RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB … · rajiv gandhi national university of law, punjab mohindra kothi, the mall, patiala - 147 001 b.a., ll.b. (hons.) fyic may - 2008

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJABMOHINDRA KOTHI, THE MALL, PATIALA - 147 001

B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: ECONOMICS - IITIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)

Note: The Question Paper consists of Three Sections - A, B and C.

Section (A)

(1) Attempt All Questions from this Section. Each question carries2.5 marks.

Write short notes on :

(i) Principle of Reciprocal Demand

(ii) Iron Law of Wages

(iii) Concept of ‘Comparative Costs’

(iv) Sen Index

Contd…..P.2

RG/A/12/5008

Contd…..P.3

(v) Demonstration Effect

(vi) Sociol Overhead Capital

(vii) Bretton Woods Agreement

(viii) Stagflation

(ix) Meaning of ‘Intermediate Technique’

(x) Pegging Operations and Arbitrage Activities

Section (B)

(2) Attempt One Question from each Unit of this Section. EachQuestion carries 6 Marks.

Unit (I)

(i) Compare the concepts of ‘Economic Development’ and‘Economic Growth’.

(ii) Illustrate the statement ‘A country is poor because it is poor’in the light of vicious circle of poverty.

Unit (II)

(i) Compare and Contrast the ‘Balanced Growth Strategy’ andthe ‘Unbalanced Growth Strategy’.

(ii) Explain which is an ideal measure of economic development?

Unit (III)

(i) What are the various conponents of ‘Balance of Payments’ ?Exaplain.

(ii) Explain the rationale behind the Protection Policy forUnderdeveloped Countries.

Unit (IV)

(i) Briefly throw light on the rationale behind the development ofSpecial Economic Zones.

(ii) What are the different approaches towards defining ‘Poverty’? Explain.

Unit (V)

(i) Bring out the case for and against Fixed Rate of Exchange.

(ii) Illustrate the impact of WTO Agreements on the developingeconomies like India.

Section (C)

(3) Attempt any Two Questions from this section. Each question carries12.5 marks.

(i) Explain Leibenstein’s Critical ‘Minimum Effort Theory’ fordevelopment in the underdeveloped countries.

(ii) Bring out the various Demand Pull and Cost Push factorsresponsible for Inflation. Suggest remedial measures to curbthis problem.

(iii) Explain the ‘Modern Theory of International Trade’. How is itan improvement over the Classical Theory ?

(iv) How is rate of exchange determined on the basis of MintParity ? Discuss in detail.


B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW-IITIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)


Section (A)


(i) When and where the second United Nations Conference onLaw of Sea was held and what was its object ?

(ii) Define ‘Archipelagic State’.

(iii) What is ‘Piracy’ ?

(iv) Define ‘Hijacking’.

(v) What do you mean by ‘Outer Space’ ?

Contd…..P.2

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Contd…..P.3

(vi) What are the functions of Consuls ?

(vii) What is right of Visit ?

(viii) Explain ‘Freedoms of Air’.

(ix) Explain ‘Contentious Jurisdiction’ of ICJ ?

(x) Who can be the parties before ICJ ?

Section (B)


Unit (I)

(i) Explain the difference between ‘Continental Shelf’ and‘Exclusive Economic Zone’.

(ii) Explain the problems of Breadth of Territorial Waters ?

Unit (II)

(i) Explain various conventions regarding Air Space.

(ii) Explain the importance of Reo-de-Janerio ConventionRelating to Environment.

Unit (III)

(i) Define ‘ Diplomatic Agents’. What are their types and functions?

(ii) Explain the functions and classification of Consuls ?Unit (IV)

(i) The role of the United Nations is to promote peace andsecurity in the world. Comment

(ii) Is the right of Plebscite recognised under the United NationsOrganisations Rules ? Discuss with illustrations.

Unit (V)

(i) Explain briefly the main bodies of the United NationsOrganisation.

(ii) Explain the procedure for the appointment of judges ofInternational Court of Justice.

Section (C)

(3) Attempt any Two Questions from this Section. Each question carries12.5 marks.

(i) This protocol is an agreement made under the UNFCCC(United Nations Frame Work convention on Climate Change).Countries that ratify the protocol commit to reduce theiremissions of CO2 and other green house gases. Explain thisprotocal alongwith other conventions who have contributed inprotecting Environment.

(ii) Explain the doctrine of the freedom of High Seas providedunder various Conventions. Mentions the theories opined byvarious jurists regarding High Seas.

(iii) What is the composition of Security Council ? Discuss thepowers and functions of Security Council.

(iv) Explain in detail the Immunities and Privileges of the DiplomaticAgents.


B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE LAWTIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)


Section (A)


(i) Define ‘Administrative Law’

(ii) What is an Enabling Act

(iii) Delegatus Non Potest Delegare

(iv) What is a ‘Reasoned Decision’ ?

(v) What is ‘Institutional Decision’ ?

(vi) What is ‘Pecuniary Bias’ ?Contd…..P.2

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Contd…..P.3

(vii) Writ of Habeas Corpus

(viii) Doctrine of Proportionality

(ix) What is an ‘Injunction’ ?

(x) Ombudsman

Section (B)


Unit (I)

(i) Write a note on Droit Administratiff

(ii) Critically evaluate Dicean Concept of ‘Rule of Law’

Unit (II)

(i) Write a note on Procedural Control of Delegated Legislation.

(ii) Write an explanatory note on ‘Sub-Delegation’.

Unit (III)

(i) Explain the principle Nemo Judex in Cause Sua.

(ii) Write an explanatory note on Post Decisional Hearing.

Unit (IV)

(i) Write a note on Writ of Quo Warranto.

(ii) What are the conditions for the grant of Writ of Mandanus.

Unit (V)

(i) What are the conditions for the grant of Declaratory Relief ?

(ii) Discuss the relevance of Public Interest Litigation as a remedyagainst Administrative Action.

Section (C)

(3) Attempt any Two Questions from this section. Each question carries12.5 marks.

(i) Critically evaluate the Doctrine of Separation of Powers.Also discuss its relevance in India.

(ii) Discuss the ‘Principle of Permissible Limits of DelegatedLegislation’. Support your answer with relevant case laws.

(iii) Write an explanatory note on the Principle of Audi AlteramPartem.

(iv) Write a note on the Institution of Lokpal in India.


B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: JURISPRUDENCE - IITIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)


Section (A)


Explain the following terms :-

(i) Power

(ii) Chose-in-Action

(iii) Corpous Possessionis

(iv) Res nullius

(v) EncumbranceContd…..P.2

RG/A/15/5008

Contd…..P.3

(vi) Action

(vii) Advertent Negligence

(viii) Feminism

(ix) Judicial Activism

(x) Sanctional Rights

Section (B)


Unit (I)

(i) Can sovereign have any legal right ? Explain with the views ofjurists.

(ii) Discuss Fiction Theory with the help of decided case of‘Soloman v. Soloman’ [(1887) AC 22]

Unit (II)

(i) What do you mean by ‘Acts in Law’ and ‘Acts of Law’.?Explain with examples.

(ii) Explain the maxim:

‘Actus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea’

Unit (III)

(i) What is the main purpose of legislation.?

(ii) What are the justifications which apply to all offences.?

Unit (IV)

(i) Explain the relation between ‘Public Interest Litigation’ and‘Judicial Activism’.

(ii) What role does Judiciary play in bringing change in theSociety?

Unit (V)

(i) Explain the new trends in Feminist Jurisprudence in the modernera of globalisation.

(ii) Critically analyse the Feminist Jurisprudence.

Section (C)


(i) Write a short note on the notion as to how law can be regardedas instrument of social change in India.

(ii) Write short on the following :-

(a) Renner’s Theory of Ownership

(b) Austin’s Theory of Ownership.

(iii) “Possession is the nine points of law”, Explain this statementwith the help of illustrations.

(iv) “Traditionally women and children have been the mostsuppressed strata of Indian society,” In view of the abovestatement, write a explanatory note on the endeavours madeby our legislators with regards to women and children.


B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: FAMILY LAW- IITIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)


Section (A)


(i) Define ‘Coparcenary’

(ii) Who can be a ‘Karta’ ?

(iii) Define ‘Notional Partition’

(iv) Can reunion take place after partition is effected ?

(v) Who is a ‘Collateral Cognate’? Explain with the help of adiagram.

Contd…..P.2

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Contd…..P.3

(vi) Can a convert be disqualified from succession to propertyunder the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 ?

(vii) How is ‘Legitimation’ different from ‘Acknowledgement’ ?Are they recognized under Mohammedan Law ?

(viii) Define ‘Hiba-ba-Shartul-iwaz’

(ix) Who are the legal guardians of a muslim in respect of hisproperty ?

(x) Explain the application of ‘doctrine of cy-pres’ to a waqf

Section (B)


Unit (I)

(i) Discuss the rules governing distribution of property amongsthiers to a hindu male in class I of the schedule under the HinduSuccession Act, 1956

(ii) Discuss the order of succession among agnates and congnatesof the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

Unit (II)

(i) With the help of illustratious, contrast and compare section 6of the Hindu Seccession Act, 1956, before and after theAmendment of 2005.

(ii) Who is a ‘Muttawali’ ? Who can be appointed as ‘Muttawali’?What are his powers and duties ?

Unit (III)

(i) What are the incidents of coparcenary ?

(ii) How is property classified under Hindu Law ?

Unit (IV)

(i) Discuss the rules governing re-opening of partition.

(ii) What deductions and provisions are allowed from a propertyavailable for partition ?

Unit (V)

(i) Define ‘Guardianship’ under Mohammedan Law. Explain theconcept of ‘Jabar’ (Marriage Guardianship)

(ii) Define ‘will’ under Mohammedan Law. What are the requisitesof a valid will ?

Section (C)


(i) Who is a ‘Karta’ ? What is the position of a ‘Karta’ in a jointfamily ? Discuss his powers and liabilities.

(ii) Define ‘Partition’. How is partition effected ?

(iii) Define ‘Gift’ under Mohammedan Law. What are its requisites?

(iv) Explain the importance of ‘Waqf’ in Islam. What are theessentials of ‘Waqf’ ? What are the legal incidents of a ‘Waqf’?


B.A., LL.B. (HONS.) FYICMAY - 2008END TERM EXAMINATIONFOURTH SEMESTERSUBJECT: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - IITIME DURATION: THREE HOURSMAXIMUM MARKS: EIGHTY (80)


Section (A)


(i) “It is theoretically possible to have a separate state domicile”.In which landmark case this view was expressed by the Hon’bleSupreme Court ?

(ii) What changes were made to Section 3 of the CitizenshipAct,1955 by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 ?

(iii) Freedom of speech and press contained in Article 19 of theIndian Constitution was included in the U.S.Constitution videwhich amendment ?

RG/A/19/5008

Contd…..P.2

The trust opened a school which was under the administrationof the State Government. The school used to impart religiousinstructions. The principal vide an order made the observanceof religious instructions compulsory.

Mr. John filed a writ petition on two grounds:-

(a) Religious instruction in the school which was under theadministration of state was in violation of his fundamentalRights.

(b) Order of the principal also violated his fundamental rights.

Decide the case.

(iv) Discuss elaborately ‘The Rights Test’. What are the basis ofclassification and also discuss the exceptions ?

Contd…..P.3

(iv) When was Bill of Right passed in England ?

(v) ‘Due Process’ and ‘Double Jeopardy’ contained in Part III ofthe Indian Constitution was included in U.S ConstitutionVide which amendment ?

(vi) What do you mean by ‘Jagir’ ?

(vii) Are fundamental rights justiciable? Give reasons to supportyour answer.

(viii) Can there be reservation in a single post ? Give Reasons tosupport your answer.

(ix) What is the maximum limit of detention for an enemy Alienunder Article 22 of the constitution ?

(x) Define ‘Electoral Role’.

Section (B)


Unit (I)

(i) Can corporation be regarded as a citizen ? Explain with thehelp of the decided case laws.

(ii) The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 and the Citizenship(Amendment) Act, 2005 made what changes to TheCitizenship Act, 1955 ?

Unit (II)

(i) Write a short note on the provisions with regards to PreventiveDetention contained in Part III of the constitution.

(ii) Differentiate between Article 13(1) and Article 13(2) of theconstitution .

Unit (III)

(i) Two Constitutional Amendments incorporated in Article 16 ofthe constitution has diluted the impact of Indira Sawhney’sCase. Explain.

(ii) Write a short note on the controversy of Right to Die as afundamental right with the help of the decided case laws.

Unit (IV)

(i) What all things are included in the term “estate” as containedin Article 31-A ?

(ii) “Article 50 is based on the bedrock of the principle ofindependence of judiciary from executive”. Explain.

Unit (V)

(i) Abolition of post of the Election Commissioner’s by thePresident infringed the independence of the ElectionCommission. Can it be challenged on the ground of illegality?Explain.

(ii) Write a short note on the Inter Relation between Article 14,19and 21.

Section (C)


(i) Write a detailed critical note on the Mandal Commission Report.

(ii) Can Sting Operation be regarded as an intrusion to ‘Right toPrivacy’? Discuss in this regard the conflict between freedomof press and right to privacy.

(iii) Mr.Vishnu, who was the head priest of a Math, before his deathcreated a trust. The main aim of the trust was promotion ofHindu Religion. The control of the trust was handed over tothe Govt of Punjab.

Contd…..P.4

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RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB … · rajiv gandhi national university of law, punjab mohindra kothi, the mall, patiala - 147 001 b.a., ll.b. (hons.) fyic may - 2008