B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Legal Language Feb 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• Form number 02518. Hand-dated 24/2/2026, FYLLB SEM-I Regular; "3L00111" is written by hand at the top left of page 1. 3 pages, English only. N.B. 1. Please check whether you have got the right question paper 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks. In Q.3 (A) the paper numbers the items (i), (ii), (ii), (iv); the third is given here as (iii). In Q.4, items 1 and 2 each print an OR choice; each alternative is numbered here as its own question, so Q.4 holds six questions of which any two are answered.

SECTION I - Answer the following in not more than two sentences (any 6 of 10) 12 Marks

1. Q1 The boy broke the window. (Change the voice)
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2. Q2 Arnold runs fast. (Change into Superlative Degree)
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3. Q3 He asked, "Do you like coffee? (Convert into indirect speech)
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4. Q4 do you really come from china asked the prince (punctuate the sentence)
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5. Q5 You have read the book. (Add Question tag)
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6. Q6 What is an appeal?
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7. Q7 State any two features of the law magazine, 'Law Teller'.
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8. Q8 Give full forms of (i) I.T.R. (ii) Cr.L.J.
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9. Q9 Explain the Citation: Shivlal v. Chatur Singh, AIR (1995) Guj. 583
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10. Q10 Explain the legal term 'Affidavit'.
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SECTION II - Write short notes on two of the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q11 Rex Non Potest Peccare.
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2. Q12 De Minimus Non Curat Lex
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3. Q13 Acquittal and Conviction
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4. Q14 Law magazine
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SECTION III - Answer any two of the following (any 2 of 4) 12 Marks

1. Q15 Answer the following question with reference to the Legislative Extract given below: THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACT, 1993 (Act No. 10 of 1994) [8th January, 1994]. The extract prints the long title ("An Act to provide for the constitution of National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commission in States and Human Rights Court for better protection of human rights and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto."), the enacting formula ("Be it enacted by Parliament in the Forty-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:"), the heading "CHAPTER - I : Preliminary", and Section 1 "Short title, extent and commencement.": (1) "This Act may be called the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993" (2) "It extends to the whole of India" (3) "It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 28th day of September, 1993". Identify the following:
   • (i) Enacting formula
   • (ii) Official citation
   • (iii) Short title
   • (iv) Date of commencement
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2. Q16 Answer the following question with reference to the Legislative Extract given below: THE MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY ACT, 1971 (ACT NO. 34 of 1971) [10 August, 1971]. The extract prints the long title ("An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto."), the enacting formula ("BE it enacted by the Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:"), and Section 1 "Short Title, Extent and Commencement": (1) "This Act may be called The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971," (2) "It extends to whole of India except to the State of Jammu and Kashmir" (3) "It shall come into force on such dates as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette appoint." Identify the following:
   • (i) Short title
   • (ii) Date of assent
   • (iii) Official citation
   • (iv) Enacting formula
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3. Q17 Answer the following question with reference to the Legislative Extract given below: THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961 (ACT NO.53 OF 1961) [12th December, 1961]. The extract prints the long title ("An Act to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits."), the enacting formula ("Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows:"), and Section 1 "Short Title, Extent and Commencement": (1) "This Act may be called The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961." (2) "It extends to the whole of India" (3) "It shall come into force on such date as may be notified in this behalf in the Official Gazette, (a) in relation to mines and to any other establishment wherein persons are employed for the exhibition of equestrian, acrobatic and other performances, by the Central Government; and (b) in relation to other establishment in a State, by the State Government," Identify the Following
   • (i) Short title
   • (ii) Enacting formula
   • (iii) Official citation
   • (iv) Preamble
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4. Q18 Describe the search for case laws in the following instance: Whether a contract signed by a minor can be enforced against him?
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SECTION IV - Answer any 2 of the following (any 2 of 4) 24 Marks

1. Q19 Write an Essay on Indian Judicial System: from here to where?
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2. Q20 (OR to 19) Write an Essay on Wildlife trafficking and poaching
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3. Q21 Write the guidelines laid down in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
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4. Q22 (OR to 21) Write the guidelines laid down in D.K Basu v. State of West Bengal
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5. Q23 What are Law Reports? Explain in brief any three law reports.
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6. Q24 Read the following passage and answer the questions below: The paper prints a passage of about 150 words in two paragraphs, with no title or source given, on the quality of legal education in India compared with global standards, beginning "The quality of legal education in India has been a topic of debate among stakeholders" and ending "Efforts are being made to align Indian legal education with international standards." The passage is not reproduced here.
   • (1) What are some challenges faced by legal education in India?
   • (2) How does the quality of legal education impact law graduates?
   • (3) Name one way in which law schools are trying to improve practical skills.
   • (4) What has the author stated about global standards of law schools?
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