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Jurisprudence – 1

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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”


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