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END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-VI
Jurisprudence-II
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks
carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Res nullius
b. Realistic theory of Corporate personality
c. Rights in rem and Rights in personam
d. Proprietary rights and personal rights
e. Legal and equitable ownership
f. Absolute and limited ownership
g. Delegated legislation
h. Custom and prescription
i. Obiter dicta
j. Capital punishment
2. Define liability and state the general conditions of criminal liability. Also discuss the different
theories of punishment and critically examine them. (Marks 10)
3. A Corporation has neither a soul to damn nor a body to kick; still it is a legal person.
Explain how?
Explain the concepts of corporation sole and aggregate giving suitable examples wherever
necessary. (Marks
4. Explain in detail the Hohfeldian analysis of jural relations. How far Hohfeldian analysis is
relevant in modern time. (Marks 10)
5. What do you understand by obligation? Discuss in detail the sources of obligation.
Who has the possession of unclaimed and abandoned plastic bags and bottles lying on the
streets? Can a municipality prevent waste- pickers from collecting such items and selling them
to recycling units? (Marks
6. What do you understand by interpretation of statutes. Discuss the important rules of
interpretation. Also distinguish between interpretation and construction of statute. (Marks 10)
7. Write short notes on the following:- (Marks
a. Possession in fact and possession in law.
b. Theories of property.