Master of Law (LL.M.) Foundation Course Judicial Process 2019 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Group VI, Environment and Legal Order, code 26906 (attempt any four questions) 100 Marks

1. 1. Highlight the statutory and codified system of legal developments. Give examples and proper case law.
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2. 2. Explain varieties of judicial activism and discuss the institutional liabilities of courts of law.
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3. 3. Explain in details on "The Concept and various theories of justice in the Western thought".
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4. 4. Logic, History, Custom and accepted standard of right conduct are the forces, which shape the process of law. Illustrate with examples.
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5. 5. Define the concept of Dharma? Discuss various aspects of Dharma in Indian thought with the help of examples.
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6. 6. Write Short Notes on:-
   • a) Doctrine of precedent
   • b) Independence of Judiciary
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7. 7. Write Short Notes on:-
   • a) Judicial creativity v/s Judicial restrain
   • b) Judicial review
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SECTION II - Group I, Constitutional and Administrative Law, code 26901 (attempt any four questions) 100 Marks

1. 1) According to Blackstone, "Judges are living oracle of law." Discuss the concept of judicial process with special reference to Cordozo's view on Judicial Process.
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2. 2) Critically analyze the nature and scope of Public interest litigation as a tool of judicial creativity in India. What are the remedies available in case of misuse of PIL.
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3. 3) According to Lord Acton, "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely". Discuss the doctrine of judicial review in India with the help of various grounds.
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4. 4) Critically analyse the status and position of National Judicial Commission in India in the light of principle of independence of judiciary in contemporary era.
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5. 5) Write an essay on 'Dharma as foundation of justice in India'. How far Dharma reflected in Indian legal system? Justify your answer with the help of legislative and judicial perspective.
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6. 6) Write short note on :
   • a) Doctrine of Precedent: Merits and demerits
   • b) Interrelationship between Law and Justice
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7. 7) Write short note on :
   • a) Judicial restraint
   • b) Role of judiciary in constitutional adjudication
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