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10 Sita's passport was impounded in 2009 without assigning any reason. She challenged the action of the Passport Officer on the ground that her right to go abroad was curtailed. Decide. Interpretation of Statutes 2012 1×
10 "A statute is not passed in a vacuum but in a framework of circumstances so as to give a remedy for a known state of affairs. To arrive at its meaning one should know the circumstances with reference to which the words were used and what was the object appearing from those circumstances which the punishment has in view." Make a critical appraisal of the above in the light of Heydon's rule as applied to the interpretation of statutes. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 The street offences act was passed by the legislature. Thereafter prostitutes solicited the passers by from balconies or windows of public places. Are they guilty of committing an offence under the same Act, which shall prevail over the other? Interpretation of Statutes 2016 1×
10 Examine the strengths and weaknesses of 'strict interpretation of penal statutes'. Interpretation of Statutes 2013 1×
10 The Telegraph act was enacted by parliament. Later Telephone was invented. A question arose before the court as to where the Telegraph includes Telephones. What rules of interpretation do you suggest in this regard? Refer to a decided case. Interpretation of Statutes 2020 1×
10 The term 'soliciting in a street' is defined under the Street Offences Act. However the problem arises as to whether a prostitute who attracted the attention of a passer -by from the balconies, by the expression 'soliciting in a street'. In such a case, what type of interpretation is preferable? Discuss. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 There is a conflict between the provisions of two different enactments. One was enacted in the year 1998, the other one was enacted in the year 2006. What type of interpretation do you suggest to resolve the conflict between these two statutory provisions? Interpretation of Statutes 2013 1×
10 Explain the use of "decent, social, political and economic changes and scientific inventions" as an aid of interpretation. Interpretation of Statutes 2022 1×
10 X, wife of Y , saves substantial money given to her by Y for domestic expenses. In a year, the saving amounted to Rs. 3 lakhs. The Income Tax authorities assess this amount to tax. Is it valid? Interpretation of Statutes 2011 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. Jurisprudence 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? Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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? Jurisprudence 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? Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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? Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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. Jurisprudence 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? Jurisprudence 2014 1×
10 Aaradhya and Co. is a Public Utility Service Industry, where a strike has commenced during the pendency of conciliation proceedings, and the workmen pleaded that the strike was provoked by the employer. Decide whether the strike is lawful. Labour Law – I 2022 1×
10 On account of a strike by some workmen, the management refused to give work to workmen in another part of the establishment and refused compensation. Decide, giving reasons, whether the workmen who were not given work are entitled to claim lay -off compensation. [passage partly obscured in source image]. Labour Law – I 2022 1×
10 An agent of a registered trade union commits a tortious act in furtherance of a trade dispute. The injured files a suit against the trade union for compensation. Is the suit maintainable? Refer to case law. Labour Law – I 2024 1×
10 'A' is an employee appointed in a factory as a probationer. During the extended period of probation, he was terminated from service on the ground of unsuitability. Examine the legality of the termination. Labour Law – I 2014 1×
10 An employee was appointed on probation in a factory. The probation was extended subsequently. His services were terminated during the extended probation period without showing grounds. Examine and explain the legality of the termination of the services. Labour Law – I 2019 1×
10 An employer has imposed the punishment of dismissal on an employee, without giving him an opportunity of being heard, on the ground of unauthorized absence for a long time. What remedy is available to the employee against such action? Discuss. Labour Law – I 2018 1×
10 An employer prepared a standing order in consultation with his employees. However, it was not certified by the certifying officer under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. Discuss. Labour Law – I 2014 1×
10 An employer raised wages only for one section of workers in the same category. Aggrieved workers objected to that practice. The employer contended that it is the absolute right of the employer to do so, citing administrative reasons. Advise the workman on the legal violations involved and the legal remedies available. Labour Law – I 2023 1×
10 An employer refuses to give the benefit of certified standing orders to 'A' on the ground that 'A' was appointed after the certification of the standing orders. Workman challenges the decision. Advise. Labour Law – I 2022 1×
10 The funds of a trade union collected for general purposes were spent for the election purpose of a member of the trade union. Decide. Labour Law – I 2014 1×
10 State government employees working in the collectorate want to form an Association and register it under the Trade Union Act. The Registrar of Trade Unions objects to it. Advise the employees. Labour Law – I 2015 1×