloom).
Surajkund Mela (Faridabad) – Famous international crafts fair held annually.
Folk dances: Ghoomar, Saang, Jhumar, Ras Leela, Dhamal.
Famous personalities: Kalpana Chawla (Karnal – astronaut), Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, Rao Tula Ram.
Exam Strategy & Pattern — 30 One Liners
Screening Test Rules & Pattern
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100 MCQs | 100 marks | Duration: 2 hours.
Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Use 5th option (unmarked) on OMR for doubtful questions to avoid negative marking.
Minimum 25% marks required to qualify screening test.
At least 50% questions from Law subjects (BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, Contract etc.).
Subject Knowledge Test (Descriptive) scheduled on 9 August 2026.
Screening test marks are NOT counted for final merit list.
Approximately 4 times the number of vacancies called for Subject Knowledge Test.
Question paper bilingual (English & Hindi) – choose language carefully.
Focus heavily on new criminal laws – expected highest weightage.
Section 187 BNSS and Section 11 CPC (Res Judicata) are evergreen high-yield topics.
Haryana GK + General Studies together make up remaining ~50%.
New offences in BNS (mob lynching, organised crime, false promise) are very important.
Electronic evidence and forensic investigation provisions in new laws are scoring areas.
Last Day Strategy & Exam Day Tips
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Attempt Law questions first – they are more scoring and less ambiguous.
Keep last 10-15 minutes exclusively for OMR sheet checking and bubbling.
Reach examination centre at least 90 minutes before reporting time.
Carry only original Photo ID proof + printed admit card (no other items).
Focus revision on new criminal laws – BNS, BNSS, BSA have highest expected weightage.
Revise Section 187 BNSS (remand) and Section 11 CPC (res judicata) thoroughly.
Do not attempt doubtful questions in first round; mark for review.
Negative marking makes blind guessing dangerous – use elimination method.
Read every question twice – many options are designed to trap.
In OMR, darken the bubble completely; do not use whitener or overwriting.
Carry transparent water bottle and basic stationery only (as per instructions).
Sleep well night before; last minute cramming increases anxiety.
Stay hydrated and calm – screening is only qualifying stage.
After exam, do not discuss answers immediately; it increases stress.
Prepare for Subject Knowledge Test simultaneously – it carries 87.5% weightage.
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