B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2019 Dec (100 marks) 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 Examine the significance of "lecture system" and "Text Books".
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3. Q3 Explain the importance of law commission reports and case law books in research.
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4. Q4 What is Hypothesis ? Explain different kinds of hypothesis.
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5. Q5 Explain Golden Rule of Interpretation.
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6. Q6 Discuss about the major steps involved in legal research.
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7. Q7 "Judgements are one of the important legal materials" - Elucidate.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Obiter dicta.
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2. Q8 (b) Substantive law and procedural law.
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3. Q8 (c) Law library.
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Write a note on any two of the following.

1. Q9 (a) Selection of research problem.
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2. Q9 (b) Parts of statute.
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3. Q9 (c) 'Class lecture system'.
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