B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Jurisprudence 2015 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define jurisprudence. Explain its nature and value.
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2. Q2 Explain the function and purpose of law.
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3. Q3 Explain legislation as a source of law.
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4. Q4 Discuss the kinds of rights.
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5. Q5 Distinguish possession in law from possession in fact.
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6. Q6 Discuss the different sources of obligations.
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7. Q7 Explain the importance of the chain of causation in establishing liability.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Natural Law School
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2. Q8 (b) Characteristics of Ownership
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3. Q8 (c) Legal status of the unborn person
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Write explanatory notes on any two of the following :

1. Q9 (a) Law as a system of rules
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2. Q9 (b) Theories of punishment
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3. Q9 (c) Ratio decidendi and obiter dicta.
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