| 15 |
Distinguish between 'ownership' and 'possession'. |
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
|
6× |
| 6 |
Natural law. |
2023, 2022, 2016, 2015
|
4× |
| 6 |
Volksgeist. |
2023, 2019, 2014
|
4× |
| 6 |
What do you understand by codification? |
2024, 2023, 2020
|
3× |
| 6 |
Legal status of Unborn persons. |
2022, 2019, 2016
|
3× |
| 6 |
Reformative theory. |
2023, 2021, 2016
|
3× |
| 6 |
Subordinate Legislation. |
2019, 2016, 2014
|
3× |
| 10 |
A customer found a bundle of currency notes on the floor of a shop. There was no claim from the real owner who lost them. The shopkeeper claimed title over it. Can he succeed? Discuss. |
2023, 2022, 2019
|
3× |
| 6 |
American Realism. |
2022, 2014
|
2× |
| 6 |
The function and purpose of law. |
2021, 2019
|
2× |
| 6 |
Jus necessitatis. |
2022, 2019
|
2× |
| 6 |
Positive and Negative rights. |
2020, 2018
|
2× |
| 6 |
Social engineering. |
2018, 2016
|
2× |
| 6 |
Solidary Obligations. |
2022, 2021
|
2× |
| 6 |
Strict Liability. |
2019, 2014
|
2× |
| 6 |
Vicarious liability. |
2020, 2018
|
2× |
| 10 |
A gives to B a coin which he knows, but B does not know, to be counterfeit. B passes it to C. When C counts his cash, he discovers the coin to be counterfeit. Can B claim immunity? Discuss. |
2016, 2015
|
2× |
| 10 |
A High Court decides a case, ignoring an earlier decision of the Supreme Court, stating that the decision of the Supreme Court was obiter dicta without a binding force. As a result there is an inconsistency between the decisions of the High Court and the Supreme Court. Is the decision of the High Court correct, assuming that it was obiter dicta? |
2022, 2019
|
2× |
| 10 |
A libel was published by an employee of a company. Is the company liable for the tort committed by its employee? |
2022, 2019
|
2× |
| 10 |
An old gentleman executed a will in favour of his grandson. The grandson killed him in order to inherit the property under the will immediately. Is the grandson entitled to inherit the property? |
2023, 2018
|
2× |
| 10 |
N. Shaw published a book containing photographs and addresses of prostitutes in the city. He contended that he did not violate any statute. However, he was charged for conspiracy to corrupt public morality. Identify the jurisprudential issues involved in this case and resolve them. |
2022, 2019
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain Austin's Imperative theory of law. |
2022, 2014
|
2× |
| 15 |
What are the essentials of a valid custom? |
2021, 2020
|
2× |
| 15 |
Evaluate the contribution of the sociological school of jurisprudence. |
2019, 2016
|
2× |
| 15 |
What are the relative merits and demerits of legislation and precedent as sources of law? |
2019, 2016
|
2× |
| 15 |
What are the requisites of a valid custom? |
2022, 2014
|
2× |
| 15 |
Discuss theories of natural law. |
2020, 2018
|
2× |
| 6 |
Absolute Duties. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Administration of Civil Justice. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Adverse possession. |
2016
|
1× |
| 6 |
Analytical School. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Explain the Analytical School of Jurisprudence. |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Authoritative precedents and persuasive precedents. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Bad man's theory of law. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Binding nature of precedent. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Capital Punishment. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Classification of Law. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Command. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Concept of law as a command of the sovereign. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Explain the concept of Social Engineering. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Concept of strict liability. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Concurrent possession. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Corporation Sole. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Custom and Prescription. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Custom as a source of law. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Declaratory theory of Precedents. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Definition of Ownership. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Definition of property. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of precedent. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Describe elements of ancient Indian Jurisprudence. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Equity. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
General and Particular Jurisprudence. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Golden rule of interpretation. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Historical school. |
2016
|
1× |
| 6 |
Historical School of Jurisprudence. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Incorporeal property. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Inter-disciplinary nature of jurisprudence. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
State as a Juristic Person. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Kinds of Custom. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Kinds of Juristic persons. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Law of obligation. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Legal status of dead persons. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Legal Status of Unborn Child. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Explain about legislation as a source of law. |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Meaning and definition of law. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
State the meaning of sanction. |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Measure of Criminal Liability. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Mischief Rule of Interpretation. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
National Law. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Briefly mention the nature of corporate personality. |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Normative system. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
What is obligation? |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Perfect and Imperfect Rights. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Persuasive Precedent. |
2022
|
1× |
| 6 |
Philosophical School. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Positivism. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Possessory remedies. |
2023
|
1× |
| 6 |
Precedent. |
2023
|
1× |
| 6 |
Preventive Theory. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Privilege and immunity. |
2023
|
1× |
| 6 |
The Purpose of Law. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Purpose of Legal Theory. |
2022
|
1× |
| 6 |
Reformative theory of punishment. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Relation between possession and ownership. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Relevance of motive. |
2016
|
1× |
| 6 |
Retributive theory. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
What is the scope of Jurisprudence? |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Stare Decisis. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
The State as a juristic person. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Status to contract. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Supreme Legislation. |
2022
|
1× |
| 6 |
What do you understand by the term Equity? |
2024
|
1× |
| 6 |
Theory of Sovereignty. |
2017
|
1× |
| 10 |
A question arose as to the nature and extent of the power of Parliament to amend the provisions of the Constitution. Is it limited or unlimited? Decide by applying the Grundnorm Theory. |
2018
|
1× |
| 10 |
A boy was employed by a company to clean out a pool on land owned and occupied by the company. During the cleaning operations, the boy found certain gold rings in the mud at the bottom of the pool. In a dispute between the boy and the company, who was in first possession? |
2018
|
1× |
| 10 |
A chimney sweep's boy found a gold ring in the mud at the bottom of a pool on land owned and occupied by a company. During cleaning operations, the boy found the ring and gave it to a goldsmith to ascertain its value. The goldsmith refused to return it, contending that the boy was not the owner of it. Discuss whether the boy has a better title to the ring than the goldsmith. Refer to decided cases. |
2021
|
1× |
| 10 |
In a competition in trade, A caused damage to some traders, but it provided gain to other traders. Whether or not the traders who got a gain are liable. Give reasons. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
A decision of the apex court has been superseded by a subsequent Act of Legislature on the ground that it was violative of morality. Discuss whether the validity of an Act of Legislature can be challenged on the ground that it can be decided by applying the test of morality. Which theory can you apply in this regard? |
2021
|
1× |
| 10 |
A decision given by a High Court is reversed by the Supreme Court in an appeal. Is the decision given by the High Court still binding on lower courts? |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
A digs a pit in the way through which B passes and conceals it with grass etc., with the intention of killing B. C passes through that way, falls in the pit and is killed. While discussing the concept of intention, decide whether A will be liable for the murder of C. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
A fires upon B with an intention to kill him, due to the reason that B was a contestant against A in an election and was likely to win it. Discuss. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
A grandfather executed a will in favour of his grandson. The grandson killed the grandfather in order to get the property immediately. Decide whether the grandson is entitled to inherit the property under the will. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
X grants certain property to B for life, and if C survives B, to C in fee -simple. Discuss the nature of the rights of B and C. |
2023
|
1× |
| 10 |
An incorporated company is carrying on an industrial activity which is hazardous in nature. Due to leakage of poisonous gas from the unit, the people residing in that locality were affected. Is the Managing Director of the company liable? Discuss the liability of the company. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
An insurance company was sued for defamation when its superintendent sends a circular letter to its policy holders containing allegations against an ex -employee of the company. Is the company liable for the tort of defamation? Decide. |
2021
|
1× |
| 10 |
X killed Y under sudden and grave provocation. X was prosecuted for the offence of murder. Decide the criminal liability of X. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
The leakage of poisonous gas from a chemical industry affected the life and health of people living in that area. This industrial activity was carried on by an incorporated company. Is it an offence punishable with imprisonment? If so, how is the punishment to be executed against the company? Discuss the theories of corporate criminal liability. This paper's. |
2021
|
1× |
| 10 |
The Legislature of the State of A.P ., by a law, delegated power to the executive to modify the provisions of the law and also to repeal a corresponding law in force. Discuss the validity of the law. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
A makes a contract for purchase of land from B for Rs. 5 lacs. Discuss the concept of rights and duties for the fulfilment of the contract. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
A manufacturer, who employs workmen, has the knowledge that some accident might take place in which a workman might be killed. A workman becomes the victim of such an accident. Whether the manufacturer will be liable for the injury caused to the workman. |
2023
|
1× |
| 10 |
Mr. X found a bundle of currency notes on the floor of a shop. The party who lost them could not be found. In a case between the shopkeeper and the finder, who has a better claim over the currency notes? Discuss. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
Mr. X has dug deep tube wells, maliciously, on his own land, intercepting the flow of ground water. As a result, his neighbour's well became dry. Is X liable for it? Discuss in the light of a decided case and the general law of civil liability. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
The parents allowed their minor children to ride a motorcycle without a driving license. They drove the vehicle negligently and caused injuries to a pedestrian. Are the parents liable for the wrong committed by their children? If yes, which kind of liability is it? Explain the rationale of such a liability. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
A passenger, waiting in the lounge of an airways terminal occupied by the airways board, found a gold bracelet which he handed over to an employee of the airways and gave his name and address. Since nobody claimed the bracelet, the airways kept it in their possession. Can the passenger claim possession of the same? Give reasons. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
A was permitted to put her goods in a room of B's house. A sent the goods through a man who kept those goods in the allotted room of B's house, and locked it and took away the key with him. In whose possession will the goods be considered to be held? Discuss. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
X was in possession of property belonging to Y for a period of fourteen years without his permission. X claims title over the property. Can he succeed? Discuss. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
Sangeeta was selected as a lecturer in the Faculty of Science in the year 1990 based on the merit list but never given any appointment. She fought the case for not being provided an appointment for thirty years and won the case. She filed for damages for loss of many years of her service. Basing on this case and its findings, explain the consequences of inordinate delay in disposal of cases by the courts. |
2024
|
1× |
| 10 |
Sharmila was born with a deformity in her legs, the reason being careless maintenance of the train, as its axle broke off and fell on the womb of her mother causing injury to the unborn baby. The child filed for negligence and damages. In light of the case, discuss the legal status of the unborn person. |
2024
|
1× |
| 10 |
Suppose a case is decided by the High Court on ground 'A', and then goes on appeal to the Supreme Court, which decides it on ground 'B', nothing being said upon ground 'A'. In such circumstances, what is the precedent value of the decision on ground 'A' by the High Court? |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
There was a large scale leakage of deadly gas from a private industry located in the heart of the city. As a consequence of this leakage, a number of people died and several others were affected. An action was brought before the Supreme Court through a writ petition seeking compensation for the victims. Discuss the nature, scope and extent of the liability of the private industry. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
Tinku was alleged to have committed thefts at regular intervals and considered to be a habitual offender. Realising that the offender was still in his prime youth, the court released him on probation after providing him with due counselling. Kindly explain the reasons for releasing offenders on probation and the need for such an act. |
2024
|
1× |
| 10 |
Vinay was issued a notice by the State Government that a part of his house encroached government land. Vinay wants to assert his ownership of the land. Advise him. |
2024
|
1× |
| 10 |
A wrongfully takes possession of a house belonging to B. C, having no title to the house, evicts A. What are the respective rights of A and B? |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of codification. |
2018
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain Austin's concept of the Analytical School. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Critically examine Austin's theory of law. Will you accept that international law is not law? |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss critically obligation arising out of contract and quasi-contract. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain delegated legislation, and point out its dangers and various safeguards against the same. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the development of the concept of administration of justice. |
2024
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the different kinds of legal rights and modes of acquisition of legal rights. |
2024
|
1× |
| 15 |
Examine the different kinds of ownership and differentiate the relationship between ownership and possession. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss different theories of corporate personality. |
2016
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the different theories of punishment. |
2023
|
1× |
| 15 |
Enumerate and explain the requisites of a valid custom. |
2022
|
1× |
| 15 |
Enumerate and explain the various forms of subordinate legislation. |
2021
|
1× |
| 15 |
Evaluate the contribution of Roscoe Pound. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the features of ownership and also explain the modes of acquisition of ownership. |
2024
|
1× |
| 15 |
Write a critical note on Hohfeld's analysis of legal conceptions. |
2018
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain Hohfeld's analysis of legal rights and duties. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain Kelsen's pure theory of law. |
2021
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define 'mens rea' and discuss the view of Salmond. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss 'mens rea' as an essential condition of penal liability. |
2020
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the nature of Law and the difficulties in the definition of Law. |
2023
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define 'negligence' and discuss various theories of negligence. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define obligation and discuss the various sources of obligation. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
What is possession? What are the constituent elements of possession? |
2023
|
1× |
| 15 |
What are possessory remedies? |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss precedent as a source of law. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define property and discuss the main theories of legal right. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define property and discuss the modes of acquisition of property. |
2016
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the relationship between law and morality. Is law devoid of morality? |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Define a right and explain various kinds of rights. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the theories of corporate personality. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Elucidate the theories of punishment. |
2024
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the theories regarding the purpose of criminal justice. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
What are the various modes of acquisition of property? |
2014
|
1× |