Paper IV: Leading Cases This paper tests candidates’ knowledge of landmark judgments and their ability to analyze and apply them. Key aspects include: Leading Cases: A list of leading cases is provided by the Supreme Court, categorized under constitutional law, civil law, criminal law, administrative law, etc. Candidates must study headnotes and prepare briefs for these cases. Notable cases often include Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) and ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla (1976), among others notified by the Supreme Court. Study Material: Headnotes of leading cases are provided in the examination hall and must be returned after the exam. Candidates should refer to judgments and commentaries from reliable sources like SCC Online or Supreme Court Reports. Preparation Focus: Understanding the ratio decidendi and obiter dicta of cases. Ability to apply case law to hypothetical scenarios. Additional Notes on Exam Pattern Exam Mode: Offline, descriptive-type questions. Duration: Each paper is three hours long. Passing Criteria: Candidates must secure 50% in each paper and a combined aggregate of 60% across all papers to pass Attempts: Candidates are allowed up to five attempts to clear the exam. Each appearance in any paper counts as an attempt. Study Materials: Supreme Court Rules, 2013, and Bare Acts (e.g., CPC, CrPC, Advocates Act). Video lectures provided by the Supreme Court on YouTube. Notes and compilations by senior advocates (e.g., Jay Savla, V. Mohna, F.S. Nariman). BR Agarwala’s Supreme Court Practice and Procedure. Previous years’ question papers for practice. Preparation Tips: Analyze past 10 years’ question papers to understand expectations. Practice answer writing to improve time management and structuring. Focus on drafting skills and brevity in answers. Regularly revise leading cases and stay updated on legal developments.