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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)

    1. Define jurisprudence and elaborate its nature and scope.
    2. Discuss the function and purpose of law in detail.
  1. Explain the purpose of criminal justice with the help of theories of punishment.
  2. Define the concept of a state and discuss the essential elements required for a region to qualify as a state.

Q2 (7x2=14)

    1. "Law as a command of the Sovereign, backed by sanctions". Explain briefly.
    2. Explain Kelson's pure theory of law.
  1. Discuss natural law theory.
  2. Discuss the theory of social engineering as propounded by Roscoe Pound.

Q3 (7x2=14)

    1. Discuss sources of law. Explain various sources of law as recognized under national and international laws.
    2. Define the term precedent and outline the circumstances that undermine or diminish its binding force of precedent.
  1. Analyze legislation as a source of law and explain its benefits in comparison to other sources of law.
  2. Discuss Custom as a source of law and its essentials in detail.

Q4 (7x2=14)

    1. Define the concept of ownership and elaborate the key characteristics that are essential to its understanding and application in law.
    2. Define the concept of possession and discuss the various modes through which possession can be acquired.
  1. Who is person in the eye of law? Briefly explain the legal position of a dead person.
  2. Define the concept of rights and analyze it comprehensively through Hohfeld's explanation of rights and their classifications.

Q5 (7x2=14)

    1. Explain the theory of strict liability by referring relevant case law.
    2. Examine the different theories of liability and provide a comprehensive explanation of each theory in detail.
  1. Discuss theory of strict liability in detail and also explain various defenses that can be applied in such cases.
  2. Define negligence and state the subjective and objective theories of negligence.

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