LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 History of Courts 2017-18 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1 Answer the following in not more than two sentences: (20 marks)

1. Q1 What was the role of Choultry Courts in 1639?
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2. Q2 What was the purpose of the Government of India Act, 1935?
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3. Q3 Why is the Supreme Court considered the Apex Court of India?
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4. Q4 What is the purpose of Law Reporting in India?
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5. Q5 What is the theory on which the concept of rule of Law is based?
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6. Q6 What is the contribution of the first Law Commission in India?
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7. Q7 What is 'Lex-Loci'?
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8. Q8 What is the object of writ of "Quo-Warranto"?
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9. Q9 Why is independence of judiciary necessary in the administration of justice?
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10. Q10 Who is empowered to punish the Advocates for mis-conduct?
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SECTION II - Q.2 Write short notes on any four of the following: (20 marks)

1. Q11 Dyarchy in India.
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2. Q12 Principles of Natural Justice.
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3. Q13 Conditions for becoming an Advocate under the Bar Council of India.
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4. Q14 Importance of Mayor's Court.
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5. Q15 Major Reforms made by Cornwallis code.
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6. Q16 Working of the Supreme Court at Calcutta.
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SECTION III - Q.3 Attempt any two of the following: (12 marks)

1. Q17 The conflict between the Supreme Court and the Supreme Council reached a climax in this case. The Supreme Court claimed its jurisdiction over the whole native population while the Supreme Council opposed it. The Parliament passed the Act of Settlement, 1781 on the basis of the detailed report presented by the Committee appointed for this purpose. (a) Identify the case and give the facts of the case. (b) Describe the main conflict in this case.
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2. Q18 The judgement 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 official capacity was questioned. (a) What was the main issue in this case? (b) What were the effects of the decision held by the Supreme Court in this case?
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3. Q19 Raja Nand Kumar's trial was a very decisive event which led to the growing enemity between the Supreme Court and the Governor in Council. The judges insisted on the independence of judiciary and in spite of interference of the Council, the Supreme Court began to exercise the administration of justice in India in its own way. (a) Describe the facts of the case. (b) Give reasons for the charges framed against him.
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SECTION IV - Q.4 Attempt any four of the following: (48 marks)

1. Q20 What are the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935?
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2. Q21 Describe the role of Law Commission in modern India and explain its contributions towards law reforms.
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3. Q22 Explain the dual system of Courts prevailing in India between 1834 to 1861?
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4. Q23 Explain the concept of Writ jurisdiction under the Constitution of India. Elucidate the same?
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5. Q24 Explain the provisions of Advocates Act, 1961 with special reference to its disciplinary powers over Advocates.
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6. Q25 Discuss the working of the Mayor's Court with special reference to the conflict between Mayor's Court and Governor-in-Council.
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7. Q26 Explain the growth of legal profession in India and how it necessitated the enactment of the Advocates Act, 1961?
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