NOTICE FOR THE 1ST INTERNAL OF JURISPRUDENCE

BA / BBALLB – HONS BATCH OF 2018-23

Following are four instances comprised of paragraphs and quotations which give some
jurisprudential reflections. Recalling the notable observation of Julius Stone that
“Jurisprudence is lawyer’s extraversion”, learners are required to make an enquiry into
following illustrations, paragraphs, quotations and have to arrive at their own extraversions in
their write up concerning various aspects of Jurisprudence, as the fundamental science of law.

Instance 1:-

“The constitution being essentially a political document has to be interpreted to meet the “felt
necessities of the time”.Our Constitution, unlike many others, incorporates in the framework
of the social change that is desired to be brought about. The change has to be ushered in as
expeditiously as possible but at the same time with least friction and dislocation in national
life.”
(Observed by, Mr. Justice P. B. Sawant in IndraSawhney V. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC
447 (634)

Instance 2:-
“Merely by promulgating the legislations, you cannot change the mind-set of the people,
otherwise, the menace of dowry could have been wiped out from the societal canvas with
immediate effect from commencement of Dowry Prohibition Act 1961. Though bitter, but it
is truth that prevails while saying, “Yes, dowry is still there”
(Quote by Anonymous)

Instance 3:-
“Preamble of the Constitution of India and reflections of various theories like A.V. Dicey’s
Rule of Law, Montesquieu’s Separation of Power, Rousse’s Social Contract in Indian
Constitution read with other provisions in the same, give the reader, an impression of merger
of law with Plato’s master science. So also is the case with the word ‘socialist’ read with
provisions of Art. 39 a, b, c & d and in particular while studying certain economic
legislations and mercantile laws, where two important social sciences amalgamate”.
(Quote by Anonymous)

Instance 4:-
“The prime function of law is to regulate human behaviour. This human behaviour is outward
manifestation and in real sense is guided by the internal faculties of the human mind. Bare
perusal of provisions like Section 11 in Indian Contract Act 1872 or provisions of Sec. 76 to
105 of Indian Penal Code creating general exceptions to the criminal liability based upon
absence of ‘mense rea’ i.e. guilty mind corroborates the fact that the content of law cannot
remainuntouched from cerebral reflections”.
(Quote by Anonymous)

Note:
A) Exercise is comprised of 25 marks attributing 5 marks for each instance. Following are
the further determinants (Rubrics) for the sake of award of internal marks.
1) Identifying the correct jurisprudential reflection:- 40%
2) Explanation/justification given by the learners:- 20%
3) Illustrations other than those contained in the instance:- 20%
(Expected to be created by the learners at their own)
4) Language with cogent grammatical expressions:- 10%
5) Quality of reference:- 10%
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100%
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B) Learners have to keep their submissions confined to 150 to 200 words each instance.
C) Submissions shall be in Times New Roman with standard Text Size in font 12 and 14 for
the titles.
D) Please note the last date for submission is 30th of July 2019 in the Admin Office by 4 pm
only to the Office Coordinator