BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2022-23 ATKT Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• Note: (1) All questions are Compulsory. (2) Figures to the right indicate marks.

SECTION I - Q.1 Answer the following in not more than Two sentences. (Attempt any six only) (12 marks)

1. Q1 What was the objective of the Choultry Courts?
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2. Q2 What is Dyarchy?
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3. Q3 Why should there be Separation of powers?
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4. Q4 Who was instrumental in pioneering the establishment of Rule of Law in India?
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5. Q5 Which Lord succeeded to be appointed as Governor-General conditionally in India and what were his two conditions?
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6. Q6 What was the main objective of the Regulating Act, 1773?
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7. Q7 What constitutes the dual system of courts?
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8. Q8 What was the main outcome of the Indian Law Reports Act of 1875?
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9. Q9 What is the main objective of the Law Commission?
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10. Q10 What acts as an instrument to effect change in law through the Courts and legislatures?
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SECTION II - Q.2 Write Short Notes on (Any Two) (12 marks)

1. Q11 Writ of Mandamus.
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2. Q12 Significance of Privy Council.
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3. Q13 Independence of judiciary.
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4. Q14 Courts of Records.
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SECTION III - Q.3 Attempt any two of the following. (12 marks)

1. Q15 The Patna case pointed out that the administration of justice under the Charter of 1773 was inadequate. The case was directly responsible for many provisions of The act of Settlement, 1781 to remove the evil effects of the Regulating Act. (a) What was the main issue in this case? (b) What were the effects of the decision held in this case?
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2. Q16 The conflict between the Supreme Council and the Supreme Court which began after the Regulating Act reached the climax in this case. The Supreme Court claimed its jurisdiction over the whole native population which was strongly opposed by the Supreme council. The Committee presented the detailed reports on the conflict between the Supreme Court And the Council. The parliament passed the Act of Settlement, 1781. (a) Identify the case and briefly give the facts? (b) What was the conflict between the Supreme Court and Supreme council?
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3. Q17 The revenue Council of Calcutta issued a writ for Kamaluddin committal without bail. Kamaluddin obtained the writ of Habeas Corpus and set himself free. The Supreme Court granted the Writ through the bail and held that the facts submitted by the council were defective. a) Mention the facts of the case? b) Describe the effects of the judgement.
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4. Q18 Swaroopchand was a surety responsible for the payments of revenue of the Company from Dacca. The balance due was fixed at Rupees 10,000/-. He disputed the balance in his capacity as the treasurer of the revenues of Dacca provincial division. He was found in default to the treasury to the extent of rupees 66,745. (a) What was the defence taken by him in the present case? (b) What was the decision taken by the Supreme Court?
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SECTION IV - Q.4 Answer any Two Of the following (24 marks)

1. Q19 Discuss the Working of The Mayors Court with special reference to the Conflict between The Mayors Court and the Governor General-in-council.
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2. Q20 Compare and illustrate The salient features of the High Courts under The Government of India Act, 1935 and the Courts of India in the present times.
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3. Q21 Explain the dual system of Courts prevalent in India between 1834 and 1861?
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4. Q22 Explain the role of Law Commission in modern India towards the Law Reforms?
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