B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is law ? Distinguish between civil and criminal law.
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2. Q2 What is Ratio Decidendi ? Explain the doctrine with reference to Wilkinson Vs Downton's case.
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3. Q3 What is legal material ? Explain the types of legal material.
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4. Q4 Explain how a student is benefited by lecture classes and text books.
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5. Q5 Explain "mischief rule" with the help of decided cases.
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6. Q6 Explain the major steps involved in doing legal research.
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7. Q7 Explain the advantages of using questionnaire in research.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Interview method
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2. Q8 (b) Golden rule
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3. Q8 (c) Obiter dicta.
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Write explanatory note on any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Sampling method of research
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2. Q9 (b) Hypothesis in legal research
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3. Q9 (c) Indian court system.
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