LLM I Year 2018

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year

LLMSD1.01 INDIAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- NEW CHALLENGES
(Common for Criminology and Torts and Constitutional Law and Administrative Law)
2018
Answer any THREEquestions
All questions carry equal marks
1. Explain the Historical evolution of Human Rights
2. Explain the impact of criminalization of politics in democratic process of

Election in India
3. Discuss the protection of life and personal liberty and expansion of the
definition of Article 21
4. Discuss the procedure for the amendment of the Constitution u/art 368.
Can the parliament amend part III of the Constitution
5. Fundamental rights and directive principles are complementary and

supplementary to one another Explain
6. “Imposing President Rule in a State for partisan interest resulting in

abuse of comity relations of centre and state” explain and cite instance if
any.
7. ‘Article 14 permits reasonable classification but prohibits class

legislation’. Comment
8. Explain with the help of decided cases the relative importance of

protection of minority rights under the Constitution of Inida
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year
LLMSD1.02 THEORIES OF LAW AND LEGAL CONCEPTS
(Common for Criminology and Torts and Constitutional Law and Administrative Law)
2018
1. Explain Harts concept of Law
2. Write a note on Fiction and ‘realist’ theories of incorporation
3. Critically examine the views expressed by Karl Marx on the economic

theory of law
4. Write a critical note on American School of Realism
5. Explain the implications of corporate personality
6. Explain the contribution of Bentham to the origin of laws and legal

institutions
7. Discuss in brief on realistic theory
8. Examine in detail Austen’s definition of positive law

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year
LLMSD1.03 CONSTITUTIONAL THEORY - LAW
(Constitutional Law and Administrative Law)
2018
1. Define state. What are the various forms of state? Whose form of the
state do you prefer? Why?
2. The separation of powers is neither practicable nor desirable comment
3. Examine the federal features of the Indian Constitution
4. “India is an indestructible union with destructible units” – Comment
5. What are recommendations of “Fazal Ali Commission” on states

reorganization
6. Critically examine the problems of constitutionalism
7. Discuss the advantages and limitations unitary, federal and con federal
states
8. Explain Dicey’s formulation of the concept of Rule of Law. Do you think

that the concept suffered from any flaws even in the days of Dicey? How
is it relevant in the present days?
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year
LLMSD1.04 LEGAL CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT – ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
(Constitutional Law and Administrative Law)
2018
Answer any THREE questions
1. Explain the origin and development of administrative law in UK, USA and
India
2. Explain the salient features of ‘Freedom of Information Act of USA’
3. What are the functions of the administration have been held to be quasi
judicial functions
4. Discuss the concept of “Rule of Law” as the constitutional foundation of

Administrative Law
5. Discuss Administrative Discretion and the abuse of power in the ambit of

discretion
6. What is Tribunal and the Constitutional recognition and its provisions
7. Explain the three meanings of Rule of Law as tabulated by A.V. Dicey
8. Give an account of the structure of administrative authorities

ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year
LLMSD1.03 General Principles of Criminal Law and Detention Laws
(Criminology and Torts)
2018
1. “Exemption from criminal liability is available to judges in case of

irregular exercise of power or excessive use of jurisdiction” – Explain
2. Discuss the law relating to Attempt to Murder and distinguish it from
abetment to commit suicide
3. Explain the differences between the offence of Robbery, Dacoity and
Extortion
4. Explain the offence of Defamation and does it apply to a defamation to
make an imputation concerning a company or an association or
collection of persons as such
5. Discuss the Constitutional validity of P.D. Act and POTA
6. Discuss the recent developments in respect of offence of Rape. Cite
case law if any.
7. Explain the rules governing the joint and constructive criminal
liability
8. Write a note on any Two of the following
(a)Kidnapping
(b) Forgery
(c) Intimidation
(d) Offence
ASSIGNMENT TOPICS
LL.M First year
LLMSD1.04 General Theory and Principles of Tortious Liability
(Criminology and Torts)
2018
1. Explain the distinction between tortuous liability and contractual

liability
2. Explain the Rule of Strict liability and state exceptions if any and
cite case law
3. Discuss the essentials of tort of negligence and cite some
important cases
4. Explain in details the tortuous liability of State for the acts of the
servants
5. Explain the tort of conversion and state defences available
against it. Cite case law.
6. What is meant by Nervous shock and explain it with the help of
decided cases?
7. Explain the maxim Volenti non fit injuria and how far the defence
of consent is available against tortuous liability
8. Write any TWO of the following
(a) Inevitable accident
(b) Necessity
(c) False imprisonment
(d) Deceit

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ASSIGNMENT TOPICS

LL.M First year

1. Explain the Historical evolution of Human Rights

2. Explain the impact of criminalization of politics in democratic process of

5. Fundamental rights and directive principles are complementary and

6. “Imposing President Rule in a State for partisan interest resulting in

7. ‘Article 14 permits reasonable classification but prohibits class

8. Explain with the help of decided cases the relative importance of

1. Explain Harts concept of Law

2. Write a note on Fiction and ‘realist’ theories of incorporation

3. Critically examine the views expressed by Karl Marx on the economic

4. Write a critical note on American School of Realism

5. Explain the implications of corporate personality

6. Explain the contribution of Bentham to the origin of laws and legal

7. Discuss in brief on realistic theory

8. Examine in detail Austen’s definition of positive law

2. The separation of powers is neither practicable nor desirable comment

3. Examine the federal features of the Indian Constitution

4. “India is an indestructible union with destructible units” – Comment

5. What are recommendations of “Fazal Ali Commission” on states

6. Critically examine the problems of constitutionalism

8. Explain Dicey’s formulation of the concept of Rule of Law. Do you think

2. Explain the salient features of ‘Freedom of Information Act of USA’

4. Discuss the concept of “Rule of Law” as the constitutional foundation of

5. Discuss Administrative Discretion and the abuse of power in the ambit of

6. What is Tribunal and the Constitutional recognition and its provisions

7. Explain the three meanings of Rule of Law as tabulated by A.V. Dicey

8. Give an account of the structure of administrative authorities

1. “Exemption from criminal liability is available to judges in case of

1. Explain the distinction between tortuous liability and contractual

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