R. B. S. B. (L. O.)
2009
PAPER I—GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF LAW
[TIME—9-30 A.M. TO 12-30 P.M.]
(Maximum Marks—150)
N.B.—(1) All questions are compulsory.
Part-A consists of objective type questions and Part-B consists of
Descriptive type questions.
Answer should be written in English.
No reference books will be given or allowed to be used.
Answers should indicate reasons and wherever possible
references to decided cases should be given.
Black figures to the right indicate the number of marks of the
question.
PART
1. Which is the amendment which altered the property right as legal right
42nd Amendment
43rd Amendment
44th Amendment
None of these.
2. In which case, it was held by the Supreme Court that " Preamble is the
basic feature of the Constitution "
In Re Golaknath
In Re Maneka Gandhi
In Re Swarn Singh
In Re Keshavanand Bharti.
3. The Directive Principles are —
Positive instructions to the government to work for the attainment
of set objectives
Negative instructions to the government to refrain from encroaching
on the freedom of the people
Directives to the State to enhance the prestige of the country
Directives to the government to pursue a policy of non-alignment.
Total—30 Marks
Marks Each)
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4. The Doctrine of " Double Jeopardy " in Article 20 means ................. .
5. Fundamental duties cannot be enforced by Writs.
Fundamental duties can be promoted only by Constitutional
methods
Only is correct
Only is correct
Both and are correct
Neither nor is correct.
6. A standard form of contract is one in which—
the terms on which mercantile transactions of common occurrence
are to be carried out.
the terms are fixed by one of the parties in advance and are open
to acceptance by the other.
both and
None of the above.
7. Hadley v/s Baxendale is a leading case on—
anticipatory breach
remoteness of damage
breach of implied term
None of the above.
8. Non est factum means ....................... .
9. How many number of members can be appointed as Arbitrators
One
Two
Three
The parties are free to determine the number of arbitrators
provided such number shall not be an even number.
10. Grant of temporary injunction by virtue of Section 37 of the Specific
Relief Act, 1963 is regulated by—
CPC 1908
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
None of the above.
11. The term " Sale " in the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is defined in
section ....................... .
12. Leave to Defend may be—
refused
granted unconditionally
granted conditionally
Either or
13. The Right to Information Act came into force on .................... .
14. The legal maxim Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium means ....................... .
15. A Constitution Bench on a reference made by the President of India
must be consisting of ....................... number of judges.
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PART
1. Briefly answer the following
The Indian Constitution protects the honour and dignity of an
individual. Explain in context of Article 21 of the Constitution
with reference to decided case laws.
What are the consequences of mis-statement in the Prospectus under
the Companies Act Explain with reference to leading case laws.
Briefly enumerate the health, safety and welfare provisions
contemplated under the Factories Act, 1948 with relevent case
laws.
2. Write short notes on any three
Doctrine of Indoor Management under Companies Act, 1956.
Public Interest Litigation
Right to Education
Consumer Protection in India
Right to Information as fundamental right.
3. In Suit No. 300 of 2008, the Hon'ble High Court passed an ex parte
decree against EXIM Bank, Mumbai on 10th November 2009. At the
time of service of summons, the Bank had temporarily shifted its office
with all the records to another place for the purpose of carrying out
renovation and hence, could not contest the suit. Draft a Notice of
Motion with supporting affidavit dated 10th December 2009 for setting
aside of ex parte decree passed by Hon'ble High Court.
4. Solve the following giving reason
Ms. Abha applied for a job in response to an advertisement placed by
X and Co., a private concern, in the Times of India. Despite the fact
that Abha was fully qualified for the job, she was not called for the
interview as the employer thought that since a woman has to maintain
a family, he should prefer a man to a woman who has no corresponding
liability. Will Abha succeed
On returning home from the market one day, Mrs. D'souza notices
a counterfeit currency note of Rs. 100 while counting the remaining
money. To get rid of the counterfeit note, Mrs. D'souza goes to the
same shop and purchases shampoo worth Rs. 100 and passes the fake
note at the counter. The cashier inspects the note and realizes that it
is counterfeit. He calls the police. Will he succeed