LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Nov 2016 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Q.1: Answer in short (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. (a) Meaning of the term 'Jurisprudence'
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2. (b) State the relationship between law and morality
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3. (c) Explain the meaning of norms and the normative system
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4. (d) Define the main propositions of positivism
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5. (e) What is concept of 'Dharma'?
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6. (f) Identify the doctrine of 'stare decisis'?
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7. (g) Explain kinds of custom in short?
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8. (h) State the definition of 'property'?
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9. (i) Explain the meaning 'trust'?
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10. (j) Define 'power'?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write brief notes on any four (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. (a) Functions and Purpose of Law
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2. (b) Roscoe Pound's theory of Social Engineering
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3. (c) The rule of ejusdem generis
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4. (d) Modes of acquisition of possession
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5. (e) Feminist Jurispndence
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6. (f) Bracket theory
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Q.3 Q.3: Answer any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) "The judicial precedent is an independent source of law" (i) Give three types of judical precedents. (ii) Advantages and disadvantages of judical precedents?
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2. (2) Ram sold his house to Govind. The house was Ram's ancestral property which is now the property of Govind. (a) With reference to this property who is the person of inherence and who is the person of incidence after the sale. (b) Explain vestitive, Investitive and divestitive title.
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3. (3) Customary requirement of 'saptapadi', seven steps by the bride and bridegroom, is codified and is now a requirement under Hindu Marriage Act. (i) Comment whether 'saptapadi' satisfies the test of reasonableness. (ii) Explain the 'test of antiquity' for validity of a local custom.
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer any four (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. (a) Discuss the concept ownership' with reference to incidents of ownership and different kinds of ownership.
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2. (b) Critically evaluate the status of the unborn, dead and intoxicated person.
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3. (c) Explain the importance and status of legislation as source of law along with kinds of Legislation and delegated legislation.
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4. (d) Discuss the law of obligation with reference to various kinds of obligations.
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5. (e) Discuss rights in a wider sense.
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6. (f) Examine the components of Natural Law theory.
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