Notre Dame University Bangladesh

Special Term Examination

Department of Law, Group: …………., Semester: Fall, 2023
Course Title: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, Code: LLB 1303
Time: 3 hours, Marks: 60
Date: 20/21/22.12.2023

Answer any Four (6) of the following questions: Marks

1. a. Define the term “Jurisprudence”. 2

b. State the nature and scope of Jurisprudence. 4
c. Describe the necessity of studying Jurisprudence. 4

2. Explain the interrelation of jurisprudence and other social sciences like Sociology, economics,
history, ethics, politics, and psychology. 10

3. a. “Law is the command of the sovereign.” Explain and define Law. 2

b. State the nature and features of law. 4
c. Describe various sources of law. 4

4. a. Discuss Salmond’s Classification of law. 5

b. Why do we need to study law? 5

5. a. Define Administration of Justice. 2

b. State the origin and growth of Administration of Justice. 4
c. Differentiate between civil and criminal Administration of Justice. 4

6. a. Define the term Liability. 2

b. State different types of liability. 4
c. Differentiate between civil and criminal liability. 4

7. a. What is punishment? Sate different types of punishment existed in Bangladesh. 5

b. Discuss different theories of punishment. 5

8. a. Define the term “Custom”. 2

b. Identify the essential elements of a valid custom. 4
c. differentiate between custom and legislation. 4