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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the essential function of legal process as discussed by Alan Watson.
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2. Q1 OR Legal process, liberty, justice and order are essence of law. Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Definitions of Law.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on "Law as a necessary evil".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the causes for divergence between legal rules and society.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the influence of legal rules existing in society.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on "Law as social engineering".
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on "Law reflects the economic advantage of ruling class".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the use of law library and elucidate different legal materials found in law library.
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2. Q3 OR Explain different parts of statutes.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on "Constituent Assembly Debates".
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4. Q3 OR Hierarchy of courts in England.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss literal rule and mischief rule of interpretation of statutes.
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2. Q4 OR What is precedent ? Explain different kinds of precedents.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on "Ratio-decidendi".
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4. Q4 OR Golden Rule.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain different steps of Research.
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2. Q5 OR Explain types of research.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "methods of citation".
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4. Q5 OR Objectives of legal research.
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