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Register No.

H 1988 H3IA/H31A/CH31A
B.L.(Hons.)/LL.B. (Hons.) DEGREE
(SEMESTER) EXAMINATIONS,
JANUARY 2021.
(For the candidates admitted from 2011 to 2019)
First Year-First Semester
JURISPRUDENCE
Time: 2 hours Maximum:70 marks
PART A (2 x 12 = 24 marks)
Answer TWOof the following in about 500words each.
1. "Law is the dictate of Reason" - Elucidate.
2 Write an essay about Feminist Jurisprudence.
3 Examine Hohfeld's classification of Rights and Duties.
PART B (2 x7=14 marks)
Answer TWO of the following in about 300 words each.
4. Analyse DeclaratOry and Persuasive Precedents.
5. Examine the characteristics of Ownership.
6. Critically analyse the elements of Judicial procedure.
PART C-(5 x 4= 20 marks)
7. Write short notes on FIVE of the following:
(a) Possession in Law
(b) H.L.A. Hart's Legal Positivism
(c) Conventional customs
(d) Vestitive facts
(e) The theory of Penal liability
() Absolute liability
(g) Corporation Sole

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 PARTD (2 x6= 12 marks)
Answer TWOof the following by referring tothe relevant provisions of law
and decided cases. Give cogent reasons.
8. A, borrowed money from B. A, executed Promissory Note for the money.
After five years Basks monev from A. Can Bget money from A?
9. An envelope was delivered to the defendant by mistake, since his name
was the same as that of the addressee. There was a banker's draft in it.
which the defendant encashed. Is he guilty or not?
10. A chimney sweeper found a jewel and took it to the defendant's shop to
discover its value. The defendant refused to return it, alleging that the
boy was not the owner. Decide.
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Register No.
H 1989
H3IB/H31B/CH31B
B.L.(Hons.)/LL.B.(Hons.) DEGREE
(SEMESTER) EXAMINATIONS,
JANUARY 2021.
(For the candidates admitted from 2011 to
2019)
First Year - First Semester
CONTRACTS - I
Time: 2} hours
Maximum: 70 marks
PART A (2 x 12 = 24 marks)
Answer TWO of the following in about 500 words each.
1 Explain the important principles that validate an offer and acceptance
in an agreement made by parties intending contractual obligation to
each other.
2. Indian law on contract supports privity of contract and not privity of
consideration. Discuss with relevant case laws.
3.
Analyse the applicability of the doctrine of restitution and unjust
enrichment, with reference to minor's contract.
PART B(2 x 7=14 marks)
Answer TWOof the following in about 300 words each.
4. Bxplain the circumstances under which the contracts are not specifically
enforceable.

5.
Analyse the provisions of the Indian Contract Act with respect to
contingent contracts.
6. Explain the relevancy of silence in determining the validity of contracts
allegedto be impacted with fraudulently obtained consent.
PART C-(5 x 4= 20 marks)
7. Write short notes on FIVE of the following:
(a) Alteration of contract
(b) Types of mistake
(C Wagering agreements
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(e) Time and place of performance
() Doctrine of Holding out
(g) General offer.
PART D(2 x 6= 12marks)
Answer TWO of the following by referring to the relevant provisions of law
and decided cases. Give cogent reasons.
8. "A" is an employee in a private Ltd. company. "X is a managing directo:
of the company and "X offered special allowances to "A" on the
condition that A" has to marry the daughter of "X". After a few months
the marriage took place but "X" refused to give the promised special
allowances. "A sues "X" for allowances. Decide the validity of the
agreement.
9. "A agrees to pay a time barred debt, that he owes to B" Later on "A"
refuses to make the payment and when "B" insisted A" sent a notice
that the legal right to claim the debt is barred by time and limitation.
Decide the rights of "B",
10. X" agrees to sell his house for Rs. Five Lakhs to
Y", The
letter sent by Y" mentioned payment in instalments and "Xacceptance
refused
the samne. Later on Y" sends a letter to "X agreeing to
payment. But X refuses and y sues "X" for breachnake the full
of contract.
Decide.
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H 1990
H3IC/H31C/CH31C
B.L. (Hons.)/LL.B. (Hons.)
DEGREE (SEMESTER)
JANUARY 2021. EXAMINATIONS,
(For the candidates
admitted from 2011 to 2019)
First Year - First
Semester
LAW OF TORTS
Time : 24 hours
Maximum:70 marks
PARTA-(2 x 12 =24 marks)
Answer TWO of the following in about 500 words each.
1. Explain the legal maxim Qui facit per alium facit per se" with the help
of decided cases.
2. The person who for his own purpose brings on his land and collects and
keeps anything likely to do mischief, if it escapes must keep in at his
peril" Discuss. Refer to exceptions.
3. Define tort" and distinguish "tort" from crime".
PART B (2 x 7=14 marks)
Answer TWO of the following in about 300 words each.
4. "Judicial error is no tort". Explain this statement in terms of the
liability of judicial officers.
5. Enumerate the essential elements of the tort of defamation.
6. Distinguish between :
(a) Inevitable accident and Act of God
b) Assault and Battery.
PART C- (5 x 4 = 20 marks)
7. Write short notes on FIVE of the following:
(a) Malicious prosecution
(b) Private defence

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 (c) Vidvavathi v. State of Rajasthan
(d) Damnum sine injuria and Injuria sine damno
(e) Volentinon fit injuria
) Ubi jus ibi remedium
(g) Last opportunity Rule
PARTD-(2 x 6= 12 marks)
Answer TWOof the following by referring to the relevant provisions of law
and decided cases. Give cogent reasons.

8 The plaintiff, an employee in the defendant's brewery, was trying to

remove a lid from a boiling vat. The lid was stuck and by the plaintiffs
extra pulls to it, it came off suddenly and the plaintiff fell back into the
cooling vat which contained scalding iquid. As a result, the plaintiff was
severely injured. So, the plaintiff sued against the defendant. Decide,
whether the defendant is liable.

9. The plaintiff was travelling in a bus belonging to the defendant

transport corporation resting her elbow on the windowsill. The bus' was
moving on the highway outside the town area. Atruck coming from the
opposite direction hit her elbow and as a result she received severe
injuries on her elbow and sued against the defendant transport
corporation for the negligent act done by its servant. But the defendant
had taken contributory negligence as a defence. Decide, whether the
defendant can positively plead contributory negligence as a defence.
10. The defendant fixed an automatic spring gun in his land in order to
avoid trespass and he also put the notice board about this matter. On
knowing the same, the plaintiff trespassed into the defendant's land,
and the automatic gun fired. As a result, the plaintiff was injured and
he sued against the defendant. Decide, whether the defendant is liable.
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H 1992 H3IE/H31E/
CH31E

B.L. (Hons.)/LL.B. (Hons.) DEGREE (SEMESTER)

EXAMINATIONS,
JANUARY 2021.
(For the candidates admitted from 2011 to 2019)
First Year First Semester
FAMILY LAW -I
Time:2} hours Maximum: 70 marks
PART A- (2 x 12 = 24 marks)
Answer TWOof the following in about 500 words each.
1. Explain the conditions of a valid marriage under the Hindu Marriage
Act, 1955, highlighting the changes brought by the Act is this regard.
2 Analyse the provisions of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on
Divorce) Act 1986. Does the law intend to deny the benefit of Muslim
women UISec. 125 Cr.P.C.?

3 Explain the conditions of a marriage under the Special Marriage Act,

1954 and examine the legal inconsistencies prevailing in the Act.
PART B (2 x 7= 14 marks)
Answer TWOof the following in about 300 words each.
4 Discuss the status of children born out of void and voidable marriages
under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

5 Briefly explain about various kinds of guardians recognized under the

Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.

6. Bxplain the changes brought about by the Amendment to the Indian
Divorce Act in 2001.

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Write short notes on FIVE of the following:
(a) Sources of Hindu Law.
(b) Constitutional validity of Sec. 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
(c) Conditions for valid adoption.
(d) Triple talaq and its recent developments.
(e) Adultery as ground for divorce.
() Family Court.
(g) Difference between Mitakshara and
Dayabhaga schools.
PART D-(2 x 6= 12 marks)
Answer TWO of the following by referring to the relevant provisions of law
and decided cases. Give cogent reasons.
8. A Hindu male married a Hindu female in a temple as
per Hindu rites.
Subsequently, husband came to know that prior to the marriage, she
had converted to Islam and got married to a Muslim. After giving
divorce to Muslim husband she reconverted as Hindu. Now, decide the
validity of her marriage with Hindu husband.
9. A widow adopted a son after the death of her husband. Decide, whether
the son adopted by her would be the heir of her deceased husband on the
death of the widow.
10. A, a husband, demanded more money from his rich wife to enhance and
update his medical clinic. Wife filed a suit against the husband for
divorce on the ground of demanding money from a wife, who has
sufficient means amounts to cruelty - Decide.
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H 2032
H3IH/H32B/CH32B
B.L.
(Hons.)/L.L.B.(Hons.) DEGREE SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS,
JANUARY 2021.
(For the candidates admitted from
2011 to 2019)
First Year Second Semester
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-I
Time:2} hours Maximum:70 marks
PART A(2x 12 =24 marks)
Answer TWOof the following in about 500 words each.
1, Explain the scope of Freedom of Speech and Expression. What are the
restrictions that can be inmposed on this freedom?

2 "Equality implies equality among equals and not among inequals'.

Elucidate this statement with decided cases.

3. "A secular state maintains neutrality in matters of religion and provides

equal protection to all religions, subject to regulations" - Elucidate.
PART B(2 x 7=14 marks)

Answer TWOof the following in about 300 'words each.

4. Explain the modes of acquiring Indian citizenship under the Citizenship
Act, 1955.

5. Discuss the meaning and basis of judicial review under the Indian
Constitution.

6 Explain in detail the scope of the Directive Principles of State Poliey.

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7, Write short notes on FIVE of the following:

(a) Parliamentary form of Government.
(b) Doctrine of Severability.
(0) Double Jeopardy.
(d) Writ of Habeas Corpus.
(e) Preamble.
() Protective discrimination.
(g) Right to livelibood.

PART D - (2 x 6= 12 marks)

Answer TWO of the following by referring to the relevant provisions of

law and decided cases. Give cogent reasons.

8. A state law was passed for compulsory wearing of helmets by the

two
wheeler drivers. A two-wheeler driver challenges the validity of the law
as violation of fundamental freedom under Art
19(1)(d). Decide.
9. AState Government has made domicile or residence in the state as a
mandatory requirement for admission to medical colleges, of the
thereby excluding candidates, from outside, state,
though they
meritorious candidates. Discuss the constitutionality of the rule. may be
10. A woman challenges the constitutional validity of Sec. 9 of the
Marriage Act, 1955 which deals with Hindu
the ground that the Restitution Conjugal rights, on
of
provision which makes a woman live with her
husband, against her will would be a
liberty under Art. 21. Decide.
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