Code No: F-561

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) Il- Semester Examination, January /February 2024
Subject: Law
Paper -1: Jurisprudence Max. Marks: 80
Timo: 3 Hours
PART- A(5 x 6 =30 Marks)
Answor any five of the following
1. What is the Purpose and Function of Law?
2. Mention important aspecds of ancient Hindu Jurisprudence.
3. Explain about Law as an instrument of Social Change
4. Explain in brief the Doctrine of Stare Decisis.
5. Write about the development of the concept of Sovereignty.
6. Mention the significance of Incorporation
7. DiscUss the value of Mensrea in Law.
8. Explain the concept of Vicarious Liability
PART- B (2 x 15= 30 Marks)
Answer any Two of the following
9. Explain in detailthe various schools of Jurisprudence. kinds of Precedent.
[Link] in detail about the Doctrine of Precedent. Elucidate upon the
[Link] Rights and Duties Correlative? Elucidate Liability.
[Link] are different kinds of Liability in Law? Explainjn detail Strict
PART- C(2 x10 =20 Marks)
Answer any Two of the following
13. Aarav had immense jealousy against his colleague Dhaman as he was progressing qute ahead
of getting rid of Dhaman forever
of him inspite of starting their career together. Aarav thought
poisonous food, Dhaman survived. Is Aarav
and intended to poison him. But even after eating the to kill? Discuss
punishable in this case for having intention or Mensrea
he wanted to sell them during festival of
14. Senthil was a dealer in firecrackers from Chennai and Sumanth at Hyderabad to keep the
Deepawali at Hyderabad. He requested his friend Unfortunately, a fire accident
firecrackers package at his house for one night for which he agreed.
nearby neighbourhood fields was
took place at his house and due to fire crackers bursting, the Principle is applicable in
totally destroyed. Please mention who is liable for the loss and which
this case.
the doors of the Emporium
15. Sohan was an attendant at Krishna Jewels Emporium. While closing a goldsmith known to him
one day, he finds a ring lying on the ground. He immediately takes it to
to estimate its value. The goldsmith asks him to come next day and meanwhile knows that the
the ring is not
ring is of high value, hence refuses to return it to the Attendant on the ground that
owned by him. Kindly explain who has better title in this case.

Sandeep
16. due was playing golf at the golf course and while playing few rounds he lost certain balls
to wet weather conditions and damp land. Due to his urgent nature of work and busy
schedule, he left the lost balls and went away from the ground. A person who was sitting at golf
ground picked up the balls. Next day, Sandeep claimed his balls from the person who refused to
return them. In this case who has rightful possession of the abandoned balls? Explain with
adequate reason.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LLB (3 YDC)III-Semester Examination, August 2023
Subject: Law
Paper -l: Jurisprudence
Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
PART -A
Note: Answer any FIVE questions. (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)

1. Theoy of Sovereignty
2. Describe elements of ancient Indian Jurisprudence
3. Volksgeist
4. Legal status of unborn persons
5. Obiter dicta
6. Absolute and relative duties
7. Natural Law
8. The purpose of Law
PART -B
(2 x 15= 30 Marks)
Note: Answer any TWO questions.
9. Discuss the concept of vicarious liability.
Examine different kinds of ownership and differentiate relationship between
10
ownership and possession.
11
Explain the relative merits and demerits of legislation and precedent as
sOurce of Law.
12 Discuss theories regarding purpose of criminal Justice.
PART -C
Note: Answer any TWO questions. (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)

13 In a village, fire breakout, 'A' pulls down a house on fire to prevent its further
spread to other houses and property. Discuss the liability of 'A' in this case.

14 There was a large scale leakage of deadly gas from a privale industry located
in the heart of the city. AS a consequence of leakage number of people died
and severalother were affected. An action was brought before the Supreme
Court, through a writ petition seeking compensation to the victims. Discuss
the nalure, scope and extent of the liability of private industry.
15 'A' promise to marry 'B'. Later 'A' committed breach of promise. 'B'
approached the court for compelling 'A' to keep his promise. Can the court
direct 'A to marry 'B? Give reasons.
16 Xtransfers property to Yfor life, then to 'Z' on attaining the age of 21 years.
What type of interest 'Z' has over the property? Is it transferable? Discuss.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B(3YDC) / LL.B. (Honours)(3 YDC) IISemester (Regular) Examinations,
April / May 2023
Subject: Law
Paper-I: Jurisprudence
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 80

PART - A
Note: Answer any five of the following (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)

1 Custom as a source of Law

2. Natural Law
3. Precedent
4. Possessory remedies
5. Privilege and immunity
6. Reformative theory
7. Volksgeist
8. Codification

PART - B
Note: Answer any two of the following. (2 x 15= 30 Marks)

9. Discuss the nature of Law and difficulties in the definition of Law.

10. Explain the essential requisites of valid custom.
11. What is possession? What are the constituent elements of possession?
12. Explain the different theories of punishment.
PART -C
Note: Answer any two of the following. (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)

13. A manufacturer, who employs workmen, has the knowledge that some accident
might take place which might kill a workman. A workman becomes victim of the
accident, Whether the manufacturer will be liable for the intention for this injury to
the workman.
14. 'X*grants certain property to 'B' for life and if 'C' services 'B', to C in fee-simple.
Discuss the nature of Rights of 'B' and 'C.

15. Acustomer 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.
16. An old gentleman executed a will in favour of his grandson. The grandson killed him in
order to inherit property immediately. Is the grandson entitled to inherit the property under
the will? Decide.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Honours) (3YDC) II Semester
November 2022
Examination,
Subject: LAW
Time: 3 Hours
Paper -1: Jurisprudence
Max. Marks: 80

Note: Answer any five questions

PART-A
(5 x 6 =30 Marks)
1. Social solidarity
2. Natural Law
3. Declaratory precedents
4. Perfect and imperfect rights
5. Corporation sole
6. Strict liability
7. Incorporeal property
8. Retributive theory

PART -B
Note: Answer any two questions (2 x 15 =30 Marks)
9. Evaluate the contribution of Historical School of Jurisprudence.
[Link] the doctrine of stare decisis.
[Link] the legal status of lower animals, dead men and unborn persons.
[Link] are the measures of civil and criminal liability?

PART -C
Note: Answer any two questions (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
13.A law enacted by the Legislature is challenged on the ground that it is indifferent
to morality and violatiyeof natural law. Discuss whether validity of positive law
can be decided by applying the tests of morality and natural law.
14.A judicial decision has been abrogated by a subsequently enacted legislation by
a comptent authority. Is it permissible? Discuss in the light of the scope and
extent of'abrogative power of Legislatures.
15.A customer found a bundle of variables on the floor of a shop. The true owner of
it was not found. In a claim between the shop-keeper and the customer who
found it, who has a better title over the valuables? Why?
[Link] penal statute provides a provision that attempt to commit suicides is an
offence punishable. Awoman ran to a well with the intention of committing
suicide but was stopped before she could reach the well by her neightbours. Is it
an instance of preparation or attempt? Discuss.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B (3 YDC) / L.L.B. (Hons.)(3 YDC) I|Year lll Semester Examination,
February 2021
Subject: Law
Paper: IJurisprudence
Max. Marks: 80
Time: 2 Hours
PART A
(4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
Note: Answer any four questions.
1 Voksgeist
2 Social solidarity
3 Ratio decidendi
4 Codification
5 Legal status of dead men
6 Imperfect duties
7 Vicarious liability
8 Reformat1ve theory
PART -B

Note: Answer any one question. (1 x 20 = 20 Marks)

9 Explain Kelsen's pure theory of law.
19 What are the circumslances destroying or weakening the binding force of
precedent?
11 Discuss mens rea as a condition of penal liability
i2 Erutneraie ilc various inuicso: Gsqisicn cl property
PART -C

Note: Answer any one question. (1 x 20 = 20 Marks)

13 A
grandfather executed a will n favour of his grandson. The grandson, with a
view to enjoy (he property under the will, killed the grandfather. According to law,
will is effective after the death of testator and the cause of death is immaterial.
Discuss whether the grandson is entitled to inherit the property under the wil by
killing the grandfather. If not, give reasons.
14 Alaw has been enacted by the legislature conferring power on the executive to
make rules. Accord1ngly rules were made by the executive. Both the Act and
rules were in force. Laler, the Act was repealed by the legislature. What is its
effect on the rules? Discuss whether the rules shall continue to be in force.
15 A trader sold a solvent business to a limited company. The company consisted
only of the vendor, his wife and children. In payment of the purchase money the
company issued debentures to the vendor. Subsequently the company went into
liquidation. The question arose whether this debenlure holder was entitled to be
paid in preference to the unsecured creditors. Atheoretical question also arose
whether a company has a legal personality distinct from that of the shareholders.
Discuss and decide in the light of theonies of corporate personality.
16 X (ransferred his property to Y for life, then to Z on attaining the age of 21 years
by [Link] type of interest Zhas? ls it transferable and inheritable? Discuss.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LLB (3 YDC) /LL.B. (3 YDC) (Hons.) I| Year II| Semester Examination,
January 2020
Subject: LAW
Paper - I
Jurisprudence
[Link]: 80
Time: 3 Hours
PART - A (5x6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any Five of the following.
1 General and particular jurisprudence
2 Classification of Law
3 Equity C O e

4 Codification
5 Positive and Negatlve Rights
6 Legal Status of unborn child
7 Vicarious liability
8 Administration of civil justice
PART- B(2x15 =30 Marks)
Answer any Two of the following.
9 Explain theories of Natural Law.
10 What are the essentials of a Valid Custom?
11 Enumerate different kinds of ownership.
12 Discuss 'mens rea' as an essential condition of penal liability.

PARTC (2x10 = 20 Marks)

Answer any Two of the following.
13 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. Jn such circumstances, which is the precedent value of the decision on
ground 'A-by the High Court?
14The parentsallowed their minor children to ride on motorcycle without 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 it is? Explain the rationale of such a liability.

15 Mr. Xfound a bundle of currency notes on the floor of a shop. The notes has been
accidentally dropped there by a stranger. 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 current notes? DiscuSs.

16 ground
Mr. Xhas dug deep tube wells, maliciously, in his own land intercepting the flow of
water. As a result, neighbour's well became dry. Is 'X* liable for it? DiscUss in
the light of a decided case and a general principle of civil liability.
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FACULTY OF LAW
LLB(VDC)/ LLU (lon)(a YOc)| Year llSeuoster ixamlnatlon, Jan, / Fub, 2010
Subject: aw
Paper- |i Jurlspudencu
Max. Matka: 80
Note Answer all questiona oach questlon gatles oqual macka.
PART A(6X0=10 Maika)
Ansuw ay Fve of thY followlng:(Shot Anawer ypo) - C o e

1. Phlsophical schoot
2, Vohsgelst

4. Poiect and inpetiect tighta

5 Legal slatua of unbporaONA

PART-- (21S=30 Marks)

Answw auy Two of the following
9, Ev alualo tho contibuin ot Roscoy Pound.
0Discuss Vecoient as a soycot aw.
.Dvtue galikw and di_cus io various sourços of obligalon.

PART (2X0=0 lark)

Aswer any yo oe following :
13,it a satyla ñtict with a pro exising vwatom, whiçth ghall provall over the other?
Wia does usto poval ovor tho staluto? Discuss ln tho light of Austin's (heory of
Law.

14,A deçkai gven by the swprna Court has been abrogated by asubsequent leglalation
nacted by the Paliament ta the docision givon by the Supreme Court stull binding on
lover corts? DiscusS,
1a An lhatanço conpany was sued for defamatlon when its superintendent sonda a
citvular leiker (o its xiey holders containing allegatlons agalnat an ex-employoo of the
npany ls the conny iable for the tort ot defamatlon? Docldo.
la Awonn nployed a yoldsth fÍr malting hor dt jowollory and making a now one out
of it, Every ovening she recoived he untnishod jewellory and put it into a box kept at
aldsnth's howse h howerer kept the key ot that box with horsolt. Who was n
ANono unlished jowellery? Decide.
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15 A servant was employed by the Water Company to clean out a pool on the land owned
by the company. During cleaning operations the servant found a gold ring in the mud at
the bottom of the pool. There arose a dispute between the company and the servant
about the titlo of he ring. Decide with reasons.
16 A woman ran to a well with the intention of committing suicide but was
stopped before
she could reach the well by her neighbours. She is prosecuted for an,attempt to
commit
suicide. Is it an instance of preparation or attempt? Discuss"and, distinguish between
'preparation' and 'attemp!". 100

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FACULTY OF LAW
LB. (3 YDC) / LLB (Hon.) (3 YDC) II - Year llI- Semester Examination,
July l August 2019
Subject: LAW
O Paper-I u
1 0
- 0 6

Jurisprudence [Link]: 80
Time: 3 Hours
PART -A(5x6 =30 Marks)
Answer any Five of the following.
1 Natonal Law
2 The function and purpose of law
3 Custom and Prescription
4 Mischief Rule of Interpretation
S The State as a juristic person
6 Jus necessitates
7 Incorporeal property
8 Concurent possession
PART B(2x15 =30 Marks)
Answer any Two of the following.

9 Evaluate the contributioh ofsociological school of jurisprudence.

as sources of
10 What are the relative merits and demerits of legislation and precedent
law?
11 Explain Hoheld's analysis of legal rights and duties.
12 Distngush beveen 'ownership' and 'possession.
PART - C (2x10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any Two of the following.
court, two appeals
13 In a criminal case, as against the judgment of conviction by the lower
before a division bernch
were prefered before the High Court. One appeal was posted
of tuo judges namely X and Y. Another appeal was posted before another division
the judgment of
bench of two judges namely A and B. The first beach confimed
conviction, whereas the second bench reversed the judgment of conviction. How to
Overcome this situation? Answer wilh reason.
had issued false certificates of
14 A doctor was prosecuted by a company alleging that he The case
ness to its employees for claiming medical expenditue from the company. claiming
ended in acquittal. Then the doctor filed a civil suit against the company
damages for the tort of malicious prosecution. Decide whether a company can commit
the tort of malicious prosecution by referring to theories of corporate personality.

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FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (Hons.) (3 YDC)/ LL.B. (3 YDC) I|- Year i - Sermestor Exarnination,
May /June 2018
Subject : LAW
Paper : I
Jurisprudence
Time:3 hours Max. Marks : 80

PART - A (5 x 6 s 30 Marks)
1 0 0 6

Answer any Five of the following :

1 Sociological School
2 The classification of Law
3 Theories of Law
4 Mens Rea
5 Obligation
6 Deterrent punishment
7 Possession
8 Liability

PART - B (2x 15,- 30 Marks)

Answer any Two of the following:
9 Explain codification and dissus advantages and disadvantages of codfcauor.
10 Discuss legal status of loweranimals, dead persons and unborn child.
11 Define negligence and discuss strict liability with examples.
12 Explain and discuss vafious kinds of acquisition of property.
PART - C (2x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any Two ofihe following :
13 Abundle of currency notes was dropped on the floor of A's shop. where it was
found by acustomer. The shopkeeper and the customer both claim the notes.
Who is entitled to it.
14 Acaplures a peacock from a forest, that peacock was originally in keeping of D
for a few weeks but escaped to forest thereafter. Explain the title of A in this
case.

15 The right of a immediately after he signed a contract for the purchase of land
from B, whelher it is right in rem or right in personam,

16 Asmith seized by a gang of dacoits and forced by threat of instant death, to take
the tools and to force open the door of a house of the dacoits to enter and piuder
Under what rule the smith will get the benefit.