LUG-102 Jurisprudence - Legal Method, Indian Legal System and Basic Theory of Law 2024-25 · Odd Semester Examination, 2024-25
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Q1 (7x2=14)
- Define jurisprudence and elaborate its nature and scope.
- Discuss the function and purpose of law in detail.
- Explain the purpose of criminal justice with the help of theories of punishment.
- Define the concept of a state and discuss the essential elements required for a region to qualify as a state.
Q2 (7x2=14)
- "Law as a command of the Sovereign, backed by sanctions". Explain briefly.
- Explain Kelson's pure theory of law.
- Discuss natural law theory.
- Discuss the theory of social engineering as propounded by Roscoe Pound.
Q3 (7x2=14)
- Discuss sources of law. Explain various sources of law as recognized under national and international laws.
- Define the term precedent and outline the circumstances that undermine or diminish its binding force of precedent.
- Analyze legislation as a source of law and explain its benefits in comparison to other sources of law.
- Discuss Custom as a source of law and its essentials in detail.
Q4 (7x2=14)
- Define the concept of ownership and elaborate the key characteristics that are essential to its understanding and application in law.
- Define the concept of possession and discuss the various modes through which possession can be acquired.
- Who is person in the eye of law? Briefly explain the legal position of a dead person.
- Define the concept of rights and analyze it comprehensively through Hohfeld's explanation of rights and their classifications.
Q5 (7x2=14)
- Explain the theory of strict liability by referring relevant case law.
- Examine the different theories of liability and provide a comprehensive explanation of each theory in detail.
- Discuss theory of strict liability in detail and also explain various defenses that can be applied in such cases.
- Define negligence and state the subjective and objective theories of negligence.
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