LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 History of Courts 2023-24 ATKT 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. Q1 What is the purpose of Law Reporting in India?
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2. Q2 Which Act introduced, "Codification of Laws" in India?
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3. Q3 What is meaning of 'La Legalite'?
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4. Q4 What was the objective of Indian High Courts Act 1861?
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5. Q5 State the Principles of Natural Justice.
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6. Q6 What was the purpose of appointment of First Law Commission in 1834?
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7. Q7 Name the people who constituted the corporation in the Mayors court under the charter of 1688.
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8. Q8 Who is empowered by law to punish the advocates for misconduct?
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SECTION II - Q.2 Write short notes on any Two of the following. (12 marks)

1. Q9 Functions of the Bar Council of India.
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2. Q10 Working of the Supreme Court at Calcutta.
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3. Q11 Separation of Powers.
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4. Q12 Major Reforms introduced by Cornwallis Code.
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SECTION III - Q.3 Attempt any Two of the situation-based questions. (12 marks)

1. Q13 The Patana case pointed out 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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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) Describe the facts of the case. b) What were effects of the decision held by the Supreme Court in this case?
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3. Q15 This case brings 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. I) Elucidate the facts of the above case? II) Explain why is it called as the judicial murder in history of courts?
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4. Q16 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/-. I) What was the defense taken by Swroopchand in the present case? II) What was the judgment of the Supreme Court?
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SECTION IV - Q.4 Answer any Three of the following. (39 marks)

1. Q17 Enumerate the dual system of courts prevalent in India between 1834 to 1861.
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2. Q18 Give the objectives of the Advocates Act 1961 and explain how the act brought a change in the profession of lawyers?
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3. Q19 Explain the Writ jurisdiction under the Constitution of India and describe the principles applied for its adjudication.
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4. Q20 Describe the role of judicial precedents and the role of law reporting in the growth of the administration of justice in India.
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5. Q21 Discuss the main features of Regulating Act of 1773 and its impact on Indian judiciary.
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