B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 1 Legal Methods 2026 Jan 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 'Legislation and precedent as sources of law'. Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on legal realism.
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4. Q1 OR Essentials of valid customs.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the relation between legal rules and society.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss authoritarian and authoritative and regulated sanctions as attributes of law.
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3. Q2 (b) Necessity of law.
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4. Q2 OR The areas where law keeps out.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the hierarchy of civil and criminal courts in India.
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2. Q3 OR How a student is benefitted by the class lecture and text books ? Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on "Constituent Assembly Debates".
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4. Q3 OR Distinguish between crimes and civil wrongs.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the circumstances affecting the binding force of a precedent.
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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) Obiter dictum.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on 'Fringe Meaning'.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Write an explanatory note on the assignment writing.
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2. Q5 OR What is legal research ? Explain the different steps involved in legal research.
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3. Q5 (b) Bibliography.
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4. Q5 OR Interview method of research.
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