LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory May 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. Answer all questions. 2. The marks are as indicated on the right side of the question. 3. You are expected to answer based on constitutional/legal provisions, case laws and juristic works.

Q.1 Q.1: Answer any six questions in one or two sentences (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. (a) What do you mean by Analytical Jurisprudence?
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2. (b) Write any one difference between Right in rem and Right in personam.
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3. (c) Define Legal Right.
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4. (d) What is Possession in law?
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5. (e) Who propounded the imperative theory of Law?
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6. (f) What do you mean by Equity?
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7. (g) Explain the term Precedent.
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8. (h) What is Ownership?
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9. (i) What is the meaning of Liability?
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10. (j) Who propounded the theory of Social Engineering?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Concept of Legal Personality
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2. (b) Feminist Jurisprudence
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3. (c) Doctrine of Stare Decisis
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4. (d) Kinds of Ownership
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Q.3 Q.3: Answer any two of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Mr. A purchases a car from Mr. B, but the ownership documents are not transferred. (i) Define Ownership and explain its elements. (ii) Discuss the nature of rights of Mr. A and Mr. B.
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2. (b) A custom in a village allows only males to inherit property. (i) Explain custom. (ii) Whether such a custom is valid in modern law?
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3. (c) A person finds a gold chain in a park and keeps it with him. Later, another person claims it. (i) What remedies are available to the true owner? (ii) Explain the concept of possession in this context.
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4. (d) A publishes a defamatory statement against B. Pained by A's act, B approaches the court for remedy. (i) What is the right of B that is infringed? Explain its nature. (ii) What kind of function of law does the court do?
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer any two in detail (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. (a) Critically examine the Pure Theory of Law.
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2. (b) Explain the status of the unborn, minor, lunatic, drunk and dead persons.
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3. (c) Discuss the concept of Legal Rights and Duties and their correlation.
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4. (d) Explain the nature and importance of Legislation as a source of law.
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