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LL.B. 1st Semester [Paper-1]
Jurisprudence {Part-1}

Que.-1. Define Jurisprudence & Discuss the nature and scope of Jurisprudence. What is the importance of this subject in the study of law?
Que.-2. “Law is a command of sovereign.”Critically explain the Imperative theory of Law, according to Austin.
Que.-3.Explain Kelson’s Pure Theory of Law. What are the main points of criticism of this Theory?
Que.-4. Explain the contribution of Kelson & Austin and Bentham & Karl Marx.
Que.-5. What is the relation of Jurisprudence with other social sciences?
Que.-6. What are the various schools of Jurisprudence? Give a brief description of the general characteristics of these schools. (Write very short notes about all the schools.)
Que.-7. Write a critical note on the Historical school of Jurisprudence or critically examine the Volkgeist Theory of Savigny & assess his contribution.
Que.-8. Point out the difference between Analytical and Historical School of Jurisprudence. Discuss.
Que.-9. Write a note on Sociological School of Jurisprudence or “The aim of Social Engineering is to build an efficient structure of the society as far as possible which involves the balancing of competing interests.” Pound .
Que.-10. Explain the Contribution of Dugwit & Ihearing and Fugon Ehrlich as a regard to sociological school.
Que.-11. what is the relation between Law & Morals?
Que.-12. Write an essay on the Realist school of Jurisprudence.

LL.B. 1st Semester [Paper-2]
Constitutional Law of India {Part-1}

Que.-1. Explain the Salient Features/Characteristics of Indian Constitution. Whether the Constitution of India is Unitary or Federal Features of Indian Constitution?
Que.-2. Explain the objectives of the Indian Constitution as indicated in its Preamble.
Que.-3. Explain the Six Freedoms as enshrined in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.
Que.-4. what is the Protection given under Article 20 of the Indian Constitution?
Que.-5. Explain Right to Life & Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Que.-6. Explain Right against Exploitation under Article 23 & 24 of the Indian Constitution.
Que.-7. what are the Constitutional Remedies available under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution?
Que.-8. Explain Directive Principles of State Policy whether it is enforceable in Court?
Que.-9. what are the Fundamental Duties conferred to the Citizen of India. Explain!
Que.-10. Write a short note on Doctrine of Eclipse, Doctrine of Severability, and Doctrine of Ultra- Virus (Pith and Substances).

LL.B. 1st Semester [Paper-3]
Law of torts & consumer protection law

Que.-1. Define Tort and Explain its essential elements. Distinguish Tort from Breach of Contract and Crime. Is privity necessary to support an action in Tort?
OR
How is tort Different from other civil wrongs? Can the same act be a tort, Crime and a breach of Contract?
OR
Tortious Liability arises from the breach of a duty primarily fixed by law. This duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redress able by an action for Unliqidated damages. Explain this statement of Winfield.
Que.-2. Write short notes on the following Maxims-
1. Injuria Sine Damnum,
2. Damnum Sine Injuria,
3. Volenti non fit Injuria
4. Res ipsa loquitur
5. Actio personalis moritur cum persona
6. Innuendo
7. Remoteness of Damages
8. Joint Tort Feasors
9. Mental or Nervous Shock
10. Act of God

Que.-3. What do you understand by the doctrine of vicarious liability? Is such liability justified? How far a master is liable for the Torts committed by his Servant?
Que.-4. Define Defamation. What is meant by libel and slander? Distinguish between them.
Que.-5. What is meant by contributory negligence and its ‘Last Opportunity rule’ refer to Davis Vs. Mann case.
Que.-6. Discuss fully the Rule of Absolute or Strict Liability.
Or
Explain the rule laid down in Rylands vs. Fletcher. Are there any exceptions to this rule? Discuss.
Que.-7. Define Negligence. What are its essential elements which the plaintiff must prove in order to recover damages from the defendant.
Que.-8. Explain the principle of nuisance. What are the defences open in action based on nuisance?
Or
What is public nuisance? Can it be private also? Distinguish between public and private nuisance.
Que.-9. Define and Distinguish between the following-
1. Damage and Damages
2. Act of God ad Inevitable Accident
3. Assault and Battery
4. Injuria Sine Damnum and Damnum Sine Injuria

Que.-10. Explain the Constitution procedure of functioning, aims and objects of Central and State Consumer Protection Councils.
Que.-11. What is the object of the establishment of Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies? Explain the provision relating to the Constitution and different jurisdiction of District Forum. Is it entitled to decide a dispute relating to a matter already pending before a Civil Court?
Que.-12. Explain the Constitution and Jurisdiction of the State Commission. Can State Commission transfer the cases from one District Forum to another District Forum?

LL.B. 1st Semester [Paper-4]
Law of crimes
Que.-1. Whether the provision of Indian Penal Code is applicable to Extra-territorial offences, if so, what are circumstances?
a) A, an Indian Citizen, commits a murder in Uganda. Can he tried and convicted of murder in any place where he is found in India?
b) A, an Indian Citizen, commits adultery in England which is not an offence in that Country. Can he be prosecuted in India?

Que.-2. Define Offence. What are the various stages in the commission of crime? What is essential to constitute attempt?
Que.-3. ‘Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence’ . Discuss.
Que.-4. Discuss the law relating to the offence of defamation with exceptions.
Que.-5. Discuss the law relating to constructive criminality. Distinguish between the words “Common Intention” and “Common object” as they are used under Section 34 IPC. Which lays down ‘Joint Responsibility’ in doing a criminal act.
Que.-6. ‘Nothing is an offence which is done by a child below seven years of age’ Discuss. Will it make any difference if the age of child is twelve years?
Or
Under what circumstances (i) Minority, (ii) Insanity and (iii) Drunkenness affords immunity from criminal liability? Discuss.
Que.-7. (a) What is theft? When does it become robbery?
(b)When does robbery become dacoity?
Or
Is the preparation of Dacoity punishable in law? Define and distinguish between theft, Extortion, Robbery and Dacoity. Give Illustration.
Que.-8. when does culpable homicide not amount to murder?
or
What do you understand by culpable Homicide? When does culpable homicide amount to murder and what are its exceptions?
Or
When does culpable homicide amount to murder?
Or
Distinguish between culpable homicide and murder in the light of Reg Vs. Govinda.
Que.-9. Define kidnapping. How does it differ from abduction? Can there be an abduction which is not punishable under I.P.C.?
Que.-10. What is hurt? When It is described grievous?
Or
Define and distinguish between simple and grievous hurt. When does this offence amount to attempt to murder?
Que.-11.”A mistake of fact is a good defence but a mistake of law is not.”Discuss.
Or
Explain the maxim “ignorantio facit excusat ,ignorantio juris non- excusat.”Distinguish between mistake of fact and mistake of law.
Que.-12.Define cheating. Explain its essentials.Distinguish between cheating and criminal misappropriation.
Que.-13.Define and distinguish between the terms “dishonestly” and “fraudulently”.

LL.B. 1st Semester [Paper-5]
Contract {Part-1}
Que.-1. Define “Proposal” and “Acceptance” and explain their essentials. Also describe the different rules regarding the ‘Proposal’ and ‘Acceptance’ under the Indian Law of Contract.
Or
Write a detailed note on the Offer, General Offer and Acceptance.
Que.-2. How can the communication, acceptance and revocation of the proposal be made? When the communication of a proposal is complete? Is it possible to revoke acceptance after communication?
Que.-3. Define consideration and explain its importance in the formation of contract. Consideration ought to be past, present or future. Discuss fully.
Que.-4. Define a contract. What are the essential of a valid contract? What does an agreement become a contract?
Or
‘All contracts are agreements but all Agreements are not contracts.’ Discuss
Que.-5. What do you mean by the term “Consent”, “Free Consent”, “Coercion” “Undue Influence”, “Fraud” & “Misrepresentation”? Explain their essentials and effects on the validity of the contract.
Que.-6. Discuss the Contractual Liabilities of a Minor under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Or
Minors are incapable of entering into a valid contract. Discuss.
Or
No person is competent to contract who is not of the age of majority.”Comment and discuss the law relating to minor’s contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Que.-7. What do you mean by the contingent contract? What are its essentials? Distinguish between wagering and contingent contract
Que.-8. What kinds of consideration and objects are not lawful? Discuss with suitable illustrations and case law.
Que.-9. What is “Quasi-contract?”Explain with illustrations.
Que.-10.Write short notes on the following:
1. Novation,
2. Void & Voidable contract,
3. Quantum Meruit,
4. Tender of Offer,
5. Anticipatory Breach of contract,
6. Agreement in restraint of marriage

Que.-11. Distinguish between the following-
1. Void and Voidable Contracts
2. Coercion and undue Influence
3. Fraud and Misrepresentation
4. Illegal and Void Contracts

Que.-12. What do you mean by Doctrine of Privity of Contract? What are the two different aspects of this doctrine?


Jurisprudence – 1

11161
LL. B. (I Sem.) Examination, Dec. 2015
LAW—I
Jurisprudence – 1
(K-1001)
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper is divided into three Sections—A, B and C. Section-A contains Descriptive Answer Questions, Section-B contains Short Answer Questions and Section-C contains Very Short Answer Questions. Attempt all the Sections as per instructions.
Section-A
(Descriptive Answer Questions)
This Section contains five questions, attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks. Answer must be descriptive. 20×3-60

Year 2014

1.       Discuss in brief the definition, nature and scope of Jurisprudence.
2.       Write an detailed essay on the “Realist Movement of Jurisprudence”
3.       Discuss the Kelson’s Pure theory of law in detail
4.       According to Austin Jurisprudence can be divided into General and ‘particular’. To what extend do Kelsen and Salmond agree with this view?
5.       Discuss the theory of natural law given by ‘Rudolf Stammler’ fully


Year 2015
1.       ”Jurisprudence is the philosophy of Positive Law.” -(Austin) Discuss. 20
2.       Discuss the Salmond’s definition of law and examine how far it is applicable to Indian legal system. 20
3.       What is Pound’s theory of social engineering? Discuss fully. 20
4.       “The prophesies of what the Courts will do in fact and nothing more pretentions are what I mean by law.” —(Homes) Comment. 20
5.       What is ‘Natural Law’? Examine historically. 20

Year 2016

1.       Jurisprudence has been defined differently by various jurists. What are these definitions and why is it so? Explain the nature and scope of Jurisprudence.
2.       “The movement of progressive societies has hitherto been a movement from status to contract. “Do you agree with this view? Comment in detail.
3.       Natural law consist of the principles which are based on logic and reason.” In the light of this observation, discuss the development of natural law in brief and point out its application in the Indian Legal System.
4.       What were the main causes of the origin of “Realist School”?. Write a short note on the Modern Realism of America.
5.       Discuss critically Savigny’s “Volksgeist” Theory.

Year 2017
1 How would you define Jurisprudence? Which definition according to you would be most appropriate one?
2 Comparing with Austin theory of law, discuss in brief Kelson’s pure theory of law. What is the position of Kelson’s ground norm in India
3 “Movement of progressive societies has hitherto been a movement from status to contract”. Comment
4 What is Leon Duguits theory of Social Solidarity? Was this theory helpful in brining a change in legal thought?
5 Discuss main features of American Realism and assess its importance in the field of Jurisprudence
   
Year 2018

1 Contribution of Sir Henry Maine
2 Theory of Living Law
3 Theory of Natural Law
4 Importance of Jurisprudence
5 Marxist theory of Law



Section -B
(Short Answer Questions)
This Section contains three questions, attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Short answer is required. 10×2=20

Year 2014

6 Discuss the short note on Rescoe Pound’s ‘Social Engineering’
7 “Law is the command of Sovereign” . Comment
8 Explain the Volksgeist Theory’ of law

Year 2015
6. Write short note on Duguit’s doctrine of `social solidarity’. 10
7. Explain the `Volksgeist Theory’ of law. 10
8. What is the difference between Austin and Kelson as jurist? 10

Year 2016
6 “The basis of natural law was the man’s reason and wisdom and not the spiritual power of God”. Discuss in brief. 
7 Discuss in brief the Austin’s imperative theory of law
8 Discuss the main features of “Sociological School” of Jurisprudence. 

Year 2017
6 Law is the command of Sovereign. Comment
7 Explain Volksgeit theory of law
8  What is the Pound’s theory of “Social Engineering”


Year 2018

9 “Jurisprudence is the eye of law”. Comment
10 What is the Pound’s theory of “Social Engineering”
11 Write a short note on “Realist school of Jurisprudence”

Section-C
(Very Short Answer Questions)
This Section contains five questions, all questions are compulsory. There is no internal choice. Each question carries 4 marks. Very short answer is required. 4X5=20

Year 2014

9 Define Natural Law
10 Define Social Solidarity
11 Write in short the contribution of “Maine”
12 What is the contribution of “Hart” to Jurisprudence
13 What is the Kohler’s theory of natural law

Year 2015
9. Define `Grund Norm’ given by Kelson. 4
10. Write a very brief contribution of Savigny to Jurisprudence. 4
11. Write a very short note on Duguit’s contribution to Jurisprudence. 4
12. What was the Stammler’s theory of Natural law?
13. What was the Marx’s approach to law? Write in brief. 4

Year 2016
9.     What do you understand by Analytical Positivism
10.    What were the factors and circumstances which led to economics approach to law
11.    Describe Pounds classification of legally protected interests
12.    What are principle doctrines of Savigny’s thesis of law
13.    Certainty of law is legal myth. Discuss in brief 

Year 2017
9 Contribution of Bentham
10 Theory of Natural Law
11 Historical Jurisprudence
12 Marxist theory of law
13 General and particular Jurisprudence


Year 2018
9.       Define Jurisprudence According to Salmond and Holland. What according to you would be the most appropriate definition of Jurisprudence
10.    Explain fully Kelson’s Pure Theory of law. Is it correct to say that this theory has left dry bones of law deprived flesh and blood which give them life? 
11.    Discuss command theory of law given by John Austin. Is this theory suitable for Indian Legal System?
12.    What do you understand by Savigny’s “Volksgeist theory of law”. Also give its criticism in details.
13.    Critically examine the views of Duguit regarding “Social Solidarity”



CONTRACT-I General Principles of Contract CCSU LL. B. (I Sem.) Examination, Dec. 2015 LAW-V K-1005

11165
LL. B. (I Sem.) Examination, Dec. 2015
LAW-V
CONTRACT-I General Principles of Contract
(K-1005)
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt questions from all Sections as per instructions.
Section-A
(Very Short Answer Questions)
Answer all the five questions. Each question carries 4 marks. Very short answer is required not exceeding 75 words. 4×5=20

Year 2014
1 Agreement to do an act impossible in itself
2 Free consent
3 Lapse of Offer
4 Void Contract and Void Agreement
5 Anticipatory Breach

Year 2015
1. Competent parties.
2. Novation of contract.
3. Acceptance.
4. What is Public Policy
5. Wagering agreement.

Year 2016
1 What do you understand by the tern “Reciprocal Promises”
2 Explain with example the tern “Voidable Contract”
3 By whom the contract should be performed
4 Define Contract
5 What do understand by “Anticipatory breach of contract”

Year 2018

1 What do you mean by misrepresentation?
2 Give one example of ‘void agreement’
3 Define contract
4 ‘Acceptance must be absolute and unqualified’. Explain
5 What is bilateral mistake of fact? What is its effect on contract?

Section-B
(Short Answer Questions)
Answer any two questions out of the following three questions. Each question carries 10 marks. Short answer is required not exceeding 200 words. 10 x 2=20

Year 2014
6 Insufficiency of consideration is immaterial but an agreement without consideration is void. Comment 
7 The law of contract is not the whole law of agreement, nor is it the whole law of obligations. Discuss
8 When is the communication of acceptance complete? Explain also the rules relating to the formation of contract by telephone or by or by post. Refer decided cases laws

Year 2015
6. Discuss fully the contractual liability of a minor with reference to the leadings cases.
7. State the different kinds of mistake and explain their effects on contracts. 10
8. Define fraud and misrepresentation and distinguish them. Discuss their influence on the validity of contract.

Year 2016

6 Discuss the law relating to valid acceptance
7 An agreement in restraint of trade is void, comment
8 What is quassi-contract? When a person is entitled to be re-imbursed by others?

Year 2018
6. Explain the contracts which cannot be specifically performed.
7. Explain ‘Free Consent’ according to Indian Contract act.
8. Define doctrine of ‘Privity of Contract’

Section-C
(Descriptive Answer Questions)
Answer any three questions out of the following six questions. Each question carries 20 marks. Answer is required in detail. 20×3=60

Year 2014
9 All illegal agreements are void, but all void agreements are not illegal
10 Who are competent to contract? Discuss the law relating to minors agreement in India with the help of decided English law in these cases. Is there any difference between Indian law and English law in this context.
11 “An agreement in restraint of trade is void “. Explain. What are its exceptions?
12 Quasi contract is not the product of an agreement entered into between the parties but a creation of law on the basis of equitable principles.” Discuss the above statement and state the quasi contract relations recognised by the Indian contract Act.
13 Discuss the law relating to frustration of contract under Indian Contract Act. Is commercial impossibility a ground of frustration? Give relevant case law.

Year 2015

9. Discuss in detail the essentials of a valid contract.
10. When is the communication of acceptance complete? Explain also the rules relating to the formation of contract by telephone or by post. Refer to decided case laws. 20
11. Agreement without consideration is void. Discuss the exceptions to the rule. 20
12. What is meant by doctrine of frustration of contracts ? Discuss with the help of decided cases.
13. Explain the scope and purpose of Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Or
What is meant by voidable contract, void agreement and void contract ?
14. State the principles according to which damages for breach of contract are assessed.

Year 2016

9 When the parties are said to be consented? Under what circumstances a consent is not a free consent
10 What is performance of contract? Which contract need not to be performed?
11 with the help of relevant case law, discus the nature of minors agreement.
12 Is consideration a necessity to a contract? Explain the exceptions to the rule of “Necessity of Consideration”
13 Explain briefly the law regarding agreement in restraint of legal providing
14 A says to B, “I want to sell a car for Rs 1,00,000 or 1,25,000”. Is A making a valid proposal?

Year 2018
9 Discuss the principles applicable in determining damages, in case of breach of contract. Refer to decided cases on the point
10 “Frustration may be defined as the premature determination of an agreement between the parties”. Explain.
11 “An agreement without consideration is void”. Explain in detail the rule and its exception
12 What is quassi-contract? Explain with the help of relevant provisions in the Indian contract Act, 1872.
13 “Agreements in restraint of trade are void”. Explain in detail.


LL.B. 1 st Semester [Paper-1] Jurisprudence {Part-1} Que.-1. Define Jurisprudence & Discuss the nature and scope of Jurisprud...