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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

DECEMBER 2010.
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.

Compare and contrast natural science and social

science research. Discuss the scope of legal
research.

2.

Explain various stages of research right from

designing research problem to submission of
research report finally.

3.

Discuss the role, definition and formulation of

Hypothesis. Explain the criteria of Good
Hypothesis.

4.

Explain various sampling techniques and their

uses and advantages in research.

5.

Explain various research tools. Give the relative

advantages of questionnaire, schedule and
Interview methods.

6.

Discuss Data processing and analysis.

7.

Discuss the use of statistics in the analysis and

interpretation of data.

8.

Discuss Doctrinal and non-doctrinal (empirical)

Research Methods.

9.

Explain legal research. What is the role of

computers in Legal Research?

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Null Hypothesis.

(b)

Theory and facts.

(c)

Plan of the research study.

(d)

Footnotes.

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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2010.
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 questions carry equal marks.
1.

Is there a law of tort or only a law of torts? Answer

in the light of theories relating to foundations of
tortious liability.

2.

What are the general principles underlying

vicarious liability? Explain when a master is
exampled from liability for the torts of his servant.

3.

Explain the principle of Strict liability and state

how it has undergone changes in view of the
Supreme Court decisions.

4.

Is state vicariously liable for the torts committed

by its servant? Illustrate your answer with
decided cases.

5.

Explain the maximum Volente non fit injuris. Are

there any limitations to this maxim? The maxim is
Volente and not scienti. Discuss.

6.

Explain the doctrine of Absolute liability as

decided by the Supreme Court of India in M.C.
Mehta Vs union of India.

7.

Explain manufacturers liability in the light of

Donoghue Vs Steevenson. State the application
of Rule of Donoghue Vs Steeveson in other
incidents.

8.

Explain the statements Injuria Sine Damnum

and Damnum Sine Injuria with reference to
decided cases.

9.

Explain how for Necessity can be pleaded as a

defence to an action in tart?

10.

Write short notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Reo - Ipra loquitur.

(b)

Bhopad Gas leak Diserter case

(c)

Act of god.

(d)

Consequent damage.

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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2010.
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.

Actus non facit reum, nisic mens sit sea examine

this maximum with reference to socio economic
offences.

2.

Examine the principles of joint liability with the

help of decided cases.

3.

What are the limitations of exercising private

defense under Indian penal code?

4.

Homicide is the killing of one human being by

another humon being It is either lawful or
unlawful comment.

5.

What do you understand by punishment? What

are the various types of punishment? What
alternatives do you suggest to capital punishment?

6.

What is Rape ? Distinguish between custodial

rape and marital rape. Explain the recent trends
regarding punishment for rape.

7.

Section 499 of Indian Penal Code aims at the

production of reputation of person. Write the
exception to offence of Defamation.

8.

What are the essentials of theft and distinguish

it from extortion, Robbery and Dacoily. Explain
briefly with illustration.

9.

Define Attempt and Attempt to murder? When

Attempt is punishable.

10.

Write notes on any TWO of the following :

(a)

Abetment

(b)

Criminal misappropriation
breech trust

(c)

Prevention of immoral traffic

(d)

Prevention of sati.

and

criminal

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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2010.
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 essential to be

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

2.

What is Nuisance? State the remedies in case of

Nuisance.

3.

Explain law divides action for defamation into

Libel and Slander. Explain the position in India.

4.

What is meant by conversion of whether

immediate possession or use of goods is necessary
for an action of conversion?

5.

What is Malicious prosecution? When does an

action lie for malicious prosecution and
distinguish it from False Imprisonment.

6.

Explain and illustrate the tort of Conspiracy.

7.

State and discuss the liability of occupiers of

premises to an invitee, licensee and trespasser.

8.

Explain the term passing off and discuss the

various modes by which the tort can be committed.

9.

Define assault and distinguish it from battery and

point out the circumstances when they may be
justified.

10.

Write any TWO of the following :

(a)

Innueudo

(b)

Physical harm

(c)

Intimidation

(d)

Malice.

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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2010.
Torts and Crimes
Paper VI CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.
1.

What are the various classes of criminal counts

constituted

under

criminal

procedure

code?

Explain the powers of the courts to pass sentences.

2.

What is anticipatory bail? How is it different from

bail? Critically examine whether it adversely
affects investigation.

3.

Critically

examine

the

difference

between

'summers case' and 'warrant case'. Can a court

convert a summons case into a warrant case? If so
give circumstances in which the court does so?

4.

Explain the term investigation. What are the

various stages in investigating in the criminal
proceeding?

5.

Explain in detail the term 'arrest' and mention the

various rights available to arrested person.

6.

What is the fair trial? Enumerate the various

stages in a trail before a court of session.

7.

An

appeal

against

an

acquittal

is

an

extra ordinary remedy, Comment with suitable

provisions of criminal procedure code.
8.

Who are the persons entitled to maintenance

under the code of criminal procedure? Discuss the
procedures

for

alteration

of

allowances

and

enforcement of order of maintenance?

9.

State the essential of a complaint and compare it

with first 'Information Report'.

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10.

Write any TWO of the following :

(a)

Search and seizure

(b)

Police diary

(c)

Security for keeping peace

(d)

Cognizable cases.

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LL.M. (Previous) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
DECEMBER 2010.
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.

Write an essay on positivism.

2.

Examine the contribution of American Realism.

3.

Evaluate the contribution of Historical School of

jurisprudence.

4.

Custom is to society what is to state Comment.

5.

Judge do not make law, they merely declare law

Elucidate.

6.

Critically explain legal rights in the wider sense of

the term.

7.

Write an essay on remedies for the breach of a

duty.

8.

Evaluate the importance of Mens Rea.

9.

Explain vicarious liability. Refer to the liability of

the state for the acts f its servants.

10.

Write exploratory notes on any TWO of the

following :
(a)

Mischief rule

(b)

Jus Cogens

(c)

Mistake of law and mistake of fact.

(D 1237 LL/CL/
TCL/CSL)