BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 3 History Of Courts 2025-26 ATKT Set 2 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• Note: 1. All Questions are compulsory. 2. Figures to the right indicate maximum marks.

SECTION I - Q. 1. Answer in one-two sentences (Any 6): (12 marks)

1. Q1 What is the importance of an independent Judiciary?
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2. Q2 What was the objective of establishing the Law Commission?
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3. Q3 State the conditions under which an enrolled advocate can be disqualified under Advocates Act, 1961.
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4. Q4 What was the composition of the Mayor's Court under the Charter of 1726?
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5. Q5 What were Choultry Courts?
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6. Q6 Who established the Adalat System? Name the various courts established.
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7. Q7 Define the Writ of Habeas Corpus.
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8. Q8 Who established the Supreme Court at Calcutta and when?
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9. Q9 What is dyarchy?
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10. Q10 State the principles of Rule of Law.
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SECTION II - Q. 2. Write short notes (Any 2): (12 marks)

1. Q11 Functions of the State Bar Councils in India.
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2. Q12 Separation of Power Theory.
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3. Q13 Reforms introduced in the Criminal Law system by Lord Cornwallis.
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4. Q14 Significance of the Privy Council.
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SECTION III - Q. 3. Situation-based Questions (Any 2): (12 marks)

1. Q15 The Patna Case pointed out that the administration of justice under the Regulating Act, 1773, and Charter of 1774 was inadequate. a. Discuss the facts. b. What was the conflict that arose between the Supreme Court and Supreme Council?
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2. Q16 This case is said to have been the climax of the conflict between the Supreme Council and the Supreme Court. a. Elucidate the facts of the case. b. Discuss the reform introduced by the British Parliament.
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3. Q17 The trial of Raja Nandkumar was the first decisive event which gave birth to enmity between the Supreme Court and Governor-in-Council. The Judges insisted on independence of the Judiciary and started exercising administration of justice in its own way. a. Write the details of the case. b. Why was the case called a "judicial murder"?
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4. Q18 The Revenue Council of Calcutta ordered for Kamaluddin's committal without bail. Kamaluddin obtained the writ of Habeas Corpus and set himself free. The Supreme Court granted the Writ with the bail and held that the facts submitted by the Council were defective. a. Mention the facts of the case. b. Describe the effect of the judgement.
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SECTION IV - Q. 4. Answer in detail (Any 2): (24 marks)

1. Q19 Discuss the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
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2. Q20 Discuss the dual judicial system that existed between 1833 to 1861.
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3. Q21 Explain the growth of the legal profession in India and the necessity for the enactment of the Advocates Act, 1961.
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4. Q22 Explain the Adalat system introduced by Warren Hastings.
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