BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2024-25 ATKT Set 2 60/40 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 Codification of Laws, and what are its benefits?
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2. Q2 How did Lord Cornwallis ensure the Independence of judges in his judicial reforms?
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3. Q3 What was the main source of conflict between The Supreme Court and the Sadar Diwani Adalat?
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4. Q4 What is the purpose of Writ of Mandamus?
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5. Q5 What was the objection taken by Raja Nandkumar regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
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6. Q6 Define misconduct under The Advocates Act-1961.
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7. Q7 Name the officials who constituted The Mayors Court.
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8. Q8 According to which Act, Law Reporting was made mandatory for all the High Courts In India?
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9. Q9 Who regulates the Legal Profession in India?
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10. Q10 State the principles on which the concept of Rule of Law is based.
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SECTION II - Q.2 Write Short Notes on any two of the following (12 marks)

1. Q11 Separation of Powers.
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2. Q12 The First Law Commission (1834-1843).
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3. Q13 Writ jurisdiction of The Supreme Court.
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4. Q14 Charter Act of 1833.
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SECTION III - Q3 Attempt any two of the situation based questions. (12 marks)

1. Q15 In Bombay, the conflict between Mayor's Court and the Governor-in-Council arose on the jurisdiction of the Mayor's Courts over natives in matters concerning their caste and religion. I) Elucidate the facts of the above case. II) Write about the changes introduced by the Charter of 1753.
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2. Q16 In this case, the Governor-General-in-Council and the Supreme Court came in to conflict over the issue as to whether or not the Supreme Court had jurisdiction over the company's revenue officers engaged in the collection of revenue in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. I) What was the impact of this case on the development of Indian Judiciary? II) How would you rule on the admissibility of evidence presented by the prosecution?
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3. Q17 Before the year 1861, two parallel systems of judicial institutions of entirely dissimilar origin prevailed in British India. One system existed in the Presidency towns where Crown Courts were established by Royal Charters and Acts of British Parliament. The other system was prevalent in the Mofussil. The existence of two system of courts created difficulties and complications between the two systems. I. Write in short about the reasons responsible for the conflict between dual judicial systems. II. What are the objectives of passing of High Court Act of 1861?
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4. Q18 The widow Nadirah Begum charged the Quazi, Mufti and Bahadur Beg of assault, battery, false imprisonment, breaking her house and depriving her of property. I. Write in short, the facts of the above case. II. What were the consequences of the decision of the court in this case?
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SECTION IV - Q4 Answer any Three of the following. (24 marks)

1. Q19 Examine the role played by the Privy Council in British India, highlighting its Significance in shaping the judicial system before independence.
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2. Q20 Explain the provisions of the Advocates Act 1961 with reference to the Disciplinary Committee and its powers.
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3. Q21 Explain the Writ jurisdiction under the Constitution of India and describe the Principles applied for its adjudication.
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4. Q22 Compare and illustrate the salient features of the courts under the government of India Act 1935 and the courts of India in the present times.
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