B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Jurisprudence 2012 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 (a) Critically examine the statement "Law as a command of the sovereign".
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the 'Natural Law' theory.
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3. Q1 (b) Comment on "Social Engineering".
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4. Q1 OR What is judge made law ?
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1. Q2 (a) Explain the various theories of punishment.
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2. Q2 OR Analyse the question of law and question of fact.
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3. Q2 (b) Explain 'Civil Wrong'.
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4. Q2 OR Examine the Purpose of Law.
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1. Q3 (a) Explain the requirements of a valid custom.
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2. Q3 OR Define 'Precedent'. Explain its kinds.
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3. Q3 (b) What is Prospective Overruling ?
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4. Q3 OR State the objectives of Delegated Legislation.
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1. Q4 (a) Discuss the 'right' in wider sense of the term.
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2. Q4 OR Define 'person'. Discuss the legal status of unborn and dead persons.
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3. Q4 (b) Explain the various kinds of duties.
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4. Q4 OR Enumerate the characteristics of legal right.
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1. Q5 (a) Explain the theory of 'strict liability' with case laws.
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2. Q5 OR Define the term "Negligence". Explain the essentials of negligence.
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3. Q5 (b) Examine the Remedial Liability.
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4. Q5 OR Define Motive.
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