BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2024-25 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1 Answer any Six of the following in two sentences only. (12 marks)

1. Q1 Which three principles do consist in Dicey's theory of Rule of Law?
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2. Q2 Which Courts have the power to issue writs in India?
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3. Q3 What is meant by 'Faujdari Adalat' and who were the judges of the Court?
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4. Q4 What was the object of the Regulating Act 1773?
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5. Q5 What is 'Lex Loci'?
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6. Q6 Who is empowered by law to punish the Advocates for misconduct?
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7. Q7 State the procedure for the removal of the judges of the High Court.
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8. Q8 What is the object of the codification of Law?
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SECTION II - Q.2 Write short notes on any Two of the following (12 marks)

1. Q9 Separation of Power.
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2. Q10 Privy Council.
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3. Q11 Functions of Bar Council of India.
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4. Q12 Federal Court.
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SECTION III - Q.3 Attempt any Two of the situation-based questions. (12 marks)

1. Q13 Swaroop Chand was a surety responsible for the payment of revenue of the company from Dacca. The balance due was fixed at Rs. 10,000. He disputed the balance in his capacity as the treasurer of revenue of Dacca Provincial division. He was found in default to the extent of Rs 66,745/-. a) What was the defense taken by Swroopchand in the present case? b) What was the judgment of the Supreme Court in this case?
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2. Q14 The Judgment of the Supreme Court in this case provoked the members of the council. It increased the conflict and also created panic among the local population of Calcutta. In this case, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and right of the court to try action against the judicial officers of the Company for an act done in their personal capacity was questioned. a) State the facts of the case. b) What were effects of the decision held by the Supreme Court?
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3. Q15 The Patana case proved that the administration of justice under Charter of 1774 was inadequate. This case was directly responsible for many provisions of the Act of Settlement 1781, to remove the evil effects of the Regulating Act of 1773. a) Describe the facts of the case. b) What were the consequences of the judgment given in this case?
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4. Q16 The case of Raja Nandkumar brought out the conflict between Warren Hastings and the majority in the council on one hand and between the court and the majority on the other. This case is recognized as the judicial murder in the history of courts. a) Describe the facts of the above case? b) Why is it called as the judicial murder?
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SECTION IV - Q.4 Answer any Three of the following. (39 marks)

1. Q17 Discuss the Writ jurisdiction under the Constitution of India.
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2. Q18 Explain the provisions of the Advocates Act 1961, with special reference to its disciplinary powers over advocates.
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3. Q19 Elucidate the dual system of Courts prevailing in India between 1834 to 1861.
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4. Q20 Describe the development of legal education in India.
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5. Q21 Explain the role of Law Commission towards the development of law reforms.
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