B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2026 Jan (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain Salmond classification of law, with appropriate illustrations.
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2. Q2 Explain in detail the transformation of custom into law with illustrations.
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3. Q3 Explain the arguments in favour of necessity of law.
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4. Q4 How to make use of law library effectively ? Explain.
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5. Q5 Explain Golden rule of interpretation.
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6. Q6 Court Judgements are one of the important legal materials - Elucidate.
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7. Q7 Explain the different stages of legal research.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Criminal law.
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2. Q8 (b) Definitions of law.
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3. Q8 (c) Lecture method.
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Answer any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Hierarchy of Criminal and Civil Courts in India.
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2. Q9 (b) Questionnaire method.
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3. Q9 (c) Constitutional Assembly Debates.
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