(D 1231 LL/CL/ TCL/CSL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. 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. Examine the importance of research of social sciences. 2. Write an essay on the importance of hypothesis and its types in research. 3. Explain the criteria for the formation of research problems. 4. Write a critical comment on firms of research design. 5. Examine the uses and advantages of sampling. 6. Explain the procedure for conducting case study. 7. Examine the features of a research project.
8. Evaluate the importance of statistics in the analysis and interpretation of data. 9. Explain the importance of participant observation. 10. Write short notes on any TWO of the following : (a) (b) (c) (d) Context Analysis Doctinnave Approach Sampling Hazard Interview. 2 (D 1231 LL/CL/ TCL/CSL)
(D 1233 TCL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. 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 question carry equal marks. 1. Breach of the duty is redressible by an action for unliquiated damages. Discuss. 2. Discuss how for the government of India is liable for the torts committed by its servants. 3. Critically analyse the rule established in Donougue Vs Slevenson. 4. Examine the general defences in torts with special reference to Mistake and Statutory authority. 5. What is Strict Liability. Explain the exception recognised to this rule in Rylauds Vs Fletcher. Explain whether this rule is applicable in India. 6. Volenti non fit injuria is a defence. Scient non fit injuria is not at all a defence discuss.
7. Injuria sine Damnum is actionable but Damnum sine injuria is not actionable Explain. 8. Motive, generally speaking is irrelevant in the law of torts. Explain. 9. Explain about Contributory negligence with the help of decided cases. 10. Write short notes on any TWO of the followings : (a) (b) (c) (d) Res-Ipsa loquiter Theft by servant Act of God The Rule in M.C. Mehta Vs Union of India. 2 (D 1233 TCL)
(D 1234 TCL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. 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. Examine the salient features of the Indian Penal code. 2. Examine the relevance of Mers Rea in modern times. 3. Evaluate the ingredients of the offence of CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY. 4. Explain the scope of the defence of insarity. 5. Define Murder. Distinguish between culpoth homicide and murder. 6. Write an essay on offence against women. 7. Examine the defence to DEFAMATION
8. Explain the ingrediants of the offence of KIDNAPPING. 9. Critically evaluate the arguments for and against EUTHANASIA. 10. Write short notes on any TWO of the following : (a) (b) (c) (d) Public Servant Sati Forfeiture of property Martial rape. 2 (D 1234 TCL)
(D1237 LL/CL/TCL/CSL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. 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. Explain the utility of custom as a source of law. 2. Evaluate the theories of identification of RATIO DECIDENDI. 3. Examine the limitations of the POSITIVIST Approach. 4. Write an essay on the contribution of the SOCIOLOGICAL SCHOOL. 5. Critically explain the significance of the golden rule of interpreters. 6. Define Right explain the characteristics of a legal right. 7. Examine the consequences of break of duty.
8. Explain the emerging trends in pend liability. 9. Write an essay an corporate liability. 10. Write short notes on any TWO of the following : (a) Structure of duty (b) Marxist theory of law (c) Codification (d) Olivar Holmes. 2 (D1237 LL/CL/ TCL/CSL)
(D 1235 TCL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. 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 essentials to be established by the plaintiff to the suceed in an action for nervous shock. 2. What do you understand by Conversion of goods and who is entitled to claim the damages? 3. Critically examine the tort of malicious prosecution. 4. What kinds of statements are absolutely privileged so that no action will lie in respect of them, however false and defamatory they may be? 5. It is said liability of an accupier of premises varied with the character of the visitor. How are the visitors classified and what is the liability towards each. Give illustrations.
6. Distinguish between private and public Nuisance. When can an individual bring private action in respect of public nuisance? 7. State the ingredients of the tort of false imprisonment. Explain the remedies available to that tort. 8. Trace the development of the law regarding conspiracy. 9. What is meant by Passing off what factors should be proved inorder to establish this wrong agent the defendant? 10. Write any TWO of the following : (a) (b) (c) (d) Physical harm Malice Slander actionable per re Intimidation. 2 (D 1235 TCL)
(D 1236 TCL) LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2011. First Year Torts and Crimes Paper VI CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks. 1. Write an essay on the hierarchy of criminal courts. 2. Examine the provision relating to search and sequire. 3. Explain the procedure the compel a penal to appear is a court of law. 4. Explain the reed for and the functioning of Anticipatory Bail. 5. Write an essay on WARRANT TRAIL. 6. Evaluate the emerging trends in the relating to the maintenance of Wives, children and poverty. 7. Examine the provisions relating to REVISION.
8. Explain the provision relating to cases instituted a police report. 9. Examine the powers of appellate court. 10. Write short notes on any TWO of the following : (a) (b) (c) (d) Pardon Special Diary Public Prosecutor Double Jeopansy. 2 (D 1236 TCL)