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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
First Year
Common to all Branches
JURISPRUDENCE
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks :70
Answer any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Q1) What are the different kinds of Law? Discuss in detail 'Legislation' as source of
Law. Cite some recent legislation enacted by the Parliament.
Q2) Discuss Kelsen's Pure theory of law. Analyze the criticism against his law.
Q3) Elaborately discuss the various rules of Interpretation of a Statute.
Q4) Who is the proponent of historical School of Law? Critically examine his views on
this law.
Q5) What is a Discuss the characteristics and functions of Duty.
Q6) Discuss the various kinds of liability as recognized under Civil law.
Q7) Discuss the theories of Penal Liability.
Q8) Analyze with the help of case law the elements of 'Mense rea' in fixing liability
under criminal law.
Q9) Explain with decided cases the law on 'Mistake of fact and Mistake of Law.
Q10) Answer any TWO of the following:
Precedence
Meaning and scope of negligence
Exceptions in criminal justice system
Damnum sine injuria