B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Judicial Power and Judicial Process (Hons) 2022 Oct Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is judicial activism ? Discuss emerging dimensions of judicial activism in India.
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2. Q2 "The final cause of law is the welfare of the society." Substantiate.
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3. Q3 Evaluate status of judicial accountability in India.
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4. Q4 What is the rationality of Constitutional Amendment ? Explain the role of judicial process in Constitutional Amendment.
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5. Q5 "Judges are simply 'living oracles' of law." Substantiate this statement.
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6. Q6 Define "Access to Justice". Discuss its role in social transformation in India.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q7 (a) Supreme Court
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2. Q7 (b) Judicial review
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3. Q7 (c) Duties of the Bar.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q8 (a) Mr. 'B' has parked his unused and uninsured vehicle on public road. The officers of the transport department booked a case against him for having uninsured vehicle. He contends that the insurance law is applicable only for vehicle in use not for unused vehicle. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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2. Q8 (b) Mr. 'X' has filed a contempt petition against Election Commission of India for its failure to implement the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India. These directions are relating to information to be published for the General Public about criminal records details of the prospective candidates. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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3. Q8 (c) Mr. Martin has defended his case against the State of Karnataka on the basis of the decision of the Supreme Court of USA. The contention of the State of Karnataka is that the decision of the Supreme Court of USA does not bind this court. Does the state succeed ? Decide.
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