B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 (a) Explain different approaches to the idea of law.
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2. Q1 OR Elucidate the essential functions of a legal process.
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3. Q1 (b) Distinguish between rules of law and percepts of morality.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on the essentials of law.
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1. Q2 (a) Discuss different attributes of law.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the relationship between legal rules and society with suitable examples.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on nature of legal system.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on regulated sanctions.
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1. Q3 (a) Distinguish crimes from civil wrongs.
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2. Q3 OR Examine the significance of text books in the study of law.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on law library.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on hierarchy of courts in India.
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1. Q4 (a) Explain the importance of context in the interpretation of statutes.
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2. Q4 OR What is ratio decidendi ? How to extract it ?
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on literal rule.
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4. Q4 OR Write a short note on circumstances affecting the weight of a decision.
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1. Q5 (a) What is research ? Distinguish between academic research and legal research.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the tips to be followed in examination writing.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on application of law to facts.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on assignment writing.
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