LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law and Medicine Apr 2025 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in 2 to 3 sentences, any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is Amniocentesis?
2. Q2 What is Contributory Negligence?
3. Q3 What is Bolam Test?
4. Q4 Define 'Magic Remedy' under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
5. Q5 State the significance of Hippocratic Oath in the Medical Profession.
6. Q6 State the objectives of PCPNDT Act, 1994
7. Q7 What is 'Golden Hour' in medical treatment?
8. Q8 What is the right of Self-determination?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q9 The doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur with reference to Medical Negligence
2. Q10 Role and functions of Indian Medical Council
3. Q11 Donor under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994
4. Q12 AYUSH

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve the situational problem, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q13 A diagnostic Centre in Sangali conducts prenatal diagnostic tests without obtaining the mandatory registration under the PCPNDT Act, 1994. During an inspection, it is found that the Centre has been operating for over a year without fulfilling the legal requirements. (i) What provisions of the PCPNDT Act are violated in this scenario? (ii) What penalties can be imposed on the Centre for operating without registration?
2. Q14 Mr. Mahesh a practicing Homeopathy doctor was found to be treating the patient with Allopathic medicines. Unfortunately, the patient died. (i) Is Mr. Mahesh Liable? Give reasons. Explain the rules of medicinal practice. (ii) Cite the relevant case laws.
3. Q15 Rekha was receiving free treatment of tuberculosis in the government hospital. Rekha relying on an advertisement which claimed to cure TB, discontinued her course of treatment without any medical consultation. After three months she suffered from the relapse of disease. (i) Can Rekha take an action against the hospital? (ii) What Defense can be put forth by the hospital? (iii) Enumerate the provisions of law which prohibits such advertisement.
4. Q16 A 40-year-old person goes to a clinic with complaints of recurring chest pains. The doctor, considering the symptoms as minor muscular pain, does not order any diagnostic tests. A few days later, the person suffers a heart attack. (i) Is the doctor liable for medical negligence in this case? Discuss. (ii) What remedies are available to the said person in this case?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer in detail, any three (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. Q17 Discuss the International Regulation for Human Experimentation with reference to the Nuremberg Code and Helsinki Declaration.
2. Q18 Explain the concept of Informed Consent and Implied Consent in Doctor-Patient relationship. Support your answer with relevant illustrations and case laws.
3. Q19 Discuss the 'Right to Health under the Indian Constitution' with the aid of landmark judgments of the Supreme Court.
4. Q20 Discuss the healthcare delivery system in India. What is the role of National Accreditation Board for hospital?
5. Q21 Discuss the legal position of Euthanasia in India with the help of case laws.

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