LUG-105 English and Legal Language 2024-25 · Odd Semester Examination, 2024-25
LLB
Q1 (7x2=14)
- What are the advantages and challenges of using English in the Indian legal system?
- Why is precision important in legal language?
- What is legal language, and why is it important in the legal profession?
- What are the main characteristics of legal language?
Q2 (7x2=14)
- Define the terms "subject" and "predicate" with examples.
- Give 'Past Tense' and 'Past Participle' of any four of the following verbs: Come, Learn, Put, Feel, Read
- Why is understanding parts of speech important in legal drafting?
- Change into indirect speech:
- Harish said, "Ravi comes".
- He said, "Ram shall come".
- She said to me, "Do you know the way to the shop?"
Q3 (7x2=14)
- How do reading legal texts improve professional legal skills?
- What is précis writing, and how is it useful in legal practice?
- What skills are essential for understanding legal texts?
- How do you structure a coherent paragraph in legal writing?
Q4 (7x2=14)
- What are the key components of a moot memorial?
- How does drafting a moot memorial prepare law students for litigation?
- Write legal words for the following:
- A person who avoids arrest by concealing himself
- A person who brings the suit
- Contrary to law
- One who receives property from his ancestors
- Killing of a human being by a human being
- Explain the following legal maxims:
- Actio personalis moritur cum persona
- Res ipsa loquitur
- Ignorantia facti excusat, ignorantia juris non excusat
- Audi alteram partem
Q5 (7x2=14)
- What are the challenges in translating legal documents between Hindi and English?
- How can accurate translation help in ensuring justice?
- List some common Hindi and Urdu words used in court proceedings.
- Why is it important for legal professionals to understand court-related Hindi and Urdu terms?
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