BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2025-26 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q. No. 1: Answer in Two Sentences (Any Six) (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is Rule of Law?
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2. Q2 What was the Charter Act of 1661?
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3. Q3 Who established the Supreme Court at Calcutta and when?
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4. Q4 What is the difference between Advocate and Senior Advocate?
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5. Q5 What was the significance of the Regulating Act of 1773?
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6. Q6 Explain the meaning of "Adalat System."
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7. Q7 What was the function of the Sadar Diwani Adalat?
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8. Q8 What change was introduced by the Indian High Courts Act, 1861?
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SECTION II - Q. No. 2: Write Short Notes on Any Two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 Evolution of the Adalat System under Warren Hastings.
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2. Q10 Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India.
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3. Q11 Professional Misconduct as per the Advocates Act, 1961.
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4. Q12 Position of Indian Practitioners during British time.
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SECTION III - Q. No. 3: Answer Any Two Situational-Based Questions (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 Suppose you are a judge of the Mayor's Court at Madras in 1726. A dispute arises between two British merchants and an Indian trader. Which court has jurisdiction and why?
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2. Q14 The government passes a law giving certain ministers immunity from criminal prosecution while in office. A citizen challenges this law before the High Court. How would you apply the principle of Rule of Law in deciding this case?
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3. Q15 A judge of the High Court is transferred to another state after he delivers a judgment against the government. The judge claims that this transfer is political retaliation. How does the principle of judicial independence protect judges in such situations?
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4. Q16 If you were part of the drafting committee for the Indian High Courts Act, 1861, what reforms would you recommend to ensure uniformity in justice?
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SECTION IV - Q. No. 4: Answer Any Three Questions in Detail (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. Q17 Explain in detail all provisions that ensure separation of judiciary from executive.
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2. Q18 Discuss features of the Advocates Act, 1961.
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3. Q19 Discuss any two cases that reflect the conflicts between the Supreme Court of 1774 and the Governor-General in Council as far as jurisdiction is concerned.
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4. Q20 Discuss the evolution of British judicial institutions in India from 1600 to 1861.
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5. Q21 Explain in detail the Judicial Plan of Lord Cornwallis.
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