(D 1231 LL/CL/

TCL/CSL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Paper I RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(Common to all branches)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Examine the importance of research of social

sciences.

2.

Write an essay on the importance of hypothesis

and its types in research.

3.

Explain the criteria for the formation of research

problems.

4.

Write a critical comment on firms of research

design.

5.

Examine the uses and advantages of sampling.

6.

Explain the procedure for conducting case study.

7.

Examine the features of a research project.

8.

Evaluate the importance of statistics in the

analysis and interpretation of data.

9.

Explain the importance of participant observation.

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Context Analysis

(b)

Doctinnave Approach

(c)

Sampling Hazard

(d)

Interview.

(D 1231 LL/CL/
TCL/CSL)

(D 1233 TCL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Torts and Crimes
Paper II GENERAL THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF
TORT LIABILITY I
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All question carry equal marks.
1.

Breach of the duty is redressible by an action for

unliquiated damages. Discuss.

2.

Discuss how for the government of India is liable

for the torts committed by its servants.

3.

Critically analyse the

Donougue Vs Slevenson.

4.

Examine the general defences in torts with special

reference to Mistake and Statutory authority.

5.

What is Strict Liability. Explain the exception

recognised to this rule in Rylauds Vs Fletcher.
Explain whether this rule is applicable in India.

6.

Volenti non fit injuria is a defence. Scient non fit

injuria is not at all a defence discuss.

rule

established

in

7.

Injuria sine Damnum is actionable but Damnum

sine injuria is not actionable Explain.

8.

Motive, generally speaking is irrelevant in the law

of torts. Explain.

9.

Explain about Contributory negligence with the

help of decided cases.

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the followings :

(a)

Res-Ipsa loquiter

(b)

Theft by servant

(c)

Act of God

(d)

The Rule in M.C. Mehta Vs Union of India.

(D 1233 TCL)

(D 1234 TCL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Torts and Crimes
Paper III LAW OF CRIMES
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Examine the salient features of the Indian Penal

code.

2.

Examine the relevance of Mers Rea in modern

times.

3.

Evaluate the ingredients

CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY.

4.

Explain the scope of the defence of insarity.

5.

Define Murder. Distinguish

homicide and murder.

6.

Write an essay on offence against women.

7.

Examine the defence to DEFAMATION

of

the

offence

between

of

culpoth

8.

Explain the ingrediants

KIDNAPPING.

9.

Critically evaluate the arguments for and against

EUTHANASIA.

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Public Servant

(b)

Sati

(c)

Forfeiture of property

(d)

Martial rape.

of

the

offence

of

(D 1234 TCL)

(D1237 LL/CL/TCL/CSL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Paper IV JURISPRUDENCE
(Common to all branches)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Explain the utility of custom as a source of law.

2.

Evaluate the theories of identification of RATIO

DECIDENDI.

3.

Examine the limitations of the POSITIVIST

Approach.

4.

Write an essay on the contribution of the

SOCIOLOGICAL SCHOOL.

5.

Critically explain the significance of the golden

rule of interpreters.

6.

Define Right explain the characteristics of a

legal right.

7.

Examine the consequences of break of duty.

8.

Explain the emerging trends in pend liability.

9.

Write an essay an corporate liability.

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Structure of duty

(b)

Marxist theory of law

(c)

Codification

(d)

Olivar Holmes.

(D1237 LL/CL/
TCL/CSL)

(D 1235 TCL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Torts and Crimes
Paper V GENERAL THEORY AND PRINCIPLES OF
TORT LIABILITY II
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Define nervous shock. Discuss the essentials to be

established by the plaintiff to the suceed in an
action for nervous shock.

2.

What do you understand by Conversion of goods

and who is entitled to claim the damages?

3.

Critically examine
prosecution.

4.

What kinds of statements are absolutely privileged

so that no action will lie in respect of them,
however false and defamatory they may be?

5.

It is said liability of an accupier of premises varied

with the character of the visitor. How are the
visitors classified and what is the liability towards
each. Give illustrations.

the

tort

of

malicious

6.

Distinguish between private and public Nuisance.

When can an individual bring private action in
respect of public nuisance?

7.

State the ingredients of the tort of false

imprisonment. Explain the remedies available to
that tort.

8.

Trace the development of the law regarding

conspiracy.

9.

What is meant by Passing off what factors should

be proved inorder to establish this wrong agent the
defendant?

10.

Write any TWO of the following :

(a)

Physical harm

(b)

Malice

(c)

Slander actionable per re

(d)

Intimidation.

(D 1235 TCL)

(D 1236 TCL)
LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011.
First Year
Torts and Crimes
Paper VI CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

Write an essay on the hierarchy of criminal courts.

2.

Examine the provision relating to search and

sequire.

3.

Explain the procedure the compel a penal to

appear is a court of law.

4.

Explain the reed for and the functioning of

Anticipatory Bail.

5.

Write an essay on WARRANT TRAIL.

6.

Evaluate the emerging trends in the relating to

the maintenance of Wives, children and poverty.

7.

Examine the provisions relating to REVISION.

8.

Explain the provision relating to cases instituted a

police report.

9.

Examine the powers of appellate court.

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Pardon

(b)

Special Diary

(c)

Public Prosecutor

(d)

Double Jeopansy.

(D 1236 TCL)