LW-803 : GROWTH OF THE MODERN INDIAN LEGAL SYSTEM - II,University Of Pune Question Paper,LL. M. ( Semester - II ),2010 Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
LL. M. ( Semester - II ) Examination - 2010
LW-803 : GROWTH OF THE MODERN INDIAN LEGAL SYSTEM - II
(Old Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Attempt any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) What was the purpose of introducing mechanism of Law Commissions in
India ? How and to what extent have they contributed to the Codification
of Substantive Laws in India ?
Q.2) Discuss various features of Judicature Act. How did various legal concepts
evolve under Common Law and equity in India during British Period ? What
is its relevance in the present legal system ?
Q.3) How did the Law of Contract develop in England before Assumpsit and
after Assumpsit ?
Q.4) Discuss working and contribution of 3rd, 4th and 5th Law Commission
of India.
Q.5) Trace in brief the History and Development of Criminal Liability under
English Law.
Q.6) Explain and discuss emergence of the concept of Tort in England. How
did it come into application even in India ?
Q.7) Write short notes : (Any Two)
(a) Jurisdiction of Writs in India
(b) Need of Codification in India

2010 Question Paper,LW - 204 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND LEGAL EDUCATION - II,LL. M. ( Semester - II ),University Of Pune Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
LL. M. ( Semester - II ) Examination - 2010
LW - 204 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND
LEGAL EDUCATION - II
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Attempt any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks i.e. 15 each.
Q.1) Define Hypothesis. What are the Sources of Formulation of Hypothesis
? Point out the significance of Hypothesis in Legal Research.
Q.2) Explain probability and non-probability sampling technique and enumerate
their inherent shortcomings and advantages.
Q.3) “The purpose of observation is to discover casual relation between various
facts.” Critically discuss this statement in light of the utility of the tool in
data collection.
Q.4) What are the requisites of Successful Interview ? Briefly discuss process
for conducting Interview.
Q.5) Define Content Analysis and explain utility and method of analysing Contents
in Communication.
Q.6) Discuss in detail different types of Scaling Techniques and explain Modus
Operandi of each of them.
Q.7) Explain Essential Components of Research Report with the help of
illustrative Legal Research Problem.
Q.8) Write notes : (Any Two)
(a) Research Design on Article 21
(b) Induction and Deduction
(c) Technique of Data Processing
(d) Identification of Problem of Research

University Of Pune Question Paper,LW - 203 : LAW, SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND JUDICIAL PROCESS IN INDIA - II,2010 Question Paper,LL. M. ( Semester - II )

University Of Pune Question Paper
LL. M. ( Semester - II ) Examination - 2010
LW - 203 : LAW, SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION AND
 JUDICIAL PROCESS IN INDIA - II
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Attempt any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks i.e. 15 each.
Q.1) “The function of administration of justice is to adjust relations of individuals
so as to accord with the general moral sense.” Comment by giving reference
to decided cases in Indian Law.
Q.2) “An independent judiciary is the strongest guarantee to uphold rule of law
and protection of human rights.” Comment in the context of the Indian
Constitution.
Q.3) “Law means not only the rules laid down by the legislature alone but also
the decisions laid down by the courts of law.” - Justice Cardozo.
In this context discuss scope of judicial process, advantages and limitations
of Judicial Process.
Q.4) “Relationship between judiciary and other organs of the state is nothing
but the checks and balances or the conflicts between the judiciary and other
organs.” Critically comment.
Q.5) “The Lok Adalats are meant for a speedy, simple, effective and less
expensive solution of the disputes.” Do you think that it has achieved its
object significantly ? Justify yourself. Also critically evaluate experiment of
Lok Adalat in India.
Q.6) The basic structure doctrine under Indian Constitution is the high watermark
of judicial activism. Evaluate judicial restraint of the basic structure and
amendment of the constitution for judicial restraint.
Q.7) Write short notes : (Any Two)
(a) Judicial Creativity through Judicial Process
(b) Ratio Decidendi and Obitur Dicta
(c) Confrontation V/s Consensus

LW - 202 : LEGAL THEORY AND FEMINIST JURISPRUDENCE - II,2010 Question Paper,University Of Pune Question Paper,LL. M. ( Semester - II )

University Of Pune Question Paper
LL. M. ( Semester - II ) Examination - 2010
LW - 202 : LEGAL THEORY AND FEMINIST JURISPRUDENCE - II
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Attempt any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) Discuss significance of Precedent in Indian Legal System.
Q.2) Discuss merits and demerits of the Rawls Theory of Justice.
Q.3) “The judicial decision as a whole is not a precedent as such; hence it is
not a source of Law.” Discuss significance of Ratio Decidendi.
Q.4) What are the merits and demerits of the Doctrine of Prospective Overruling ?
Q.5) Discuss impact of Moral Principles on the Personal Laws of India.
Q.6) Discuss merits and demerits of the Proposed Women’s Reservation Bill
in achieving concept of Gender Justice in the Indian Context.
Q.7) Critically examine Legal Concept of Right of Hohfeldian.
Q.8) Answer any two of the following :
(a) Precedent in British Legal System
(b) Role of Morality
(c) Radical Feminist Theory

2010 Question Paper,LL. M. ( Semester - II ),LW - 201 : CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ORDER - II,University Of Pune Question Paper

University Of Pune Question Paper
LL. M. ( Semester - II ) Examination - 2010
LW - 201 : CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL ORDER - II
(New Course)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Attempt any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) What is Federalism ? Critically evaluate theoretical perceptions of Federalism
linking with respect to the distribution of powers between the Union and
the States in the Indian Context.
Q.2) What is Colourable Legislation ? Discuss its impact on the Legislation in
light of the decided cases of the Indian Supreme Court.
Q.3) Critically evaluate idea of the Law Ministry to establish different Benches
of the Supreme Court in the Four Metro Cities of India and to make present
Supreme Court as a Constitutionally Significant Court to deal with significant
matters of the Country.
Q.4) Critically evaluate Thirteenth Finance Commission’s Report on the proposed
Goods and Services Tax Implementation from the Current Financial Year
and its impact on the Foreign Trade of the Country.
Q.5) Critically evaluate Emergency Powers of the President of India under
Article 356 of the Constitution of India.
Q.6) Discuss Powers and Functions of the High Courts.
Q.7) The Office of the Governor is not a linchpin of the Union of India ? Critically
evaluate Powers and Functions of a Governor.
Q.8) Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) Anti-defection Law
(b) Powers of the Chief Election Commissioner
(c) Declaration of Assets