B.A.LL.B./IV Sem./2015-16/ET/Const. L.

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Roll No. …………………. DR. RMLNLU, LKO
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
April-2016
Constitutional Law-II
Note: - I. The question paper is divided in 2 parts i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt 4 (four) questions from Section - A and 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)
1. Discuss in detail, the constitutional provisions which allow Parliament to pass law on
the State’s exclusive legislative subjects.
2. The journey of the Constituent Power under Article 368 has seen from unlimited
power to limited power. Explain the above statement with the help of Constitutional
Amendments and case law.
3. “Power vested under Article 72 of the Constitution of India is a Constitutional duty-
As result, it is neither matter of grace nor privilege, but is important constitutional
responsibilities reposed by people in highest authority”. Comment on the above
statement with the help of case law.
4. “The President is not the repository of the legislative power of the Union. This power
belongs to parliament. But, with a view to meet extraordinary situation demanding
immediate enactment of laws, the Constitution makes provision to invest the President
with the legislative power to promulgate ordinances.”
In the backdrop of the above statement, discuss the nature and scope of Ordinance
Making Power of the President of India.
5. What do you understand by legislative privilege? State the privileges enjoyed by
parliamentarian in India. Do you suggest future codification in the area? Give reasons.
6. Write a brief critical note on the present system of appointment and transfer of judges
in the higher judiciary in India.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write Short Notes/Comment:-
7. Residuary Legislative Power (Art. 248)
8. Doctrine of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
9. Publication under Parliamentary Authority
10. Union v.Sankalchand,(1978) 1S.C.R. 423

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Roll No. …………………. DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A.LL.B./IV Sem./2015-16/ET/C.L.-II

Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70

April-2016
CRIMINAL LAW-II
Note: - IV. The question paper is divided in 2 parts i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
V. The Examinee is required to attempt 4 (four) questions from Section - A and 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
VI. Figures in the margin indicate the marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)
11. Words, deeds or writings etc. constitute sedition if they have an intention or tendency to bring the
government into contempt or hatred. Though the definition of the offence of sedition does not
specifically include guilty mind, the offence is not committed unless the “seditious intent” is
present.
In the light of the above, discuss the elements of the law of sedition in India. Take help of leading
judicial decisions. Give your opinion whether mere sloganeering against the nation would amount
to the offence of sedition?
12. H and W, a married couple was having a strained relationship and would often quarrel with each
other. In one such quarrel, W, the wife pushed her husband H who fell on ground. H immediately
rose, picked up a kitchen knife, caught hold of W by her hair and gave two blows on her neck. W
started bleeding profusely and her saree got soaked in blood. W ran towards the exit of the house
but fell down soon after from where she was taken to the hospital by the couple’s daughter. She
was, however, declared brought dead. The postmortem examination report noticed 3 injuries on
the neck, out of which 2 were skin-deep and reason of death was recorded as “excessive
bleeding”. Is this murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder? Explain with the help of
statutory and case law.
13. Discuss the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship with the help of leading case law on
the point. How is “taking” different from “enticing”?
A, a minor boy of 17 years comes in contact of a woman W who is the lead performer in a dance
troupe in Mumbai. W shares with him the stories of fascinating and glamorous life of dancers in
Mumbai. A, a dance enthusiast, leaves his parents place to go to Mumbai and meets W there.
What offence, if any, has been committed by W? Give reasons.
14. A, a married man came to live in the neighbourhood of V, a married woman of 25 years of age.
Soon they both developed a liking for each other which eventually developed in a romantic
relationship. A and V also had sexual intercourse several times. Desperate to marry A, V filed for
a divorce from her husband that was granted without much ado as V’s husband did not protest the
divorce petition. V also asked A to divorce his wife so that A and V could marry each other.
Initially A agreed to the idea of divorcing his wife but later developed cold feet. V kept pestering
A for divorce and fed up with the prevailing state of affairs A severed all ties with V and moved
to live in another locality. V filed a complaint with the police alleging rape. On investigation, the
police found that A had promised to marry V and V said that she agreed to have sexual
intercourse with A believing his promise of marriage. A wants the criminal proceedings quashed
against him. Will he succeed? Elaborate your reasons with the help of statutory and judicial
authority.
15. Discuss in detail the elements of the offence of robbery. Take help of leading cases on the point.
How is robbery different from dacoity?
16. Discuss the liability of accused A in the following circumstances and mention the elements of the
offence that you think A has committed:
(a) A, who is friend of B, went to B’s room and took away B’s book in his absence for the
purpose of reading. Next day B inquired from A about the book and A said that he has taken
the book and promised to return the book next week. Next week when B again asked A to
return the book, A requested B to allow him to retain the book for some more days as he has
not finished it. Next day B got to know from C that A has sold the book.
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 (b) A, an astrologer told B that if he performs some special puja his financial condition
will definitely improve. A asked B to give him money for arranging puja which B
gave. Puja was performed but B’s financial condition did not improve.

(c) A captured images of a woman W with her consent while she was bathing. He then
disseminates the images to several other persons without W’s knowledge and consent.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Answer Any two:
17. Explain the term “entrustment” as required for constituting the offence of criminal breach
of trust. Is sale of a property with certain conditions in which the property should be used,
“entrustment? Why?
18. State the differences between the Indian and English law on theft.
19. A wrote letters to a woman G, at her office address which she read. The letters were full
of filthy and obscene language and also contained indecent advances. What offence has
been committed by A? Give reasons.
20. D pushed V who was carrying a bag and as V lost balance, snatched away his bag. What
offence has been committed by D? Briefly explain.

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Roll No. …………………. DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A.LL.B./IV Sem./2015-16/ET/Fami. L.
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
April-2016
FAMILY LAW
Note: - I. The question paper is divided in 2 parts i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt 4 (four) questions from Section - A and 2 (two) questions from Section -
B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)
1. “The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 originally provided six conditions for a valid
marriage, but now there are only five conditions as pre-requisites for a valid Hindu
marriage. These conditions are essential, in case of non fulfillment of the condition
the marriage would not deemed to be valid.”
In the light of the above statements, discuss all essential conditions including saptpadi
for a valid Hindu marriage and also explain the consequences of non-fulfillment of
these conditions.
2. What do you understand by ‘talaq’ and discuss its kinds? The Dissolution of
Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 is regarded as a landmark in respect of matrimonial relief
to a Muslim wife containing certain grounds on which she can seek divorce. With the
help of relevant cases, explain these grounds.
3. What is maintenance? Critically examine the concept of maintenance of divorced
Muslim woman under Muslim Personal Law, Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure
Code, 1973 and under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act,
1986.
4. Explain the concept of ‘Coparcenary’; point out the characteristics of Mitakshara
Coparcenary and also discuss in detail, the classification of property under Hindu
Law.
5. Define ‘Gift’. Explain the essential conditions of a valid gift. Is there any difference
between ‘Hiba’ and ‘Gift’?
6. With the help of relevant provisions and illustrations, discuss the law relating to
succession in case of male Hindu dying intestate.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short note on any two of the following:-
7. Kinds of Muslim Marriage.
8. Restitution of conjugal rights
9. Adoption
10. ‘Khula’ and ‘Mubarat’.
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Roll No. …………………. DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A.LL.B./IV Sem./2015-16/ET/P.I.L.
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
April-2016
Public International Law
Note: - X. The question paper is divided in 2 parts i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
XI. The Examinee is required to attempt 4 (four) questions from Section - A and 2 (two) questions from Section -
B.
XII. Figures in the margin indicate the marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)
12. Recognition is declaratory as well as a constitutive act. Probably the truth lies
somewhere between these two theories. Comment.
13. What are the sources of International Law? Is there a hierarchy among the source of
International Law? Which is the most important source of International Law?
Discuss with relevant case laws?
14. Do you think that reciprocity is a critical element of treaty? Discuss with respect to
human rights treaties.
15. What do you mean by Jus Cogen?
16. How is international law implemented into the domestic legal system in India?
Elaborate with the help of relevant case law. Can a state invoke domestic law in order
to defy its international obligations?
17. What do you mean by Territorial sea and Contiguous zone of a State? EEZ is
considered to be conterminous with the Continental shelf of a State but do you think
the rights of a State in continental shelf differ from that of EEZ. Explain in accordance
with relevant provisions of UNCLOS 1982.

(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:-
18. Distinguish between De Facto and De Jure Recognition
19. Discuss the maxim- Rebus Sic Stantibus.
20. Discuss the regime of Continental Shelf.
21. Discuss the right of Innocent Passage.

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