B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "Law is a means of attaining social harmony by curbing of the evil passions of man". Explain.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the essential functions of legal process.
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3. Q1 (b) 'Legislation is a main source of law'.
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4. Q1 OR Is man naturally good ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the relationship existing between legal rules and society.
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2. Q2 OR Law and legal processes are 'Authoritarian' and 'Authoritative'. Explain.
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3. Q2 (b) Regulated Sanction.
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4. Q2 OR Law reflects the private factors in the life of members of the ruling class.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What is legal material ? Explain in brief the types of legal materials.
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2. Q3 OR How a student is benefitted by the class lecture and textbooks ? Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Criminal courts in England and India.
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4. Q3 OR Kinds of civil wrongs.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the circumstances affecting the weight of a decision of the court.
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2. Q4 OR What is interpretation of statute ? Explain the 'Golden Rule' of interpretation.
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3. Q4 (b) Binding force of 'Obiter dictum'.
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4. Q4 OR Internal aid to construction.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the major steps involved in doing legal research.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the planning of an assignment writing.
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3. Q5 (b) Working out problems in the examination.
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4. Q5 OR Interview method in research.
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