B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2024 Aug Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the essential functions of legal process.
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2. Q1 OR What are the various sources of laws ?
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Austin's theory of law.
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4. Q1 OR Is man naturally good ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What are the typical attributes of law and legal process ?
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the influence of legal rules on existence of society.
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3. Q2 (b) Arbitration as a process of law.
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4. Q2 OR Necessity of law for the creation of a just society.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the hierarchy of Civil Courts in England and in India.
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2. Q3 OR What are legal materials ? Explain in brief the types of legal materials.
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3. Q3 (b) Substantive law and Procedural law.
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4. Q3 OR Kinds of civil wrongs.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the literal rule of interpretation.
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2. Q4 OR What is 'ratio decidendi' ? Explain with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) Internal aid to construction.
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4. Q4 OR Distinguishing.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What do you mean by legal research ? What are the objectives of legal research ?
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2. Q5 OR What are the points to be noted while answering questions in the exam ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on "methods of citation".
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4. Q5 OR Working out problems in the examination.
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