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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC. – 2016
First Year Research Methodology (Common to All Branches) Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70 Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q1) Write a brief note on “Socio - Legal Research” in India.
Q2) Examine the various kinds of sampling Techniques to be used in socio - legal research.
Q3) Explain the importance of ‘Interview’ as a technique in data collection.
Q4) Examine the various steps in tracing a “Research Design”.
Q5) Explain the importance of “statistical methods” in socio - legal research.
Q6) Examine the importance of “Deduction” and “Induction” in socio - legal research.
Q7) What are the characteristics of a good Hypothesis?
Q8) “Participant observation is better than Non – Participant observation” – Explain the statement.
Q9) Analyse the sources of a “Research problem”.
Q10) Examine the importance of “Case study” method in socio - legal research. (D1233CL) Total No. of Questions : 10] [Total No. of Pages : 01
LL.M DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC. – 2016
First Year CONSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Explain the inter – relationship between the fundamental Rights and Directive principles of state policy.
Q2) Explain about the concept of equality and social justice.
Q3) “No person shall be deprived of his life and personal liberty, except according to procedure established by law” – Discuss
Q4) Discuss the scope of freedom of speech and expression in the light of supreme court decisions.
Q5) Explain the nature and scope of religious freedom under the Indian constitution.
Q6) Discuss about the scope, meaning of minority rights to establish educational institutions.
Q7) Examine the scope of Art.12 as expanded by the Supreme Court with case law?
Q8) Discuss about the ‘Rule of Law’.
Q9) State the fundamental duties of citizens.
Q10) Discuss about the emergency provisions provided under the Indian constitution.
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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC. – 2016
First Year CONSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Centre and State Relations Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Is India a federation? Explain with the help of decided cases.
Q2) Examine the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States in India.
Q3) Explain the privileges and immunities of parliament members.
Q4) Give a detailed note on ‘State Emergency’.
Q5) Write a brief note about cooperative federalism in India.
Q6) Describe the procedure for amendment of federal constitution with special reference to basic structure of the constitution.
Q7) Discuss the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India.
Q8) What are the main features of a parliamentary form of Government? In what way is it different from a presidential form of Government?
Q9) Discuss the financial relations between the centre and states.
Q10) What are the various safeguards available to civil servants under the Indian Constitution.
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LLM DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC. – 2016
(First Year) COMMON TO ALL BRANCHES Jurisprudence Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Examine custom as a source of law.
Q2) ‘Law is the dictate of reason’ – Explain.
Q3) Write an essay on ‘Penal liability’.
Q4) Examine the circumstances when a precedent may loose its authority.
Q5) ‘Courts put life into the dead letter of law’ – Comment.
Q6) Write a note on ‘Legal Rights in the wider sense’.
Q7) Explain to what extent ‘mistake’ can be a ground for exemption from liability.
Q8) Explain the concept of ‘Duty’. What are conflicting duties?
Q9) Write an essay on the Literal Rule of interpretation of statutes.
Q10) Write short notes on any TWO of the following :
a) Law and Fact b) Marxist theory of law c) Ground norm d) Causation
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Q1) Discretionary powers - a need of modern administrative law in a welfare state -
comment. Q2) Define ‘Rule of law’ and explain the correlation between “Rule of law’ and Administrative law?
Q3) What is delegated legislation? How is judicial control exercised over delegated legislation?
Q4) What is the importance of ‘Lok – Pal’ in India and state the reasons for not establish this institution till date?
Q5) Explain the doctrine of separation of powers and how it works out in a democratic country like India? Q6) Explain the law relating to emergency period under the Indian constitution? Q7) Discuss the nature, scope and purpose of public Interest Litigation in India? What is its effect on judicial review of Administrative action? Q8) Explain the scope of the writ jurisdiction of the High courts under Article 226, Supreme court under Article 32 of the Indian constitution in relation to the review of administrative action.
Q9) Explain the concept of Driot Administratiff in French administrative courts compare it with our Administrative Tribunals?
Q10) Write short notes on any Two of the following
a) Sub - delegated legislation
b) The doctrine of ultravives
c) Write of prohibition
d) Laissez faire
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LL.M DEGREE EXAMINATION, DEC. – 2016
(First Year) CONSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Administrative Process and Judicial Control Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 70 Answer any Five questions All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Give a detailed account on scope of the judicial review.
Q2) “The standards of Natural Justice Vary with situations” – Discuss with supported cases.
Q3) Make a comparative analysis of the Writ jurisdiction under Article 32 and 226 of the Indian constitution.
Q4) Explain the rule against bias and discuss the types of bias.
Q5) Discuss the principle of ‘Locus standi’ and how far it has been liberalised by the courts in view of the development of public interest Litigation?
Q6) “Inordinate delay in invoking the jurisdiction of the courts may be a good ground for declining to issue writ’ – Discuss.
Q7) The prior decision of the High court would operate as res – judicata to a subsequent petition under Article 32 – Discuss.
Q8) What is ‘Doctrine of Ultra Vires’ and explain this doctrine with the help of decided cases.
Q9) Explain briefly the conditions precedent in French Laws?
Q10) Write short notes on any Two :
a) Lokpal b) Judicial Review in England c) Special Leave to Appeal d) Civil Remedies
