LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Nov 2016 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• N.B: (1) Answer all questions. (2) Total marks for the questions is indicated in the right end.

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

1. Q1 Meaning of the term 'Jurisprudence'
2. Q2 State the relationship between law and morality
3. Q3 Explain the meaning of norms and the normative system
4. Q4 Define the main propositions of positivism
5. Q5 What is concept of 'Dharma'?
6. Q6 Identify the doctrine of 'stare decisis'?
7. Q7 Explain kinds of custom in short?
8. Q8 State the definition of 'property'?
9. Q9 Explain the meaning 'trust'?
10. Q10 Define 'power'?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write brief notes on any four (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. Q11 Functions and Purpose of Law
2. Q12 Roscoe Pound's theory of Social Engineering
3. Q13 The rule of ejusdem generis
4. Q14 Modes of acquisition of possession
5. Q15 Feminist Jurispndence
6. Q16 Bracket theory

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

1. Q17 "The judicial precedent is an independent source of law" (i) Give three types of judical precedents. (ii) Advantages and disadvantages of judical precedents?
2. Q18 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.
3. Q19 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.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any four (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q20 Discuss the concept ownership' with reference to incidents of ownership and different kinds of ownership.
2. Q21 Critically evaluate the status of the unborn, dead and intoxicated person.
3. Q22 Explain the importance and status of legislation as source of law along with kinds of Legislation and delegated legislation.
4. Q23 Discuss the law of obligation with reference to various kinds of obligations.
5. Q24 Discuss rights in a wider sense.
6. Q25 Examine the components of Natural Law theory.

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