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

Questions asked in this paper

• 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.

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

1. Q1 What do you mean by Analytical Jurisprudence?
2. Q2 Write any one difference between Right in rem and Right in personam.
3. Q3 Define Legal Right.
4. Q4 What is Possession in law?
5. Q5 Who propounded the imperative theory of Law?
6. Q6 What do you mean by Equity?
7. Q7 Explain the term Precedent.
8. Q8 What is Ownership?
9. Q9 What is the meaning of Liability?
10. Q10 Who propounded the theory of Social Engineering?

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

1. Q11 Concept of Legal Personality
2. Q12 Feminist Jurisprudence
3. Q13 Doctrine of Stare Decisis
4. Q14 Kinds of Ownership

SECTION III - Q.3: Answer any two of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 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.
2. Q16 A custom in a village allows only males to inherit property. (i) Explain custom. (ii) Whether such a custom is valid in modern law?
3. Q17 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.
4. Q18 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?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any two in detail (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Critically examine the Pure Theory of Law.
2. Q20 Explain the status of the unborn, minor, lunatic, drunk and dead persons.
3. Q21 Discuss the concept of Legal Rights and Duties and their correlation.
4. Q22 Explain the nature and importance of Legislation as a source of law.

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