B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Jurisprudence 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss legal realism. How is it different from Austin's Theory of Law ?
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2. Q2 Discuss the functions and purposes of law.
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3. Q3 Discuss legislation as a source of law. What are the advantages of legislation as a source of law over other sources of law ?
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4. Q4 What is legal right ? Describe Hohfeld's concept of right in its wider sense ?
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5. Q5 Explain the idea of ownership and also the differences between trust and beneficial ownership.
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6. Q6 Discuss legal status of lower animal, unborn and the dead person.
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7. Q7 Discuss negligence and different theories of negligence.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Reformative theory of punishment
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2. Q8 (b) Primary and sanctioning rights
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3. Q8 (c) Mischief rule.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q9 (a) Law and Fact
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2. Q9 (b) Vicarious liability
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3. Q9 (c) Void and voidable agreements.
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