QP Mid Term Feb. 2013

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Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

Mid Term Examination, February - 2013
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
ECONOMICS (MAJOR)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Max. Marks: 20 Max. Time: 1:30 Hrs.
Note: (i) Answer any TWO questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks.
1. What do you mean by sampling design? What points should be taken into
consideration by a researcher in developing a sampling design for a research
project?
2. Calculate Arithmetic Mean and Median from following data:-
Income (Rs. in 000) No. of persons

0-10 02
10-20 08
20-30 20
30-40 35
40-50 22
50-60 15
60-70 03
3. Write short notes on any two of the following:-
a. Research Design
b. Measures of Dispersion
c. Secondary Data
4.
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
ECONOMICS (MINOR)
INDIAN ECONOMY
1. Irrigation development brings a range of potential benefits at national level by
contributing to economic growth and eliminating food insecurity nation-wide.
Discuss.
2. Discuss the importance of reliable and comprehensive database on market
information in agricultural marketing system. Also explain how a sound
agricultural marketing system in India ensures fair returns to the farmers.
a. Mineral Policies in India
b. Forest Policy 1952 and 1988
c. Cropping Pattern in India

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER IV
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
1.
a. Transferability of property is the general rule; its non transferability is an
exception. Explain. (7 marks)
b. Roni professes to transfer the property of Raja to Rani gratuitously. Raja decides
to retain the property. Rani files a case against Roni claiming compensation for
non performance of the promise of delivering the property.
Decide whether Roni is liable to compensate Rani? If yes, what will be the
amount of compensation? If no, why? (3 marks)
2.
a. What do you understand by Doctrine of Acceleration? Elaborate with the help
of legal provisions and suitable illustrations? (5 marks)
b. Discuss the validity of the below mentioned transfers with the help of relevant
provisions: (2 x 2.5 marks)
i. A transfers a property to B on 1-1-1980 subject to the condition to
accumulate Rs. 500 per year out of the income of the property till the
lifetime of B. B dies on 31-12-2010. A dies on 31-12-1995. Whether the
condition for accumulation is valid? If yes, to what extent? If no, why?
ii. A makes a gift of his property to his daughter B for life then to her
children when they attain the age of 21 years. B has no children on the
date of gift. What is the effect of such gift?
3.
a. What is conditional transfer? What are the different kinds of conditions subject
to which a property can be transferred? (4 marks)
b. A made a trust in respect of some of his properties in favour of his family deity
and appointed his three sons B, C, and D as Shebaits. After two years of
creation of such an endowment C died, his widow instituted a suit for her
entitlement to function as a Shebait in place of her deceased husband. Further A
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created another trust in respect all his properties for the purpose of discharge of
all his debt out of the certain income of the properties and provided that after the
termination of the trust and after the death of A himself all the properties shall
go to B and D absolutely. In the meantime B dies.
In the light of the above facts decide with the help of relevant provisions and case
laws,
i. Whether the widow of C is entitled for shebaitship?
ii. Whether the interests created for B and D are vested or contingent?
iii. Whether widow of B will get any interest in the properties? (6 marks)

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
CORPORATE LAW - II
(iii) Answers must be analytical. Cases and relevant provisions should be referred
wherever necessary.
1.
a. The directors of a company are a seat of powers and as well as locus of
legal responsibility. The Board shall be entitled to exercise such powers
and do all such acts/things as the company is authorized to exercise and do
in the general meeting. Moreover, in the words of Justice Greer, The
shareholders themselves cannot usurp the powers which by the articles
are vested in the directors any more than the directors can usurp the
powers vested by the articles in the general body of the shareholders
Justify the above statement. Critically discuss the position of

Shareholders vis--vis the Board of Directors and in doing so classify in
detail the powers of the board of directors. Are there any exceptions or
restrictions on these powers? Elucidate.
(Marks 7)
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b. Write a note on the powers of Company Law Board/Tribunal on an
application being alleged for oppression and mismanagement.
(Marks 3)
2.
a. It is the cardinal principle of company law that the majority of the
members is entitled to exercise all the powers of the company and
generally to control its operations. A company is a democratic institution
in which the majority has a right to control the company. But on the other
hand, if the majority has its way, the minority has its say.
Do you agree with the above statement? How far do you see that this
shareholders democracy is in point a fact being maintained in the company
form of business structure? Critically analyse the entire situation by
talking through the rule laid down in the leading case of Foss v. Harbottle
along with its remedies and the statutory exceptions to it.
(Marks 7)
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b. Mr. A was appointed director of the company in its annual General
Meeting. He took over the office and started acting on behalf of the
company as its director. Subsequently, it was found that the appointment
of the director was not valid because in the meeting where he was
appointed, certain members who had voted were not qualified to vote and
certain members had voted twice by mistake. There were also certain
mistakes in the counting of votes. As such, the appointment of the director
was held to be invalid. Would the acts of Mr. A, done by him in the
capacity of a director, be valid and binding upon the company? Comment.
(Marks 3)
3.
a. The conduct must be burdensome, harsh and wrongful and the mere lack
of confidence between the majority shareholders and the minority
shareholders would not be enough. Section 397 and 398 are intended to
avoid winding up, if possible, and keep the company going, while at the
same time receiving the minority shareholders from oppression and
mismanagement
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To what extent do you agree with the above statement? In light of the
above, comment and discuss elaborately the scope, ambit and relationship
between these two sections and how far do you think that the Companies
Act been successful in combating such a situation.
(Marks 6)
b. Write a note on the appointment of a director by the Board of Directors.
(Marks 4)
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
C.G. FEDERALISM (HONS.)

1. Describe the concept of Constitution and Constitutionalism. Are the existing
arrangements governing Centre-State relationsLegislative, Administrative and

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Financial as envisaged in the Constitution, working in a manner that can meet
the aspirations of the Indian society and the requirements of the globalizing
world? Discuss.
2. Federalism has in recent years, witnessed a change from the dogmatic to
dynamic approach and the Indian federal structure has brought in some novel
provisions, which are not to be found in the other federations. Discuss the
changing approach and point out the main deviations in the working of the
Constitution of India.
3. Write short note on any two of the followings:
a. Finance Commission
b. Distribution of fiscal power between Centre and State
c. Borrowing power of the State

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
T & I INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW (HONS.)

1. Give brief description about the Origin and development of International

Investment Law.
2. Define the term Investor w.r.t. bilateral, multilateral and regional approaches and
describe the types of investors in International Investment Law.
3. What are the rights of a Host State in securing protection over Foreign Direct
Investment?
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
CLS CORPORATE FINANCE (HONS.)
(iii) Answers should be analytical, concise and clear. (iv) Answers should
be as far
as possible be supported with legal provisions & regulations.
1. With the opening up of the economy since 1990s, issues relating to open economy
macroeconomics have become more relevant for macroeconomic policy. With
financial librelisation and increasing globalization, capital/financial movements
have come to play an important role in influencing the corporate sector investments.
Maintaining a balance between investment, risk and return has been one of the top
priorities for them. In planning for the future, it is important for the companies to
have a clear and consistent objective for strategically planning finance. It requires
an understanding of the working of the capital market, investment objectives, the
benefits and relation between the decisions that takes place within the corporation.
Justify the above statement. What do you mean by the term Corporate Finance?
Critically discuss the nature and scope of Corporate Finance from the perspective of
Financial Management which includes the various decision making processes and
their interrelationship? Also talk through the basic objectives of a corporate firm
along with the concepts and the principles involved in the area of corporate finance.
(Marks 10)
2.
a. What do you mean by the term Capital Budgeting as a process and also
justify its need and importance for a corporate house? Also discuss the
different types of Capital Budgeting decisions along with the various factors
affecting it? (Marks 7)
b. Write a note on the various sources of raising finance by a corporate body

(Marks 3)
3. The Book-building process introduced by SEBI is becoming popular and established

companies resort to this procedure to find out correct issue-price for their offerings.
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This is in contrast to the fixing of the price unilaterally by the issuer as has been
prevalent till now and offering the shares to the public at the price without any
feedback what the market feels about the issue price.
Do you agree with the above paragraph? Critically examine the entire concept of
Book Build issue thereby talking through its scope/ambit, relevance, importance and
the entire mechanism as to how the issuer along with the help of other parties
undergo the whole process. (Marks 10)

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
IPR COPYRIGHT (HONS.)

1. Explain the concept of Originality under Copyright law. Is it necessary that all
works must be original in order to be protected under Copyright Act, 1957?
Whether unpublished and unregistered work is protected by this Act or not?
2. Explain the idea-expression dichotomy in copyright law as interpreted by courts
in Najma Heptulla V/s. M/s. Orient Longman Ltd. and R.G. Anand V/s. Delux
Films Cases.
3. Write Short notes on the following topics :-

i) Moral rights of an author (Marks 04)
ii) Distinction between assignment and license of copyright. (Marks 03)
iii) Performers right (Marks 03)
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER X
T & I INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW (HONS.)

1. Write a brief note about the Sources of International Investment Law.
2. What is the importance of giving MFN status and National Treatment in
International Investment Law?
3. Define the term Investor w.r.t. bilateral, multilateral and regional approaches
and describe the types of investors in International Investment Law.

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LL.M.
SEMESTER II
LAW OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

1. Broadly speaking, a Customer isa person who has the habit of resorting to the
same place or person to do business. So far as banking transactions are
concerned he is a person whose money has been accepted on the footing that the
Banker willnonour up to the amount standing to his credit, irrespective of his
connection being of short or long standing.
a. In the light of the above statement find out the relevancy of the Duration
Theory to constitute a person a customer of a particular bank in the
present era with the relevant case laws.
b. Briefly explain the general relationship of Banker with that of Customer.
2. Under the severe criminal laws of 17th Century England, a man in debt was
liable to arrest and trial. If found guilty, and if his creditors demanded that he be
incarcerated in debtors prison for his insolvency and financial default, he would
be taken into custody by the police any day of the week save one Sunday, the
Lords Day. As a consequence, a man wanted for debt would usually go into
hiding six days of the week-but on Sunday, immune from seizure, he would
appear proudly in public as safe as any solvent gentleman. He was free to
breathe the free air, to mingle in the streets and alehouses with his fellows as
their equal, suffering no threat from the Throne or fear of being flung into the
prison. Contrastingly, the laws in India against a defaulting drawer of Cheque
were less draconian until the turn of the 20th Century.
a. In the light of the above paragraph, enumerate stringent steps

(i.e Criminal Liability for Dishonour) taken by the Parliament in order to
restore credibility of cheques as trust worthy substitute for cash payment
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by making necessary amendments from time to time in the provisions of
Negotiable Instrument Act. Mention recent case laws.
3. Short Note: (Any TWO of the following)

a. History of Banks and Financial Institutions
b. Development Financial Institutions
c. Investment Institutions
d. Holder and Holder-in-Due Course

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
SOCIOLOGY (MAJOR)
SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT
1. Comte proposed a hierarchy of the sciences based on their historical development,
with areas of knowledge passing through the stages in order of complexity.
Support your arguments.
2. Regarding Calvin's doctrine of predestination, one question inevitably very soon
arose for every single believer, and forced all other interests into the background:
Am I one of the elect and how can I be certain of my election? Critically analyze
the above quote with reference to the theory of protestant ethic and spirit of
capitalism.
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3. What are the different ways in which we can relate to social roles? What are the
effects of these different ways?

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
SOCIOLOGY (MINOR)
SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT
1. It is quite otherwise with the solidarity which the division of labour produces.
Whereas the previous type implies that individuals resemble each other, this
type presumes their difference. The first is possible only in so far as the
individual personality is absorbed into the collective personality; the second is
possible only if each one has a sphere of action which is peculiar to him; that is, a
personality. Critically analyze the statement affirmed by Emile Durkheim.
2. Spencer established the hypothesis that society is like a biological organism
and then proceeded to defend it against all objections with great logical force.
But his logic proved to be his sociological downfall, for it spoiled his scientific
insight, discuss.
3. Positivism states that the only authentic knowledge is that which allows
positive verification and Positivism assumes that there is valid knowledge (truth)
only in scientific knowledge-Auguste Comte. Explain the statement in the light
of theory of positivism.
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER IV
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
(iii) Refer cases wherever necessary.
1. Stockholm awakened a gluttonous globe to the dangers of reckless violence on
nature. Rio took stock of the perils and prescribed obligations through an Earth
Charter. But the developed nations and the imitative developing countries are
corruptly unconscionable in robbing and raping nature. Humanitys hopes are
down and despair is deepening. A comprehensive and far reaching programme
for sustainable development is Agenda 21 which constitutes humanitys creative
hunger for survival.
In the light of above statement, describe the Agenda 21 and Rio Declaration as
adopted by United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992.
2. The Principles expressing the fundamentals of a legal order play a very
important role in the creation, development and application of law in general.
These principles are superior to ordinary rules because rules should be based on
these principles.
In the light of above statement, discuss the fundamental principles of
International Environmental Law.

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3. Write short notes on any TWO of the following
a. Brudtland Report
b. Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibility
c. Vienna Convention

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
ECONOMICS (MAJOR)
1. Answer the following :-
a. Terms of Trade is a quantitative measure of the rate of which a countrys
exports & imports are exchanged against each other.
With the help of statement examine various concepts of terms of trade.
b. What is meant by equilibrium terms of trade?
2. Discuss the Heckscher Ohlin (H-O) theory of international trade. To what
extent it is superior to the classical theory?

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a. Role of tariff in economic development
b. WTO & its structure
c. Role of international trade in economic development

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
POLITICAL SCIENCE (MAJOR)

1. What do you mean by public policy process? Discuss the stages model of public
policy process citing examples from Indian context of the actors and institutions
involved in various stages of policy process.
2. While individual and collective actors play an important role in policy formulation,
what the actors seek and do, and the outcomes of their efforts are shaped by
institutional framework within which they operate. In the light of the above
statement, discuss the role of legislature and executive in the policy formulation.
3. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Policy Universe and Policy Sub-System
b) Role of Independent Regulatory Commissions in Policy Formulation
c) Street Level Bureaucracy

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
SOCIOLOGY (MAJOR)
SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
1. Critically explain the different sociological approaches leading to Juvenile
Delinquency.
2. Explain the different types of custody where Juvenile are kept to reform them.
3. Short note on any two of the following:-
a. Kinds of Punishment
b. Desirable Penal System
c. Employee Pilferage
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II

POLITICAL THOUGHT
1. Compare and Contrast the ideas of Hobbes and Locke on Sovereignty and the
State.
2. Trace the evolution of the State as a natural organism in the writings of
Aristotle. Critically examine his ideas on Citizenship and classification of
Government.
a. Hobbess ideas on Science.
b. Platos dictum Virtue is Knowledge.
c. Machiavellis understanding of the Renaissance.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
POLITICAL SCIENCE (MINOR)

POLITICAL THOUGHT
1. What Aristotle calls the Ideal State is always Platos Second Best State.
Discuss.
2. Machiavelli is reckoned as the Father of Modern Political Thought. Examine.
3. Write short notes on any two of the following:
a. Aristotles Theory of Slavery
b. Hobbess views on Political Absolutism
c. Social Contract of Locke.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER IV
LABOUR LAW-I
1.
a. Critically analyse the definition of workman under section 2(s) of
Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 and decide whether the following comes
within the purview of workmen or not:-

i. Sales representative
ii. An engineer employed as a clerk in an industry.
b. When an individual dispute becomes industrial dispute, illustrate with

the help of related judicial decisions?
2.
a. What is an Industry under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947?
b. Distinguish between
i. Lay off & Retrenchment
ii. Lay off & Lock out
3.
a. A legal strike may be unjustified and an illegal strike may be justified.
Discuss the legal validity of this statement in the context of law relating to
strikes in India?
b. A workman X who is employed in an Iron & Steel Industry went for a

strike, which has been declared illegal by the competent Court and in
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consequence the workman has not received his due wages, in seeking
redressal; he went for petition to the court of higher jurisdiction. Decide
the case with the help of relevant judicial decisions. That whether X is
entitled to get his due wages or not?

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Explain the statutory provisions relating to Appointment of arbitrator and also
explain the grounds on which the appointment of arbitrator can be challenged?
2. Explain the power of the court to refer the parties to arbitration under the
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996?
3. Explain the Rule of Severability? How far it is applicable in context of arbitration
agreement?
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII & X
WOMEN AND LAW (OPTIONAL)

1. Discus, in detail, the position of women in different periods. How law has helped
to ameliorate the position of women in modern period? Explain.
2. United Nation through various international instrument, has been playing
significant role towards upliftment and empowerment of women.
In the light of above, critically examine the role of United National towards
womens welfare.
a. CEDAW
b. Vienna Conference
c. Commission on Status of Women, 1946

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
BANKING LAW (OPTIONAL)

1. To constitute a customer, there must be some recognizable course or habit of
dealing in the nature of regular banking businessIt is difficult to reconcile the
idea of a single transaction with that of a customer. The word surely predicates
even grammatically, some minimum of custom antithetic to an isolated act. It is
believed that tradesmen differentiate between a customer and a casual
purchaser.
Justify the above statement. With respect to the above paragraph, what do you
understand by Customer and explain how the Duration Theory holds good/bad
in the context of modern banking system in India with relevant case laws.
2. A Sensible man should deposit his money with a person of good family, of good
conduct, well-acquainted with the law, veracious, having many relatives wealthy
and honourable
In the light of the above statement, explain the meaning and definition of a
Banker and bring out the general relationship between Banker and Customer
with the help of case laws.

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3. Short Note: (Answer any TWO of the following)
a. Evolution of Banking In India
b. Principles of good lending
c. Negotiable Instrument
d. Dishonour of Cheque

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII
INDIRECT TAX (OPTIONAL)

1.
a. Article 14 forbids class legislation but permits reasonable classification
provided that it is founded on an intelligible differentia which
distinguishes persons or things that are grouped together from those that
are left out of the group and the differentia has a rational nexus to the
object sought to be achieved by the legislation in question
..In the light of the above statement discuss the Constitutional

Validity of Taxing Statute in India. Marks-6
b. Illustrate the concept of dealer under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956.
Marks-4
2.
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a. Elaborate the concept of Sale under the relevant Acts. Make a
Distinction between contract of sale and Agreement to Sale.
b. Explain the essential ingredients of Sale under Central Sales Tax Act,
1956.
3. Write the following Short Notes under the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956:
a. Appropriate State.
b. Goods are of special importance in inter-state trade or Commerce.
c. Work Contract.
d. Section-2(d)

LL.M.
SEMESTER - II
LAWS OF INSURANCE
1. Discuss the nature & scope of contract of insurance. Also discuss the
classification of contract of insurance in India.

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2.
a. No insurance shall be made by any person on the life or lives of any
person or persons where in the person on whose account such policy shall
be made, shall have no interest.
Elaborate the above statement in view of the pecuniary interest between
the assured and the life assured in life insurance contract.
b. What do you understand by insurable interest and analyse the necessity of
insurable interest in various forms of contract of insurance?
3. Discuss the composition of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
and elaborate its powers and functions.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER II
FAMILY LAW - I
1. Discuss modern sources of Hindu law. How far ancient sources are relevant in
modern Hindu law?
2. Critically examine the statutory definition of Hindu.
3. Discuss the nature and forms of Hindu marriage both under the ancient law and
the modern law. Is it necessary that both the parties to the marriage should be
Hindus? If not, what will be the legal consequences of such marriage?

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER IV
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE - II
1. The repromulgation of the Ordinance is an abuse of power and an act of fraud
on the Constitution; if the government ventures to rule by repeated Ordinances
without taking courage to face the elected representatives of the people in the
House by keeping ordinances alive indefinitely without enacting their provisions
into Acts of Legislature.
Examine critically the above statement in the light of judicial pronouncements.
Also point out the circumstances under which the President may promulgate
Ordinances.
2.
a. A President of India appoints J as the Prime Minister knowing well that
he is neither a member of Parliament nor he is eligible to be a member of
any House of Parliament. Decide whether the appointment is valid?
b. Discuss the Principle of Collective Responsibility as given under the
Constitution of India.
3.
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a. Discuss those circumstances under which the Parliament can legislate on
subjects enumerated under the State List.
b. Explain the doctrine of Territorial Nexus.

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI
JURISPRUDENCE - II
1. Examine the legal personality of the following:-

i) Unborn Child
ii) Dead Man
iii) Idol
2. Discuss the importance and relevance of custom as a source of law. Critically

examine the various theories of custom as a source of law.
3. Write a detailed note on the meaning and the kinds of legislation as a source of
law.
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII & X
C.G. - JUDICIAL REVIEW [HONOURS]

1. Judicial Review is the power and duty of the courts to disallow all legislative or
executive acts of either Central or the State governments, which in the courts
opinion transgresses the constitution.
In the light of above statement, discuss the meaning, scope and philosophy of
Judicial Review.
2. Judicial Review has promoted the prestige of judges from lion under the throne
to lion over the throne. This is because the power of judicial review entrusted to
the judicial branch of the government.
In the light of above statement, critically examine the implications of Judicial
Review.
3. Discuss the different models and theories of Judicial Review and explain which
model / models have been adopted by the Indian Constitution.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII & X
CLS CORPORATE REGULATION (HONOURS)

Q.1. The main object of establishing SEBI was to regulate the market and protection
of investors. The Jurisdiction of SEBI was enlarged to register and regulate a
few more intermediaries and other persons associated with the securities
market. The amendment Act from time to time empowered SEBI to register and
regulate the working of the intermediaries like depositories, custodians for
securities and also certain other persons associated with the securities market
like foreign institutional investors, credit rating agencies and venture capital
funds etc. SEBI was also given blanket authority to regulate other
intermediaries or persons not named specifically in the statute, by specifying
them through a notification. This obviated the need for amending SEBI Act
every now and then to deal with a particular type of intermediary or a person
associated with the securities market that may emerge in future.
In the light of the above statement, elucidate, to what extent SEBI succeeded in
protecting the interest of investors thereby promoting the development and
regulating the securities market and also the market intermediaries. In doing so,
briefly explain the role of SEBI in latest SAHARAs Case.
Q.2. Ministry of Corporate Affairs is moving from the traditional paper-based

operation to a near paperless environment. Consequently, the conventional
forms prescribed for various transactions have been adapted for use through
electronic medium. The processes and forms of MCA have been simplified and
standardized for electronic filling (e-Filing) through e-Forms.
In view of the above paragraph, explain the Salient Features and Present Scope
of the MCA-21.
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Q.3. Short Note (Answer any TWO of the following)
(i) Registrar of Companies (ROC) Primary Regulating Authority.
(ii) Legal position of Directors
(iii) Investigation in the affairs of the Company
(iv) Company Secretary

B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VIII & X
IPR TRADE MARK (HONOURS)

1. Q. Define Trade Mark. How is a Trade Mark different from a Certification Trade
Mark and Collective Mark? To what extent the Certification Trade Mark and
Collective mark can actually be a substitute for the Geographical Indications?
2. A company was the registered proprietor of the trade mark MOOVE for the
dairy products since 2003. The company had in its application proposed the use
of the said trade mark after the grant of registration which they started after the
registration was granted. In the year 2008 another company which was also
using the trade mark MOOVE for the dairy products from 1999 filed an
application before the Registrar for rectification by expunging the trade mark
under section 57(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 claiming that the registered
proprietors trade mark is wrongly remaining on the register, as it has not
complained against the use of the said trade mark by the applicant after taking
registration, at any point of time before any authority, despite being aware of the
fact of it being used by the applicant, which has resulted in confusion in the
general public because of the availability of two identical trade marks for
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identical goods. The registered proprietor admitted the fact that it was aware of
the fact that the said trade mark was being used by the applicant continuously
from 1999 but insisted that this fact in itself clearly suggests that their trade
mark is not wrongly remaining on the register. Decide the rectification
application addressing these rival contentions with the help of relevant
provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the decided cases, if any.
3. Define a well-known trade mark. Do you think that it is necessary for any trade
mark in order to be a well-known trade mark, for the purposes of section 11(2) of
the Trade Marks Act, 1999, that it must have reputation and goodwill in India or
even the overseas reputation and goodwill is sufficient? Answer with the help of
the relevant provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the decided cases.

LL.M.
SEMESTER - II
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Q.1. .. at particular periods in the history of law the creative working out of legal
doctrine is both necessary and critical and justifiably a paramount concern of
legal research. In the light of above statement, discuss the meaning, features,
merits and demerits of Doctrinal Research. Also explain with the help of
examples, the significance of doctrinal research in law.

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Q.2. Research Methodology includes the philosophy and practice of the whole
research process. Discuss the meaning and importance of Research Methodology.
Explain the various steps in non-doctrinal research.
Q.3. Write Short Notes on any Two of the following:-
a. Types of Research Process
b. Need and Significance of Socio-Legal Research
c. Criteria for a Good Research

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - II
ENGLISH LITERATURE
1.
a. Write M. Hidayatullahs views on Lawyers born or made.
b. Explain the following with reference to context:-
Bear his mild yoke; they serve him best his state.
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post oer land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.
2.
a. Draw the character sketch of Sir Roger.
b. Explain the following with reference to context:-
In the worlds broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife!
3. Explain with reference to context:-
a. As on the jag of a mountain crag,
Which an earthquake rocks and swings,
An eagle alit one moment may sit

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In the light of its golden wings.
b. If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - IV
ECONOMICS (MAJOR)
1. Explain the Keynes theory of money & prices. How far is it an improvement on
the traditional quantity theory of money?
2. Answer the following:-
a. Define inflation. What is inflationary gap?
b. A period & prolonged, persistent & continuous inflation results in the
economic, political, social & moral disruption of society. Discuss in detail
economics effects of inflation.
3. Write short notes on the following :-
a. Supply create its own demand
b. Economics crisis 2008-09

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - IV

MODERN POLITICAL SYSTEMS
1. The President of the U.S.A. is both, more or less than the king; he is also both
more or less than a primeminister the more carefully his office is studied, the
more does its unique character appear. Elucidate.
2. Discuss the Features, Organization and Jurisdiction of the Swiss Federal
Judiciary. Make a comparison with the U.S. Supreme Court.
3. Answer any two:-
a. Separation of Powers in USA.
b. Powers of the Swiss Federal Parliament.
c. Common Law of England.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - IV
SOCIOLOGY (MAJOR)
SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
1. The dialectics between colonial policies and social formations and modes of
production internal to the regions are seen as a major determinant in shaping
the history of underdevelopment in Black Africa-Samir Amin. Discuss the above
statement with the help of Dependency Theory on Underdevelopment.
2. Human Development broadly refers to improvement in the overall human well-
being. Analyze the various perspectives of development establishing their
causality and commonality.
3. Sociology of Development studies the interface of socio-cultural circumstances
and the processes of development. Explain with suitable examples.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VI & VIII
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
(iii) Substantiate your answer with relevant statutory provisions and case laws.
1. ultra vires has been rightly described as the central principle and
foundation of large part of administrative law.
With reference to the above statement, discuss the various circumstances under
which a delegated legislation may be held to be invalid on grounds of substantive
ultravires.
2. The Legislative Policy must be laid down by the legislature itself and by
entrusting this power to the executive the legislature cannot create a parallel
legislature. Discuss the statement in the light of impermissible delegations.
3. Write short notes on following:-
a. Impact of Rule of Law on growth and development of Administrative Law.
b. Meaning & Significance of Delegated Legislation and reasons for growth.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - X
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
1. Discuss the Law relating to Professional misconduct of an advocate as prescribed
under The Advocates Act 1961?
2. Discuss the Functions of the State Bar Council under The Advocates Act 1961?
3. Discuss the conditions required to be fulfilled for a person to get enrolled as an
advocate under The Advocates Act 1961?

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - II
LAW OF CONTRACT I
1.
a. All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts.
Discuss with relevant provisions and illustrations. 5 Marks
b. What are the difficulties that arise in the application of the rule that
acceptance must be absolute and must correspond with the terms of the
offer? 5 Marks
2.
a. B offered to sell his house to A for Rs. 50,000. A accepted the offer by post.
On the next day A sent a telegram revoking the acceptance which reached
B before the letter of acceptance.
i. Is the revocation of acceptance is valid?
ii. Would it make any difference if both the letter of acceptance and the
telegram of revocation of acceptance reach B at same time?
b. Harish says during a conversation to Suresh that he will gift Rs. 10,000 to
the person who marries his daughter. Alok marries Harishs daughter and
files a suit to recover Rs. 10,000. Will he succeed?
3. Discuss the Doctrine of Privity of Contract with reference to English Law and
Indian Law with the help of decided cases.
10 Marks
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - IV
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

1. Discuss the application of International Law in the municipal courts of UK and

USA with the help of decided cases.
2. States are the primary subject of International Law, however Individuals and
International Institutions can also be considered as subjects of International
Law- Examine this statement in the context of modern developments in
International Law.
3. Write Short Notes on the following:
a. Concept of State and various types of States under International Law.
b. Concept and types of State Recognition under International Law.

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - VI
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

1.
a. Discuss the concept of ownership & authorship in the context of Sec. 17
and Sec. 2(d) of the Copyright Act.
(Marks 5)
b. Mr. X is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at HNLU. In his career
span of 30 years, he has published various articles on IP Law and
prepared a manuscript of text IP Law and Practice and also set about 50
examination papers. He contacts a publisher to publish his all articles in a
book form as well as examination papers in form of another book.
Now decide the following points:
i. After publication who will get the copyright over the work and why?
ii. Whether the University is entitled to claim royalty from the publisher?
(Marks 5)
2. Mr. Kamal is the owner of the Copyright of a cinematographic work

(2 Dimensional movie). His work was used by Mr. Sultan without taking his
permission and made 3 Dimensional movie. What are the grounds on which Mr.
Kamal can establish infringement of his cinematographic work (movie)? Explain
it with case laws. (Marks 10)
3.
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a. Densoft is a company engaged in creating software programs. It made an
application for grant of software patent. The invention is related to
algorithms. Examine whether the invention is patentable? (Marks 5)
b. Mr. Rohit invents a new process by which the effectiveness of nuclear

weapons could be tripled. He applies for patent at the office of Chennai.
Examine whether the invention is patentable? (Marks 5)
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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - VIII
DRAFTING PLEADING AND CONVEYANCING

1.
a. Elaborate the differences between the following:- Marks- 6
i. Mis-joinder and Non-joinder of parties
ii. Necessary and Proper party
b. The Defendant executed several promissory notes in favour of the plaintiff

for securing several loans given at different dates and times. The Plaintiff
filed a case on the basis of some of these promissory notes while leaving
the others. Whether he can file a subsequent suit claiming the other
promissory notes or he has to claim all the promissory notes together in
one suit? Support your answer with legal provisions and logical reasons.
Marks-4
2.
a. What is a plaint and what are the various particulars of it? Marks- 5
b. A entered into an agreement to sell the property X to B, after that he

entered into another agreement with C to sell property Y. When both
the agreements are not performed by A, a joint suit was filed by B and C
against A. Discuss the maintainability of this suit with reference to the
legal provisions. Marks- 2.5
c. On 1/1/11 an accident occurred in the village of Ramgarh due to the

negligence of the defendant, as a result of which injury was caused to the
plaintiff. In good faith, believing that Ramgarh falls within the territorial
jurisdiction of Raipur, the plaintiff filed a suit against the defendant on
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31/12/11 before the Civil Court, Raipur. On 1/2/12 the plaint was returned
by the Court to be presented to the proper forum. Thereafter, on 15/2/12
the plaintiff filed the suit before the Civil Court, Durg, which is the
competent forum. Discuss the maintainability of the plaint filed before the
Civil Court, Durg, keeping in mind that the limitation period for a claim
for compensation for personal injuries is only one year.
Marks- 2.5
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3.
a. Every suit shall be instituted in the Court of lowest grade competent to
try it. Elaborate. Marks-4
b. Ramdayal and Krishnadayal are friends. Krishnadayal, the owner of a

house House No. 5 situated at Sagar-para, Raipur, entered into an
agreement with Ramdayal to sell his house for the consideration of Rs. 5
lakh and received Rs.50,000/- as advance. When the agreement was not
performed by Krishnadayal, Ramdayal filed a suit for the recovery of Rs.
50,000/- and compensation for breach of contract.
Draft a plaint on behalf of Ramdayal. Marks- 6

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B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER - X
HUMAN RIGHTS
1. Discuss the meaning and major classifications of Human Rights. Also trace the
evolution and development of Human Rights under international level.
2. The human rights run through the UN Charter like a golden thread - Discuss
the above statement with the help of human rights provisions in UN Charter.
Also explain whether UN Charter is legally binding on states.
3. Write Short Notes on:

a. The Religious and Theoretical Foundations of Human Rights.
b. The principal Organs of UN dealing with Human Rights in contemporary
era.
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LL.M.
SEMESTER - II
JUDICIAL PROCESS
1. Explain the concept of Judicial Process. How far and in what way does it differ
from other processes (Legislative, Executive, Conciliation, Mediation and
Arbitration)?
2. How far judiciary is able to put flesh and blood to the age old dead letters of law
through sociological interpretation to make it alive to correspond with the
changing scenario of the society?
Support your answer through relevant case laws.
3. Judiciary should not cross the Lakshman Rekha set up by the Constitution.
In the light of above critically explain the concept of judicial activism as the need
of hour. Support your answer through case laws.
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Mid Term Question
8th Semester - International Investment Law (Hons.)
4. Give brief description about the Origin and development of International Investment Law.
5. Write down the meaning and definition of Investment and give brief description about the
types of investment.
6. What are the rights of a Host State in securing protection over Foreign Direct Investment?
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Mid Term Question
10th Semester - International Investment Law (Hons.)
4. Write a brief note about the Sources of International Investment Law.
5. What is the importance of giving MFN status and National Treatment in International
Investment Law?
6. Define the term Investor w.r.t. bilateral, multilateral and regional approaches and describe the
types of investors in International Investment Law.
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Mid Term Question
6th Semester Intellectual Property Rights (Compulsory Paper)
4. (a) Discuss the concept of ownership & authorship in the context of Sec. 17 and Sec. 2(d) of the Copyright Act.
(Marks 5)
(b) Mr. X is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at HNLU. In his career span of 30 years, he has published
various articles on IP Law and prepared a manuscript of text IP Law and Practice and also set about 50
examination papers. He contacts a publisher to publish his all articles in a book form as well as examination
papers in form of another book.
Now decide the following points: (Marks 5)

iii. After publication who will get the copyright over the work and why?
iv. whether the University is entitled to claim royalty from the publisher?
5. Mr. Kamal is the owner of the Copyright of a cinematographic work (2 Dimensional movie). His work was used
by Mr. Sultan without taking his permission and made 3 Dimensional movie. What are the grounds on which
Mr. Kamal can establish infringement of his cinematographic work (movie)? Explain it with case laws.
(Marks 10)
6. (a) Densoft is a company engaged in creating software programs. It made an application for grant of software
patent. The invention is related to algorithms. Examine whether the invention is patentable? (Marks 5)
(b) Mr. Rohit invents a new process by which the effectiveness of nuclear weapons could be tripled. He applies
for patent at the office of Chennai. Examine whether the invention is patentable? (Marks 5)
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Mid Term Examinations, February - 2013
Question Paper
Public International Law
Semester IV
1. Discuss the application of International Law in the municipal courts of UK and USA with the help
of decided cases.
2. States are the primary subject of International Law, however Individuals and International
Institutions can also be considered as subjects of International Law- Examine this statement in the
context of modern developments in International Law.
3. Write Short Notes on the following:
a. Concept of State and various types of States under International Law.
b. Concept and types of State Recognition under International Law.
Aneesh V. Pillai
Prashna Samaddar
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Constitutional Governance-II
1. The repromulgation of the Ordinance is an abuse of power and an act of fraud on

the Constitution; if the government ventures to rule by repeated Ordinances without
taking courage to face the elected representatives of the people in the House by
keeping ordinances alive indefinitely without enacting their provisions into Acts of
Legislature.
Examine critically the above statement in the light of judicial pronouncement.

Also point out the circumstances under which the President may promulgate
Ordinances.
2. (a) A President of India appoints J as the Prime Minister knowing well that he
is neither a member of Parliament nor he is eligible to be a member of any House of
Parliament. Decide whether the appointment is valid.
(b) Discuss the principle of collective responsibility as given under the Constitution
of India.
3. (a) Discuss those circumstances under which Parliament can legislate on
subjects enumerated under State List.
(b) Explain the doctrine of Territorial Nexus.
Ms. Shraddha B. Rajput

Mr. Rana Navneet Roy

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2. Calculate Arithmetic Mean and Median from following data:-

Income (Rs. in 000) No. of persons

3. Write short notes on any two of the following:-

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1. Irrigation development brings a range of potential benefits at national level by

contributing to economic growth and eliminating food insecurity nation-wide.

2. Discuss the importance of reliable and comprehensive database on market

information in agricultural marketing system. Also explain how a sound

agricultural marketing system in India ensures fair returns to the farmers.

3. Write short notes on any two of the following:-

a. Mineral Policies in India

b. Forest Policy 1952 and 1988

c. Cropping Pattern in India

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Justify the above statement. Critically discuss the position of

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b. Write a note on the appointment of a director by the Board of Directors.

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C.G. FEDERALISM (HONS.)

1. Describe the concept of Constitution and Constitutionalism. Are the existing

arrangements governing Centre-State relationsLegislative, Administrative and

2. Federalism has in recent years, witnessed a change from the dogmatic to

3. Write short note on any two of the followings:

b. Distribution of fiscal power between Centre and State

c. Borrowing power of the State

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T & I INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW (HONS.)

1. Give brief description about the Origin and development of International

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b. Write a note on the various sources of raising finance by a corporate body

3. The Book-building process introduced by SEBI is becoming popular and established

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IPR COPYRIGHT (HONS.)

works must be original in order to be protected under Copyright Act, 1957?

Whether unpublished and unregistered work is protected by this Act or not?

2. Explain the idea-expression dichotomy in copyright law as interpreted by courts

3. Write Short notes on the following topics :-

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T & I INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW (HONS.)

1. Write a brief note about the Sources of International Investment Law.

2. What is the importance of giving MFN status and National Treatment in

International Investment Law?

and describe the types of investors in International Investment Law.

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LAW OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

b. Briefly explain the general relationship of Banker with that of Customer.

a. In the light of the above paragraph, enumerate stringent steps

3. Short Note: (Any TWO of the following)

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1. Comte proposed a hierarchy of the sciences based on their historical development,

with areas of knowledge passing through the stages in order of complexity.

Support your arguments.

2. Regarding Calvin's doctrine of predestination, one question inevitably very soon

effects of these different ways?

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individual personality is absorbed into the collective personality; the second is

personality. Critically analyze the statement affirmed by Emile Durkheim.

2. Spencer established the hypothesis that society is like a biological organism

only in scientific knowledge-Auguste Comte. Explain the statement in the light

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