BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2023-24 ATKT 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1. Answer in not more than two sentences. (Any Six) (12 marks)

1. Q1 What is diarchy?
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2. Q2 What is the basic principle of Rule of Law?
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3. Q3 Why is judiciary considered as a main pillar of democracy?
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4. Q4 What are the objectives of Article 141 of the Constitution?
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5. Q5 What is the main objective of the Law Commission?
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6. Q6 Who was the Governor-General who over hauled the entire Adalat system?
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7. Q7 State the conditions for the disqualifications of the Advocates enrolled under The Advocates Act, 1961?
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8. Q8 Why is codification essential?
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SECTION II - Q.2. Write Short Notes (Any Two) (12 marks)

1. Q9 Significance of Privy Council.
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2. Q10 Functions of the State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961.
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3. Q11 Separation of powers.
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4. Q12 Court of Records.
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SECTION III - Q.3. Attempt any Two of the following (12 marks)

1. Q13 The Patna Case proved that the administration of justice under the Charter of 1773 was totally inadequate. The case was directly responsible for many provisions of the Act of Settlement, 1781 which was enacted to remove the defects of the Regulating Act, 1773. a. Elucidate the facts of the case? b. Describe the effects of the decision held in this case?
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2. Q14 The Conflict between the Supreme Court and the Supreme Council 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. a. Identify the case and briefly state the facts? b. What was the conflict between the Supreme Court and Supreme Council about?
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3. Q15 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 to the Council were defective. a. Mention the facts of the case? b. Describe the effects of the judgement?
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4. Q16 In Murshidabad provincial council, Gorachand Dutt filed a suit against Mirza Jalleel for the recovery of the sum from him, and Mirza claimed that a larger sum was due from Dutt. The Council dismissed the action brought by Gorachand Dutt and accepted the Counter-claim made by Mirza Jalleel. Gorachand brought a suit in the Supreme Court against Hossiyar, the chief provincial Council. a. What are the contentions of Gorachand Dutt before the Supreme Court? b. What does the case reveal about the Supreme Court?
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SECTION IV - Q4. Answer any Two (24 marks)

1. Q17 Describe the different kinds of Writs as enshrined under the Constitution of India? Also describe the principles applied in the adjudication of these Writs?
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2. Q18 Describe the salient features of High Courts under the High Courts Act, 1861?
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3. Q19 Discuss the Working of the Mayors Court with special reference to the conflict between the Mayors Court and the Governor-in-Council?
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4. Q20 Give the objectives of the Advocates Act, 1961 and explain how the Act brought about a change in the legal profession?
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