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DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A.LL.B./ II Sem /2013-14/ET/L.&C.H.

Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70

April 2014

Legal and Constitutional History of India

Note: I. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.II. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.III. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

1. Write a note on the Mayors Court of 1726.

2. What were the judicial issues involved in the Patna case?

3. What were the chief features of the Warren Hastings Plan of 1772?

4. Write a note on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as a court of Appeal. Whatwere the peculiar features of the JCPC?

5. What is the significance of the India Councils Act of 1861 in the Constitutional history ofIndia?

6. What were the main provisions of the Parliamentary Enactment that gave effect to IndianIndependence?

(SECTION B) (02X05)

7. The Charter of 1661.

8. Civil Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta, 1775.

9. The system of Dyarchy under the Act of 1919.

10. Minto-Morley Reforms.

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DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A.LL.B./II Sem/2013-14/ET/LoT- II

Time - 03 Hours (2008 Batch) Max-Marks :- 70

April - 2014

Law of Torts-II & Consumer Protection

Note: IV. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.V. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.VI. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

11. Discuss with the help of decided cases, whether the service provided by the hospitals andmedical practitioners fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

12. Discuss the provision of The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 which deals the tortuous principle ofliability.

13. Discuss the Principle of vicarious liability of State. Also explain the present position of StateLiability and Sovereign Immunity.

14. Write an essay on the tort of Nuisance.

15. Definition of consumer under the consumer Protection Act, 1986 is wide enough to coverall type of aggrieved persons and deficiency in the services. Explain.

16. What do you understand by Unfair Trade Practices? What are the legislative measuresavailable to deal with the issue?

(SECTION B)Write Short Notes:-

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17. Difference between nuisance and trespass

18. Prescriptive rights

19. Respondeat superior

20. Art. 300 of the Constitution of India

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April - 2014

Study of Basics of Legislation

Note: VII. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.VIII. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.IX. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

21. Discuss the nature and history of legislation. 22. (a) Critically analyze and discuss the statement, If a mans house is destroyed by a

fire as consequence of his imprudence, Bentham calls it a pain of natural

sanction.(b) Discuss the principle of Utility.

23. Find out TEN contents of the given Legislation- the National Food Security Act,

2013. Also explain the importance of any FIVE of them.24. Draft a bill relating to Same Sex Marriages and explain the basic techniques of

Legislative drafting adopted.25. Discuss the Parliamentary procedure adopted by Parliament for passing of ordinary

BILL.26. Discuss the role of Law Commission of India in legislation.

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Briefly Discuss:-

27. Difference between Bill & Act

28. Arbitrary Principle in the high Utility.

29. Unwritten Law

30. Role of President and Governor in Law making in India.

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April - 2014

Political science-II

Note: X. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XI. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XII. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

31. Discuss the conservative perspective of International relations.

32. Discuss the two nation theory of Mohammad Ali Jinnah and its impact on post partition

India.

33. Express your views on Pakistan as a delinquent state. Explain the causes and suggest

solutions to cure the menace.

34. Explain the Marxian view of International Politics.

35. Explain the causes of the North South conflict.

36. Discuss the three Ss of theory of realism of International Politics.

(SECTION B) (02X05)

37. Explain the FUNTERNARSA factor.

38. What is Bio-piracy?

39. Discuss briefly Clash of civilizations thesis.

40. Write short notes on Geo-economic school of international relations.

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April - 2014

Sociology-II

Note: XIII. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XIV. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XV. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)41. Hierarchy, Holism and Continuity are the important constituent of traditional Hindu social

order. Comment.

42. Reservation provides a positive alternative for improving the status of lower caste

individuals. Comment on the statement with reference to the contemporary debate on

reservation.

43. Comment on the caste, class and gender frame of rural India. Support your answer with

some examples.

44. Write an essay on Tribal Society in Contemporary India.

45. Differentiate between urban and rural society. Comment how urbanization is affecting

both rural and urban India.

46. Explain the important features of caste system. Comment on the process of sanskritization

taking into consideration the concept of dominant caste.

(SECTION B) (02X05)

47. Differentiate between Little Tradition and Great Tradition.

48. Comment on the pattern of housing settlements in the Indian villages.

49. Differentiate between Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat.

50. Write a short note on Hindu Jajmani System.

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April - 2014

English-II

Note: XVI. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XVII. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XVIII. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)51. Discuss and differentiate between solicited and unsolicited letters with special reference to

the making of Resume.

52. Write a detail note on Effective Presentation Skills.

53. Write a critical note on the problems of middle class society with special reference to the

play Five Birds in a Cage.

54. Highlight important features of the play The Constant Lover.

55. Grave-digger Scene from Shakespeares Hamlet brings us to a debate that, there is one

law for the rich and another for the poor.Comment.

56. Compare and Contrast a Term Paper and a Research Paper.

(SECTION B)Write short notes on any two of the following:-

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57. Resume as a sales letter.

58. Indicators of Assertive Behavior.

59. Difficulties in Learning Language due to Homophones, Homonyms Homographs and

Polysemy.

60. Figures of Speech based on sound.

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April - 2014

Law of Contract-I

Note: XIX. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XX. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XXI. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

61. A proposal form issued by the insurance company contained a questionnaire. The insureddid not disclose in the proposed form a fact that they had undergone a caesarean operationsome time before she had taken a policy of insurance. Based on the proposal form a lifeinsurance policy was issued by the insurance company. On the death of the insured (policyholder) a claim was made to recover the compensation. But the insurance company wants todeny the claim. Argue on behalf of the insurance company and decide.

62. Mr. Kiram entered into a service agreement with a company which manufactured andmarketed textiles, whereby he was appointed managing director of the company for a period of5 years. The agreement provided:

I. Mr. kiram would not disclose or use any confidential information or trade secretsbelonging to the company which came into possession while he was in its service, and,

II. That during his appointment he would not without the companys consent engages inany business other than the companys business. When the service agreement hadtwo years to run, Mr. Kiram wrote a letter to the companys chairman purporting toresign as managing director and there after carried on business in competition withthe company. But, the company did not accept the resignation and brought an actionagainst Mr. Kiram to restrain him from disclosing of using any confidentialinformation or trade secrets of the company. Mr. Kiran argued that the serviceagreement had been terminated by him unilateral repudiation of it and that therestriction of disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets after terminationdid not thereby restrict the use of such material. Decide

63. Distinguish between a sale by E- auction and a sale by auction with the help of cases.

64. Explain the doctrine of privity of contract with exceptions in the light of judicialpronouncements.

65. Mr. J. P. Singh tells Mr. Manoj Yadav, If you run today now ten laps of RMLNLU footballfield I will give you Rs. 10,000. Responses to his offer are as follow:

Response:

I. Manoj Yadav says, I accept your offer. However, he showed no signs of taking laps ofthe football ground.

II. The moment Mr. Manoj Yadav heard Mr. J. P. Singh, he started running. Hecompleted 7 laps; however, he got tired and gave up.

III. The moment Manoj Yadav heard J. P. Singh; he started running and completed 10 laps ofthe field.

IV. Immediately after making the offer, before Manoj could start running, J. P. Singh revokedthe offer.

Whether a contract is formed between Mr. Manoj Yadav and Mr. J. P. Singh, if so at what response and why not at other responses?

66. As Mr. Pankaj Kumar was in need of money and he sold his vehicle to Mrs. Kanyaka for Rs.15 lakhs. He could have easily sold it for Rs. 16 lakhs. Before the vehicle was delivered on the duedate the necessity for the money had gone away. Therefore, Mr. Pankaj Kumar refused to deliverthe vehicle. How can the parties be remedied as per the provisions of the Indian contract Act,1872 and case law?

(SECTION B) (02X05)

67. Does a Contract require an intention to create a legal relationship? Distinguish social,family or other domestic agreements from commercial agreements?

68. A technician came to maintain the only tractor owned by Mr. Shyam who was carrying onlocal transport business. The tractor was functioning but some spare parts should be changed.The technician intimated to the business man that it would take two days to change the spareparts and would cost him Rs. 10,000. The technician opened the tractor and did his work for theday. He was supposed to come the next day but he turned up the third day. Consequently, Mr.Shyam suffered loss. How do we provide a remedy to Mr shyam as per the provision of the Indiancontract Act and leading case?

69. Explain an invitation to treat with the help of cases.

70. Mr. Rangarajan, a 15 years old boy lent his cycle to his friend for 5 days for a per day rentalof Rs.40. On the expiry of 5th day friend stated that as Mr. Rangarajan was a minor, no contractcame into existence between the parties. Hence, he was under no obligation to either returncycle or pay the rent. Decide. Furnish reasons.

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April - 2014

Economics-II

Note:XXII. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XXIII. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XXIV. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

71. What is inflationary gap? Describe the demand side and supply side factors that cause in

inflation in a country ---

72. Stating the criticisms of the Classical theory of employment, describe the Keynesian theory

of employment in detail. Comment on the role of Keynesian theory in bailing the economy out

of depression.---

73. Explaining the meaning of Terms of Trade of a country. Describe the various concepts of

the Terms of Trade in detail. What are the factors that affect the Terms of Trade of a country?

74. What are commercial banks? Enumerate the functions of commercial banks and describe

what role commercial banks can play in the economic development of a country

75. Define Balance of Payments and describe in detail the various items that are included in

the Balance of Payments account of a country.

76. What is Public Revenue and what are its sources? Explain the effects of taxes on

production and distribution in detail.

(SECTION B) (02X05)

Explain any two of the following:-

77. Methods of credit control

78. Business Cycle

79. GNP, GDP, NNP at factor cost and Real income

80. Consumption Function and Investment Function.

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April - 2014

History-II

Note: -

XXV. The question paper is divided in 2 parts i.e. Section - A and Section - B.XXVI. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A

and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.XXVII. Figures in the margin indicate the marks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)

81. What was the nature of the Civil Rebellions that run like a thread through the entire

period of the British Rule? Write about any two Uprisings amongst the Muslims.

82. With the Partition of Bengal, political agitation in India entered upon a whole new

phase. Comment in the light of the ensuing Swadeshi and Boycott Movements.

83. Who were the Revolutionary Terrorists? How successful was the Revolutionary

Terrorist movement in furthering the cause of Indian Independence?

84. Write a note on Gandhijis early career and activism in India prior to his initiation of

the mass-mobilization phase of politics in India.

85. Trace the trajectory of Indian capitalist classes association with the Indian National

Movement and its contribution thereto.

86. Write a note on the Brahmo Samaj as the precursor of the subsequent socio-

religious reform movements started across the country and the political reforms

undertaken by the India National Congress.

(SECTION B) (02X05)

87. The Policy of the British Crown vis--vis the Indian Princely States after Queen

Victorias Proclamation.

88. The Ghadar Movement.

89. The Congress Programme and ideology in the Moderate Phase.

90. The Shuddhi Movement.

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April - 2014

Psychology-II

Note:XXVIII. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XXIX. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)questions

fromSectionB.XXX. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)91. Psychological disorders are the product of multiple causal factors interacting in complex

ways. Elaborate.

92. With reference to Rogerian ideas of development of self, explain how conditions of worth

imposed on a child are detrimental to his/her becoming a fully functional person.

93. How is the testimony of a psychologist important in trials of rape? Discuss the issues

around admissibility of psychological testimony on Rape Trauma Syndrome in courts.

94. Modifications and advancements over classical Freudian Psycho analysis marked a shift

from id psychology to ego psychology. Elucidate.

95. Highlight the importance of affective and behavioral components in differential diagnosis

of ASPD and psychopathy. Psychopaths commit a series of criminal acts because of deficit

anticipatory anxiety but manage to avoid being caught in the face of imminent danger. Explain.

96. Discuss ways in which the expertise of a psychologist can be utilized to benefit the legal

professionals? Discuss the rights of mental patients with respect to treatment and protection

against involuntary civil commitment.

(SECTION B) (02X05)

97. Write a short note on Durkheims conceptualisation of egoistic suicide with reference to

modern technological society.

98. Explain the role of continued exposure to uncontrollable stress in physiologically

predisposing an individual to PTSD.

99. Explain how conduct disorders in early childhood increase proneness for juvenile

delinquency and later ASPD.

100. Highlight the key features of impulse control disorders.

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April - 2014

Language of Law

Note:XXXI. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.

XXXII. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)questionsfromSectionB.

XXXIII. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A)1. Simplify the following passages by using plain English language:

A. Promptly after receipt of notice by an indemnified party under section 1(g), 8 (a) or 8 (b)hereof of notice of commencement of any action, such indemnified party shall, if a claim inrespect thereto is to be made against an indemnifying party under such section, give noticeto the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, but the failure so to notify theindemnifying party shall not relieve it of any liability that it may have to any indemnifiedparty except to the extent the indemnifying party demonstrates that the defense of suchaction is prejudiced thereby. (7.5 Marks)

B. Nothing in articles 301 and 303 shall affect the provisions of any existing law on the day ofcommencement of this Constitution except in so far as the President may by orderotherwise direct; and nothing in article 301 shall affect the operation of any law madebefore the commencement of the Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act, 1955, in so far asit relates to, or prevents Parliament or the Legislature of a State from making any lawrelating to, any such matter as is referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (6) of article 19.

(7.5 Marks)

2. While giving meaning to a legislative text, is it mandatory to argue that the meaning to beascribed to the text is one which was explicitly within the contemplation of the legislature whileenacting the legislation or is it sufficient to argue that the meaning to be given is the logicalextension of the intention of the legislature as deciphered from the legislative text. Criticallyexamine the given statement with the help of suitable illustrations.

(15 Marks)

3. What do you understand by the implied content of speech? Explain the limits of presuppositionapplication in the law. Is it fair to conclude that because our Constitution in Article 72 expresslycontemplates the exercise of pardoning power by the President of India and Governor of a Stateeven in respect of death penalty, therefore, the constitutionality of death penalty gets proven byway of what is implied in the text of Article 72?

(15 Marks)

4. Imprecise language invites arbitrariness but precise language may also at times make the law

arbitrary and therefore, there is value in vagueness in law. Critically examine the given statement

with the help of suitable illustrations.

(15 Marks)

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5. (A) Explain the distinction between inherent rationality in cultural traditions as opposed to a

rationality that is external to these cultural traditions. To what extent the inherent rationality of

cultural traditions influence the meanings to be attributed to the words used in the legal context?

(7.5 Marks)

(B) Explain the merits of the use of plain English in law as opposed to the use of legalese.

(7.5 Marks)

6. Explain the provisions of the Constitution of India dealing with the trade, commerce and

intercourse within the territory of India and distinguish the text of these provisions from the

constitutional text used in Article 21 of the Constitution.

(15 Marks)

(SECTION B) (02X05)

7. Explain the significance of metaphor and legal fiction in law.

8. Explain the distinction between justice in accordance with law and the idea of substantivejustice.

9. Distinguish physical cruelty mental cruelty.

10. In adjudication the facts and evidences play a major role but at the same time the presence offacts and evidences itself does not always make the task of adjudication impersonal. Explain.

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April - 2014

Language of law

Note:XXXIV. Thequestionpaperisdividedin2partsi.e.SectionAandSectionB.XXXV. TheExamineeisrequiredtoattemptany4(four)questionsfromSectionAandany2(two)

questionsfromSectionB.XXXVI. Figuresinthemarginindicatethemarks.

(SECTION A) (04X15)1. a) Writing in concise, clear English is easier to understand whether the reader

is your judge, client, or opponent. Explain with the help of basic principles involved inplain language writing?

b) Reduce the following Paragraph into plain language

i. If you fail to comply with your duty of disclosure and we would not have entered intothe contract on any terms if the failure had not occurred, we may void the contract within three years of entering into it. If your non- disclosure is fraudulent, we may void the contract at any time. Where we are entitled to void a contract of life insurance we may, within three years of entering into it, elect not to void it but to reduce the sum that you have been insured for in accordance with a formula that takes into account the premium that would have been payable if you had disclosed all relevant matters to us.

ii. Due to the fact that the plaintiff-appellant had up to this point in time supplied an insufficient number of widgets, defendant- specified that, in the event that an insufficient number was supplied in the future, the contract would be held to be terminated, and deemed to be null and void and of no further effect.

2. What do you understand ambiguities? Explain with help of case laws ambiguities in law.3. Examine the fallacies common in legal writing and arguments with help of relevant case laws?

Identify the fallacies in following statementsa) I did not murder my mother and father with an axe! Please don't find me guilty; I'm

suffering enough through being an orphan "b) Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree

entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like thatc) Thats what abortion is-killing innocent humans for money. Abortionist is government

licensed hitman.

4. Explain the importance of Speech Act Theory given by John Searle for the understanding oflegal concepts.

5. Hearsay problems are language problem? Explain the concept of hearsay in the light of abovestatement?

6. Explain the implications of declaration of official language of the union and state. How it willaffect the language of the courts?

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(SECTION B) (02X05)

7. Differentiate between the language of the Criminal and Civil law?

8. Importance of religion over the language of personal law in India

9. What do you understand by legal language?

10. Explain any two of the following Legal terms

i) Res judicata

ii) Ex-parte decree

iii) Agnates and Cognates

iv) Presumptions and Assumptions

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