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LUG-105 English and Legal Language 2024-25 · Odd Semester Examination, 2024-25

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Q1 (7x2=14)

    1. What are the advantages and challenges of using English in the Indian legal system?
    2. Why is precision important in legal language?
  1. What is legal language, and why is it important in the legal profession?
  2. What are the main characteristics of legal language?

Q2 (7x2=14)

    1. Define the terms "subject" and "predicate" with examples.
    2. Give 'Past Tense' and 'Past Participle' of any four of the following verbs: Come, Learn, Put, Feel, Read
  1. Why is understanding parts of speech important in legal drafting?
  2. Change into indirect speech:
    1. Harish said, "Ravi comes".
    2. He said, "Ram shall come".
    3. She said to me, "Do you know the way to the shop?"

Q3 (7x2=14)

    1. How do reading legal texts improve professional legal skills?
    2. What is précis writing, and how is it useful in legal practice?
  1. What skills are essential for understanding legal texts?
  2. How do you structure a coherent paragraph in legal writing?

Q4 (7x2=14)

    1. What are the key components of a moot memorial?
    2. How does drafting a moot memorial prepare law students for litigation?
  1. Write legal words for the following:
    1. A person who avoids arrest by concealing himself
    2. A person who brings the suit
    3. Contrary to law
    4. One who receives property from his ancestors
    5. Killing of a human being by a human being
  2. Explain the following legal maxims:
    1. Actio personalis moritur cum persona
    2. Res ipsa loquitur
    3. Ignorantia facti excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat
    4. Audi alteram partem

Q5 (7x2=14)

    1. What are the challenges in translating legal documents between Hindi and English?
    2. How can accurate translation help in ensuring justice?
  1. List some common Hindi and Urdu words used in court proceedings.
  2. Why is it important for legal professionals to understand court-related Hindi and Urdu terms?

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