English Jurisprudence (Examination Annual 2012)

English Jurisprudence (Examination Annual 2012)

Q.1. “Law is the body of principles recognized and applied by the courts in the administration of Justice”. Discuss?

Q.2. Discuss in detail various theories of Punishment?

Q.3. Explain the difference between substantive law and procedural law?

Q.4. Explain the essential elements of a State?

Q.5. Define legislation. Discuss its various kinds?

Q.6. What is Precedent? Elaborate different class/types of precedent?

Q.7. Explain the doctrine of strict liability substantiates your answer by giving relevant examples?

Q.8. Discuss imperative theory of law. Also highlight the criticism leveled against this theory?

Q.9. Define the term contract. Also discuss essential of valid contract?

Q.10. Mr. ’A’ is the owner of a newspaper. Mr. ‘B’ is one of those persons employed by Mr. ‘A’. Mr. ‘B’ has written a defamatory article against Mr. ‘C’ , who has sued Mr. ‘A’ being the master of Mr. ‘B’. Mr. ‘A’ takes the plea that he cannot be held liable for the act of his servant. Do you think that Mr. ‘A’ is justified in taking the said plea? Please give your arguments as to the extent of Mr. ’A’s liability for an act done by his servant.