Jurisprudence · Semester 3

Jurisprudence · January/February 2017

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Jurisprudence · January/February 2017

January/February 2017 · Jurisprudence · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (Hons.) (3 YDC) / LL.B (3 YDC) II Year III Semester Examination, January / February 2017
Subject: LAW
PAPER - I: JURISPRUDENCE
Code: 573 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Explain the concept of Social Engineering.
2. Theory of Sovereignty.
3. Describe elements of ancient Indian Jurisprudence.
4. Meaning and definition of law.
5. Declaratory theory of Precedents.
6. Law of obligation.
7. Status to contract.
8. Reformative theory of punishment.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. Explain Austin's concept of the Analytical School.
10. Discuss critically obligation arising out of contract and quasi-contract.
11. Explain delegated legislation, and point out its dangers and various safeguards against the same.
12. Discuss the theories regarding the purpose of criminal justice.
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Part A · 6 marks

  1. Explain the concept of Social Engineering.
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  2. Theory of Sovereignty.
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  3. Describe elements of ancient Indian Jurisprudence.
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  4. Meaning and definition of law.
    Topics: Definition, purpose and classification of law
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  5. Declaratory theory of Precedents.
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  6. Law of obligation.
    Topics: Sources of obligation and vicarious liability
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  7. Status to contract.
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  8. Reformative theory of punishment.
    Topics: Property, sanctions and theories of punishment
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Part B · 15 marks

  1. Explain Austin's concept of the Analytical School.
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  2. Discuss critically obligation arising out of contract and quasi-contract.
    Topics: Sources of obligation and vicarious liability
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain delegated legislation, and point out its dangers and various safeguards against the same.
    Topics: Legislation and codification
    Year and frequency →
  4. Discuss the theories regarding the purpose of criminal justice.
    Topics: Definition, purpose and classification of law; Property, sanctions and theories of punishment; Mens rea, accident and theories of liability
    Year and frequency →