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November, 2011
Constitutional Law-I
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks

LL.B/ SEM- III/11-12/ET /CL-I

Max. Marks : 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
1.

2.

(4 x 10)

The Journey from the Gopalan to Maneka Gandhi saw many changes in the judicial
verdict. Point out the fine points of the Gopalan and how have they been endorsed or
overruled in Maneka's case?
"Freedom of press plays a pivotal role in the democratic set up of the country". Discuss this
statement in the light of relevant provisions of Indian Constitution along with the aspects of
freedom of circulation and commercial advertisement as laid down by the Judiciary.

3.

Explain the 'Doctrine of Reasonable Classification' as evolved by the Supreme Court and
how it has been interpreted by Judiciary in matter of tax?
Or
Four persons A,B,C and D were appointed against the Advertisement published in the
Newspaper for the post of Junior Engineer (J.E.) in Department(X) of a State of Shanti
Pradesh by proper selection process. Out of Four A and B were General category, C was
from other backward class and D was Schedule Caste. After 5 years, D was promoted to
the post Assistant Engineer(A.E.) on the ground of reserved vacancy for SC by proper
interview process. Few months later, A was also promoted on the post of (A.E.)in General
category on the basis of merit through proper interview process. Thereafter A claimed the
seniority from D on the ground that he is more meritorious than D and having a consistent
good academic record. D raised the objection against the same on the ground that he was
promoted earlier than A therefore he is having Seniority in the same.
Argue the case from the side of A and D with the help of relevant provisions of
Constitution and Case-laws.

4.

'Right to receive information is an important aspect of Freedom of Speech and Expression'.

Justify this statement with the help of relevant case-laws
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)

(5 x 2)

Write short notes on the following:

5.

"Right to life also includes Right not to live". Comment.

6.

How Article 19 (1) (a) is subservient to Articles 105 and 194 of Indian Constitution?

7.

Prisoners also having a fundamental right to express themselves by giving an Interview.

Comment.

8. Critically analyze the case law of Mohd. Hanif Qureshi v. State of Bihar.
9. 'Equality and Arbitrariness are sworn enemies'. Justify this statement.

(Section C)
10.

(10x1)
Answer the Question as the case requires:i.
Niyogi Commission is related to________________
ii.
Who suggested in the Constituent Assembly "Procedure established by law"?
iii.
Value based constitution was advocated by_______________?
Directive Principle of State Policy are merely show piece in the Constitution.
iv.
(True/False)
v.
Name the case in which the court held that even though they are criminals they are
behind the bar, they are still human being______________________.
vi.
vii.

In which case law it was laid down by the Apex court that in case of conflict between
freedom of religion and National Integration, National integration will prevail ?
Match the following:

Judicial Principles
a. Freedom of press
b. Minority Rights
c. Just, fair and Reasonable
d. Special Courts

viii.
ix.
x.

Decisions
K.N. Bajoria v. State of W.B.
Benett Coleman v. U.O.I
Ajij Basha v. U.O.I.
Maneka Gandhi v. U.O.I.

Provision regarding promotion for SC's and ST's in the matter of Public Employment
was added by inserting clause (4A) in Art.16 by which amendment?
Article 16(4) is an exception to Article16.
(True/False)
Right to strike is not a Fundamental Right but a Constitutional Right. (True/False)
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November, 2011
LAW OF CONTRACTS-II
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks

LL.B/ SEM-III /11-12/ET/LoC-II

Max. Marks : 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
1.

(4 x 10)

Sharing of profits is a prima facie evidence of partnership but not a conclusive proof. Discuss in the light
of the leading judicial pronouncements.
Or
A Partner receives shares of a company from the debtor of the firm in satisfaction of debt . Is the debtor
discharged from the liability to repay debt?

2.

Mr. Mani sells 50 bags rice to Mr. Vinay and Vinay pays the price by cheque. The rice is yet to be delivered,
meanwhile, the cheque is dishonoured by the bank. Vinay asks for delivery of rice but Mani refuses. Is
Vinay entitled to take delivery. What will be the position if Vinay sells the rice to Z who pays the value of it
in good-faith and transfers the ownership by a deed to Z? Argue on behalf of Mani and decide.

3.

X and Y admit Z, a minor, as a beneficiary of the profits of the firm within six months of attaining majority, Z
by a public notification disclosure himself to become a partner. Can X and Y refuse to admit him as a
partner. Argue on behalf of the minor partner and decide.

4.

What are the major characteristics and benefits of a limited liability partnership under the LLP Act, 2008?

(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
5.

(5 x 2)

What judgment was given in Cox Vs Hick Man?

6. Enumerate the circumstances in which the liability of the partners of a LLP is unlimited under the LLP Act,
2008.
7.

X lends money to a firm to secure the payment, the partners agree to give him 15% of the business profits.
Does X become partner of the firm?

8.

4 persons agree to run a partnership business and they hire a house for it but they have not agreed to any
date when the business will commence. Whether partnership arises?

9.

S delivered a motor car to a mercantile agent and instructed him not to sell the car below a certain price. The
mercantile agent intending to sell the car from the very beginning at a price whatever he could get sold them
for a less amount and then absconded. Later on the buyer sold it to T, a bonafide purchaser. Can S recover
car from T? Why?

P.T.O.

(Section C)
10.

Answer the correct choice, answer as the need be(10x1)

i.

What are the liabilities of designated partners Under the LLP Act, 2008?

ii.

Write down 2 points of distinction between a LLP and a partnership firm under the Indian Partnership
Act.

iii.

Can a bank debt in the name of the firm, based on the document signed by Mr. X, a partner in TP
(Traditional Partnership firm) be recovered by Mr. Y (another partner in TP) who has not signed the
document? why?

iv.

A notice intimating dont deliver had been given to the ship owner but the goods had already been
delivered before the communication could reach to the person in actual possession of the goods.
Was the notice effectual? Why?

v.

An advance was made by the pledge bonafidely to the buyer against the whole of consignment. The
unpaid seller stopped only 50% of the goods while they were in transit. Can the pledge proceed
against the rest of consignment not stopped?

vi.

Certain goods were sold but only part payment was made and the goods were removed before the
date fixed for removal. Can the unpaid seller exercise the right of lien?

vii.

X and Y, partners agreed to purchase a mine for Rs. 1,00,000 and Y was to sell it for Rs. 1,20,000, the
profit of Rs. 20,000 was to be divided equally between them but Y sold it to a company (in which Y
had a large interest) for much more than Rs. 1,20,000. X knew that Y had some interest in the
purchase but not exactly what the interest was. Is X entitled to 50% of the share of the profit?
(Yes/No)

viii.

What is the difference between a partner and designated partners in LLP?

ix.

What are the characteristics of a corporate body?

x.

Who can become a partner in a LLP as per the LLP Act, 2008?
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November, 2011
Criminal Law I
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks
(IPC Bare Act is allowed)

LLB/ SEM-III/11-12/ET/Crim. Law-I

MAX. MARKS: 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
(4 10)
1. The appellants X and Y, father and son respectively, had an encounter with the
deceased D, in which D received several wounds. D ultimately died of his
injuries. D had received, together with minor wounds, a very severe wound on
the right leg and a very severe wound on the back. The postmortem report
suggested that the death might have been caused solely by the leg wound.
There were conflicting versions of the eye-witnesses as to who (X or Y) gave
which blow.
The case is put up for trial and you have to decide the liability of both X and
Y. Take the help of leading case law on the point.
Or
Discuss the doctrine of mens rea in statutory offences with the help of Indian and
English case law.
2. Impossibility of both kinds, factual and legal, appears to be immaterial in
deciding the question of attempt.
Elaborate this statement and discuss the law on this point with the help of
Indian and English case law.
3. The state government has acquired land of certain farmers in public interest for
construction of a dam. The land acquisition has been carried out in accordance
with the prevailing law. However, a small section of the farmers is not happy with
the whole exercise and they are not ready to part with their land unless paid
compensation in excess of what is prescribed in law. Seven such farmers join
together and start a sit-in on their land declaring their intentions not to leave their
land unless their demands are met.
Police cracks down on all the seven persons and takes them into custody. What
charges under IPC could be levied against the seven farmers when they have not
resorted to any violence. Elaborately discuss the relevant law.
4. With the help of decided cases, discuss the law of abetment by instigation and
intentional aid.
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
(5 2)
5. Excusable and justifiable defences.
6. Abetment by conspiracy.
7. Absurd attempts.
8. Explain: Abetment of an offence is independent of the offence committed.
9. Conviction of a single accused with the aid of Section 34, IPC.

(Section C)
(10 1)
10. Answer the correct choice/ answer as the need be(i) Active nationality principle is to be found in Section..... of IPC.
(ii) Law Commission has suggested a new Chapter VB in IPC for the offence
of..........
(iii) Generally, preparations to commit crime are not punishable. (True/ False)
(iv) An offence without actus reus is possible.
(True/ False)
(v)
Meaning of the word "offence" under Section 141 IPC.
(vi)In the Storkwain case the pharmacist was punished because he was negligent.
[True/False]
(vii) Mere presence in an unlawful assembly is punishable.
(True/False)
[viii]State of Maharashtra v Mohd. Yakub, is a case on .................................. .
(ix) Who decided Rajkapoor v Laxman, AIR 1980 SC 605?
(x) Criminal Attempts Act (of England) was enacted in the year..................... .

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November, 2011
Economics-III
Answer all the questions
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LL.B./ SEM-III /11-12/ET/Eco-III

Max. Marks: 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
(4 10)
1. `Tax is a compulsory contribution from a person to the Government. Define a tax
and show the effect of taxation on production and distribution.
2. List the expected benefits from WTO to India and the world. What are its
disadvantages with reference to Indian economy.
Or
Since 1991,with the introduction of New Economic reforms, what changes have
taken place in foreign trade policy of India?
3. Define a bank. What are the functions of a commercial bank?
Or
What is difference between quantitative and qualitative methods of credit control?
Explain quantitative and qualitative methods of credit control. How do they
regulate monetary and economic systems?
4. Sketch a picture of financial market in India and explain the meaning of stock
exchange and stock market movements.
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

(5 2)
Write four objectives of fiscal policy.
Narrate import restrictions and import substitution policies during pre-reforms period.
Explain four merits of direct taxation.
Discuss the difference between money market and capital market.
Objectives of SEBI in India.
(Section C)

10. Answer the correct choice, answer as the need be-

(10 1)

i. Fiscal deficit = Budget deficit + ---------------------------------- .

ii. Under even proportional tax, the rich may pay ---------------- amount of tax.
iii Bimal Jalan has classified the export policy during 1956-1991 in --------------phases.
iv. The WTO budget is much----------------- in size in comparison to GATT.
v. Repo- rate since October, 2011, is---------------------percent.
vi. Write exact name of two Nationalized banks in India
vii. Full form of SENSEX is---------------------------------- .
viii. Payment made by taxpayers are used by the Government for the benefit of:
a. Poor sections only
b. SC/ST only
c. Women only
d. All citizens
ix. NABARD does not provides loan for rural development.
(True/False)
x. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the first stock exchange in India.
(True/False)
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November, 2011
History-III
Answer all the questions
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LL.B./ SEM- III/11-12/ET/Hist-III

Max. Marks : 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
1.
2.
3.

4.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.

(4 x 10)

What were the facts of and the judicial issues involved in the Patna Case?
What were the various original jurisdictions enjoyed by the High Courts established under
the Indian High Courts Act, 1861?
Though it was an important constitutional measure of the time, in terms of granting
representative government the Indian Councils Act of 1861 fell short. Discuss.
Or
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 was only an enlarged and revised version of the Act of
1861. How?
What were the main provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Calcutta.
Any two peculiar features of the JCPC.
Charter of 1833.
System of Separate Electorates.
Discretionary powers of the Governor-General as per the Act of 1935.

(5 x 2)

(Section C)
Answer the correct choice, answer as the need bei.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
x.

(10x1)
The pecuniary limit prescribed by the Supreme Court of Madras for an appeal to lie in
the KinginCouncil was. .
The Governor General and his Councillors could not be tried in the Supreme Court of
Calcutta for any offence except .and .
What was the Doctrine of Constructive Inhabitancy?
For the judge of a Company Adalat, legal training was not a necessary prerequisite.
(True/False)
The last appeal disposed by the Privy Council before the abolition of its jurisdiction
was.. .
For the exercise of his discretionary powers, the Governor was answerable to the
Governor-General/Viceroy.
(True/False)
Which of the following was not a Concurrent List Subject (GOI 1935)?
a) Law &Order b) Industrial Disputes c) Labor Welfare d) Press.
Under Dyarchy introduced by the Act of 1919, the provincial subjects were divided
into..& .
The first Indian Indian to be appointed to the Executive Council of the Viceroy
was.. .
What was the nature of the advisory jurisdiction enjoyed by the Federal Court
(established 1937)?
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November-2011
Psychology-III
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks

LLB/SEM-III/11-12/ET /Psy.-III
MAX. MARKS: 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
1.
2.
3.
4.

(4 10)
Cognitive tax may increase the probability of correct discrimination between liars and truth tellers,
elucidate
How personality and cognitions of judges may influence judicial verdict?
Point out the psychological effects of prison crowding and prison isolation on inmates.
Why social scientists are skeptic about Biggers criteria for the evaluation of eye witness accuracy?
Or
Throw light on merits and demerits of standards of child custody evaluation.
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
(5 2)

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

How restorative justice is different from rehabilitation?

Describe the benefits of mediation which might be facilitated by psychologists.
Does stress reduces the accuracy of eye witness accuracy? Explain your answer.
Write a short note on modes of differentiation between genuine and feigned mental disorders.
Specify the conditions under which clinicians can conduct child custody evaluation.

10.

(Section C)
Answer the correct choice, answer as the need be-

(10 1)
Define the following:
I. Fire side induction
II. Interrogative suggestibility.
Fill in the blanks:
III Psychologists testifying the effects of child rearing in child custody cases play the role of.. .
IV Threat of informal punishment from community, family and friends may have more effect on
general population than punishment from State.
V Narrowing the attention to threatening cues results in----------------.
Tick Mark the correct answer:
VI Unusual nature of prison environment is a stumbling block for rehabilitation of prisoners.
(True/False)
VII Reality monitoring can be a technique to ascertain the veracity of child witness.
(True/False)
VIII Coerced internalized false confessions depict cognitive dissonance as well as obedience towards
authority figures.
(True/False)
Choose the correct answer:
IX Acceptability of evidences presented in the courts to a large extent depends upon
a. coverage of the evidences
b.
uniqueness of the evidences
c. coherence of the evidences
d.
all of the above
X Pre-trial publicity is presumed to be a facilitator of court proceedings because
a. it divulges information which is not allowed in the trial court
b. new stories precede the actual trial
c. it helps in the interpretation of the case
d. none of the above
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Sociology-III

LL.B./SEM- III /11-12/ET/ Socio-III

Max. Marks : 60

Answer all the questions

Figures in the margin indicate the marks

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
(4 10)

1. Social significance about law cannot be measured, surveyed or tabulated in the forms that
positivist science approves. Comment on the statement taking into consideration the
nature of sociology.
2. Modern societies are characterized by a preponderance of organic rather than mechanical
solidarity. Comment on the statement with reference to the theory of Emile Durkheim.
3 Reservations do not perpetuate caste. Comment on the statement with reference to the
policy of caste reservation in India.
4 What are the basic principles of Malinowskis theory of law?
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
(5 2)

5.
6.
7.
8.

Write a short note on Communicative action.

Write a short note on Capitalism.
What do you understand by Subaltern?
What do you understand by Postmodern.
9. Write a short note on Globalization of law.
(Section C)
(10 1)

10. Answer the correct choice, answer as the need be-

(i) Lokur Committee is associated with----------------.

(ii) Literally, anomie means:
a. Alienation
b. Normlesssness c. Deviance d. Nonconformity
(iii)Weber emphasizes upon reciprocity in his theory regarding law.(True/ False)
(iv) Weber talks about two types of rationalization, name them.
(v) Gramsci is associated with Frankfurt school.
(True/ False)
(vi) Kula ring ceremony is associated with-------------------------.
(vii) Name three activists associated with environmental movement.
(viii)Norms that are of a transitory nature, such as fashion and fads, are known as:
a. Morally neutral norms b. Folkways c. Pseudocustoms d. Law
(ix) Interpretive sociology is associated with Marx.
(True/ False)
(x) Article 44 of the Constitution is associated with---------------------.
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LL.B./ SEM-III/2012/RE/MC&CLE
January, 2012
Moot Court & Clinical Legal Education Max. Marks : 60
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks
(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)

1.

2.
3.
4.

Write in detail the objectives of organizing Moot Courts.

What kind of duties Advocates owe towards their clients? Explain in the light of rules
framed by the Bar Council of India.
What kind of defences are available to a contemner in a civil contempt? Explain with the
help of illustrative cases.
Write an essay on Lok Adalats.

(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)
Write short notes on the following:
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.

(4 x 10)

(5 x 2)

Moot
Civil Contempt
Functions of the Bar Council of India
Members of Bar Council of India
Right of Advocates to Practise
(Section C)
Answer the correct choice, answer as the need bei.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.

ix.

x.

(10x1)
Every case of criminal contempt under section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act,
1971 shall be heard and determined by a bench of not less than ----- judges.
Insurance Service is not a public utility service.
(True/False)
The Attorney-General of India shall have pre-audience over all other advocates.
(True/False)
The Bar council may constitute one or more legal aid committees each of which shall
consist of such number of members not exceeding _______but not less than ______.
Define State roll.
The award made by the permanent Lok Adalat shall be made by the
_______constituting it.
The Lok Adalat shall have no jurisdiction in respect of any case or matter relating to
an offence not compoundable under any law.
(True/False)
The scheme to provide legal services to the Middle Income Citizen is intended to
provide legal services to the middle income citizen, whose gross maximum income
per month does not exceed Rs 9000/- .
(True/False)
Article 39 A of the Constitution of India provides that the State shall secure that the

operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity.

(True/False)
The manner of execution of awards made by Permanent Lok Adalats.
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November, 2011
Political Science-III
Answer all the questions
Figures in the margin indicate the marks

LL.B./ SEM-III /11-12/ET/Pol.Sc.-III

Max. Marks : 60

(Section A)
(Answer in approximately 250 words)
1.
2.
3.
4.

(4 x 10)

Do you agree that Pakistan is a delinquent State? Give reasons to support your view.
Discuss Indo-Bangladesh relations in recent times.
Discuss the various phases of Indo-China relations.
Write a short note on Indo-Vietnam relations.
(Section B)
(Answer in approximately 50 words)

(5 x 2)

Comment on the following:

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.

Gujral Doctrine.
Territorial dispute between India and China.
Reasons for Indias look East policy.
Teesta dispute between India and Bangladesh.
One China Policy of China.
(Section C)
Answer the correct choice, answer as the need be(10x1)
i.

What is the full form of BIMSTEC?

ii.

By 2015, The Indo-China trade is expected to reach ($90 billion/$100

billion/$110billion/$120 billion)

iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.

Name the portion of Ladakh which China claims as its own.

What is the full form of HUJI?
Indias Look East Policy-2 is driven by a fear of China.
(True/False)
What is the full form of TMD?
Name the UNSC resolution which was passed just after India conducted Pokhran tests
in 1998 to criticize India , in which China was at the forefront.
Name the Indian vehicle which was recently buzzed by PLA off the Vietnamese
coast.
What is string of pearls policy?
Name the island off the Fox bazaar where China is all set to construct a deep sea port
linking Myanmar to China by 2016.

viii.
ix.
x.

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