CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2023 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2023
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What is the difference between Trade Mark and Property Mark?
2. What do you mean by publication?
3. Define Distinctiveness.
4. What 'Trademarks' can not be registered?
5. What shall be the duration of copyright in case of photograph?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Discuss in brief the functions of WIPO.
7. What do you mean by passing off? What remedies are to the plaintiff in case of passing off?
8. Explain the rights available to the owner of a copyright.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Define 'Trade mark'. Write down its essentials and and the procedure to get registered.
10. Who can apply for patents? Write down the procedure of achieving it according to the Patent Act 1970.
11. What do you understand by 'Intellectual Property Law'? Explain how far the existing laws has been successful in this direction.
12. What do you mean by copyright? When it is violated? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of its violation?
13. What do you mean by Literary Work? What is protected under it? Explain.

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CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2022 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2022
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Can an author relinquish a copyright?
2. What shall be the duration of a copyright in case of a photograph?
3. Can a unregistered trademark be assigned without the goodwill of the business?
4. Which trademarks can not be registered?
5. What is the term of patent right provided by the Patents Act 1970?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Discuss in brief the functions of WIPO.
7. Discuss in brief the Authors Special Rights.
8. Discuss in brief the out of BERN Convention.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Who can apply for Patents? Write the down the procedure for it according to the Patents Act 1970.
10. Define Trade Mark. Write down its essentials and procedure to get it registered.
11. What do you mean by copyright? What are its essentials? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of violation of the Copyright?
12. Explain fully the various modes of transfer of patents rights.
13. What do you mean by Intellectual Property Law? Discuss these laws in brief.

CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2021 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2021
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Can an author relinquish a copyright?
2. What shall be the duration of a copyright in case of a photograph?
3. Can a unregistered trademark be assigned without the goodwill of the business?
4. Which trademarks can not be registered?
5. What is the term of patent right provided by the Patents Act 1970?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What do you mean by passing off? What remedies are available to a plaintiff in case of passing off?
7. With what objective the WIPO was established? Had it been successful in its objective?
8. Explain the various modes of transfer of Patent Rights.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What do you understand by the term Property? Why is an intellectual asset referred to a intellectual property? Why is it necessary to protect it?
10. What do you mean by literary work? What is protected under literary work? Discuss.
11. Explain fully the various modes of transfer of patents rights.
12. What do you mean by the infringement of a Trademark? What are its essentials? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of an infringement of trademark?
13. Explain in detail the Doctrine of concurrent user.

CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2020 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2020
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Describe the various forms of Intellectual Property recognised at international level.
2. What is the difference between Trade Mark and Property Mark?
3. What do you mean by General Agreement on Tariff and Trade?
4. What are the works in which copyright subsists?
5. Define Patent

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Explain the various modes of transfer of Patent Rights.
7. What rights are protected in copyright? What are the special provisions for the developing countries in the Berne convention?
8. What do you understand by 'Passing Off'? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of passing off?

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What do you mean by Trade Mark? What are its essentials? What is the procedure for registration for a Trade Mark?
10. How is copyright violated? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of violation of copyright?
11. What do you understand by the term Property? Why is an intellectual asset referred to as intellectual property? Why is it necessary to protect it?
12. Discuss the various stages involved in processing of an application for acquisition of a patent for an invention? Suggest measures for bringing down the cost of acquiring a patent.
13. What is Industrial Design? What is the procedure for registering such design? What is the subject matter of legal protection of
Industrial Design? Discuss briefly the procedure to protect an Industrial Design in India.

CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2019 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2019
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Patent in Biotechnology
2. Piracy in Internet
3. Paris convention, 1833
4. Infringement of Trade Mark
5. Can copyright be relinquished?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Briefly discuss the copyright in literary and musical works.
7. With what objective the 'World Intellectual Property Organisation' (WIPO) was established? Had it been successful in its objective?
8. Explain in brief the "Doctrine of concurrent user"

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What do you understand by Intellectual Property law? What laws have been enacted to protect the interest of the holder of such property and how far the law has been successful in this direction?
10. What do you mean by Geographical indications? What is the procedure for registration of geographical indications of goods? Which Geographical Indications can not be registered?
11. What do you mean by Trade Mark? What are it's essentials? What is the procedure for registration of Trade Mark?
12. Describe the process for getting the patent for an invention.
13. What do you mean by passing off? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of passing off?

CCSU LLB - Intellectual Property Law - 2018 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2018
Intellectual Property Law
(K-6004)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What do you mean by deceptive similarity?
2. Define distinctiveness
3. What do you mean by video piracy?
4. What trademarks can not be registered?
5. Can an author relinquish a copyright?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What do you understand by 'Phonogram Convention' Country? When it was passed? Explain the term 'Berne Convention'.
7. What do you mean by passing off? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of passing off?
8. What rights are available to the owner of the copyright?

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What persons are entitled to apply for the patents? What procedure are to be followed under the Patent Act, 1970?
What rights are conferred to the patentee under this act?
10. What do you mean by Trade Mark? What are it's essentials? What is the procedure for registration of Trade Mark?
11. What do you mean by the infringement of Trade mark? What remedies are available to the plaintiff in case of infringement of Trade Mark?
12. What do you mean by infringement of Trade Mark? What are the relative grounds on account of which registration of any Trade mark may be refused?
13. Explain fully the various modes of Ttansfer of 'Patent Right'.
14. Can a copyright be assigned? If so, what is the mode of assignment? Can an assignee sue an assignor for its violation? Discuss.
15. What do you mean by 'Literary Work'? What is protected under Literary Work? Explain.

CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2023 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2023
Law of Human Rights
(K-6003)

Section A
Note: Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Distinguish between Fundamental Rights and Human Rights.
2. What rights are called collective rights?
3. How far right life is protected in various international instruments on human rights?
4. Write a brief note on the Economic and Social council.
5. Write a brief note on United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Section B
Note: Answer any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write a brief note on Civil and Political Rights under the American Convention on Human Rights.
7. Discuss the role of National Human Rights Commission in the protection of Human Rights of the Citizens of India.
8. Write a brief not eon United Nations Charter and Human Rights.

Section C
Note: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Critically examine the rights and freedom provided under the European Conventions on Human Rights.
10. Discuss the basic Human Rights guaranteed and protected under the Constitution of India.
11. Discuss the salient features of International Convention on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights.
12. Write a short note on any two:
(i) National Commission for Women
(ii) Human Rights Committee and its mechanism
(iii) Public Interest Litigation and Judicial activism.
13. The Universal Declaration on Human Rights contains the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations and also an
authoritative interpretation of the Charter by the General Assembly. Discuss the importance and provisions of UDHR in above reference.

CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2022 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2022
Law of Human Rights
(K-6003)

Section A
Note: Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Define Human Rights and point their four basic characteristics.
2. Point out the reasons for preparing Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948.
3. Explain the concept of "Collective Rights" giving suitable examples.
4. What is meant by "Human Rights Jurisprudence"?
5. Point out the difference between Human Right, Natural Right and Legal Right.

Section B
Note: Answer any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Briefly discuss the main problems that hinder the protection of Human Rights at Internal level.
7. Point out the basic differences between the European and American Conventions on Human Rights.
8. Describe the main functions of National Commission for Women (NCW) in India.

Section C
Note: Answer any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Discuss the Human Rights provision under the United Nations Charter.
10. Critically discuss the "International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966" along with the two protocols. Is India signatory to above covenant and its protocols?
11. Discuss the constitution and powers and functions of 'National Human Rights Commission' in India.
12. Briefly describe the main provision of 'American Convention on Human Rights'.
13. The Indian Higher Judiciary has contributed significantly to the protection of Human Rights of citizens by adopting inclusive Human Rights Jurisprudential approach in its decisions. Critically elaborate citing relevant case-laws.

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CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2021 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2021
Law of Human Rights
(K-6003)

Section A
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

1. Write a note on Human Rights and Fundamental Rights
2. What are the Purposes of UNO?
3. Describe Civil and Politial Irhts as "Human Rights'.
4. How does Human Rights Commission Consistitute in India?
5. International Labour Organisation (ILO)

Section B
Note: Answer any one question. Each question carries 20 marks

6. Universal Declaration of Human Rights addressed to the individual does contain inalienable rights of individual' Explain.
7. Discuss the importance and objections of International convention on Civil and Political Rights. 1966.
8. Discuss the constitution, powers and functioning of Women's Comission in India.

Section C
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 30 marks

9. What are the rights guaranteed by international Convenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights? How far they are reflected in Indian Constitution?
10. Dicuss the provision of International Human Rights Instruments regarding the principle of equal rights of men and women.
11. Give a brief account of the human rights enshrined in American Convention of Human Rights, 1969 with special reference to the provision/Articles chat is not aughroised to be suspended.
12. Describe the inclusion of Human Rights Jurisprudence under the Constitution of India through judicial interpretation.
13. Write short not on any two of the following:
(i) Collective Rights
(ii) European Convention on Human Right
(iii) Nature and the development of Human Rights.

CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2020 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2020 Law of Human Rights (K-6003)

Section A Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Why 10th December is celebrated as Human Rights day? 2. Concept of Human Rights 3. Constitution of National Human Rights Commission 4. Name any four collective rights 5. Cultural Rights

Section B Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Differentiate between Human Rights and Fundamental Rights 7. National Commission for Schedules Caste and Scheduled Tribes 8. National Commission for Women

Section C Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Discuss the expansion of Human Rights Jurisprudence through judicial interpretation under article 21 of Indian Constitution. 10. Discuss the Rights enshrined on European Convention on Human Rights 11. Discuss the importance and provisions of Universal Declaration of Human Rights as recognized by all civilized nations. 12. Write an essay on Human Rights and United Nations Charter 13. Discuss the method of implementation of Human Rights as given under International Convention of Civil and Political Rights 1966.

CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2019 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2019
Law of Human Rights
(K-6003)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What is the historical theory of rights regarding nature of human rights?
2. United Nations convention on rights of the children
3. What is the composition of NHRC (India)
4. When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
5. Highlight the difference between declaration and enforcement

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What do you mean by collective rights? Explain
7. What is the universal declaration of Human rights 1948? Is it a legal document accepted by all international law jurists? Have different legal constitutions of different nations - states adopted its provisions?
8. Comment on communications relating to gross violation of Human Rights.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Discuss the structure, functions and powers of NHRC. What roles has it played in protecting Human Rights in India?
10. "Promoting respect for Human Rights is a core purpose of United Nations and defines it's identity as an organisation people around the world" comment
11. Explain the provisions regarding inquiry into the complaints and steps under inquiry under the protection of HR Act 1993
12. "The social, cultural and economical aspects of the human rights is inherent in the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution" Explain
13. Human rights are inalienable. This means that these rights can not be taken away except in specific situations and according to due process of law.

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CCSU LLB - Law of Human Rights - 2018 - Old Question Paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2018
Law of Human Rights
(K-6003)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What is MAGNA CARTA?
2. What do you understand by Human Rights to Equality?
3. Write briefly about 'Fair trial' as a human right.
4. How does National Commission for Women constitute?
5. Name any four civil and political rights

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What are the nature and importance of Human Rights? Discuss
7. Write a short note on National Human Rights Commission.
8. Discuss the role of UNO in protecting the Human Rights.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Describe the international mechanism provided for enforcement of human rights.
10. "Public Interest Litigation have played a pivotal role in upholding Human Rights in India". Discuss with case laws.
11. Discuss the salient features of International Covenant on Social, Economic and Cultural rights. Do these rights reflected in Indian Constitution? Explain.
12. Discuss the various rights enshrined in American Convention on Human Rights 1969.
13. "Universal Declaration of Human Rights addressed to the individual does contain inalienable rights of individual". Explain

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2023 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2023
Legal Language, Legal Writing Including Proficiency in Gen. English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Convert the following as directed
(i) Aradhana said she could carry all the books. (Direct Speech)
Ans: Aradhana said, "I can carry all the books".
(ii) Reema said, "I drove the bike." (Indirect Speech)
Ans. Reema said that she had driven the bike.
(iii) Hari said he would come the next day. (Direct speech)
Ans. Hari said, "I shall go tomorrow."
(iv) He said, "I haven't seen Pragya." (Indirect speech)
Ans. He said that he has not seen Pragya.
2. Correct the following sentence
(i) The student regretted from his behaviour.
Ans. The student regretted to his behaviour.
(ii) Being a rainy day, I could not walk to college.
Ans. It being a rainy day, I could not walk to college.
(iii) A fifty year old has joined our university.
Ans. A fifty year old student has joined our university.
(iv) She is suffering from strong fever.
Ans. She is suffering from high fever.
3. Change the sentences as directed
(i) Mohan changed the flat tire. (Passive voice)
Ans. The flat tire is changed by Mohan.
(ii) A movie is going to be watched by us tonight. (Active voice)
Ans. We are going to watch a movie tonight.
(iii) He loves me. (Passive voice)
Ans. I am loved by him.
(iv) The novel was read by mom in one day. (Active voice)
Ans. Mom read the novel in one day.
4. Write synonyms
(i) Acquittal
Ans: Discharge
(ii) Confinement
Ans: Imprisonment
(iii) Damage
Ans: Penalty
(iv) Guilty
Ans: convicted
5. Write full form of the following abbreviations:
(i) AIR
Ans: All India Reporter
(ii) SCC
Ans: Supreme Courte Case
(iii) CrLJ
Ans: Criminal Law of Justice
(iv) JT
Ans: Jury Trial

Section B
Note: Answer any one question. Each question carries 20 marks

6. Write short not on the following:
(i) Audi alteram partem
Ans: The maxim is taken from Latin which means “Listen to the other side” or “let the other side be heard as well”. It is fundamental legal principle in which each party is entitled to a fair hearing and given the opportunity to respond to evidence against them.
(ii) Nemo judex in causa sua
Ans: The phrase is taken from Latin which means "no-one is judge in his own cause". It is a principle of natural justice that no person can judge a case in which they have an interest.

7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the misleading advertisements.
8. Explain Obter Dictum
Ans: Obiter dictum is a Latin phrase which mean “that which is said in passing,” an incidental statement. Specifically, in law, it refers to a passage in a judicial opinion which is not necessary for the decision of the case before the court. Such statements lack the force of precedent but may nevertheless be significant.

Section C
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 30 marks

9. Write an essay on any one of the following:
(i) Judicial system in India.
(ii) Child labour
(iii) Consumer Protection
(iv) Right to die.
10. Explain the following legal maxims.
(i) Res nullius
(ii) Locus standi
(iii) Ultra-vires
(iv) Respondeat superior
Ans: Click here for explanations of all of these maxims and more
11. Translate the following in the English-
12. Translate the following in to Hindi-
13. Comprehension-
Rights and duties are the two sides of the same coin. One can't exist without the other. Duties without rights are mere slavery. Similarly rights without duties amount to lawlessness. In any civilized society, rights and duties must go side by side. But in today's world everyone talks about much of his rights. There is a great hue and cry if our rights are infringed. But nobody seems to bother much about his duties. That is why there is a great unrest in our day to day life. Actually duties come first, right afterwards.
(i) Why there is great unrest in our present day life?
Ans: In any civilized society, rights and duties must go side by side. But in today's world everyone talks about much of his rights. There is a great hue and cry if our rights are infringed. But nobody seems to bother much about his duties. That is why there is a great unrest in our day to day life.
(ii) What do you think comes first... rights or duties?
Ans: Duties come first, right follows.
(iii) Give one example to show one man's right another man's duty.
Ans: For example, right to life is a right for every citizen. To protect this right, the police should perform their duties. Unless the police perform their duties, right to life can not be protected. So in this way we can see that one man's right is another man's duty.

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2022 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2022
Legal Language, Legal Writing Including Proficiency in Gen. English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Convert the following into indirect speech
(i) He said, "My master is writing letters".
Ans: He said that his master was writing letters.
(ii) He says, "I am glad to be here this morning".
Ans: He says that he is glad to be there this morning.
(iii) The policeman said to us, "Where are you going?"
Ans: The policeman questioned us where we were going.
(iv) "Don't make a noise", the teachers said to the students.
Ans: The teachers ordered the students not to make any noise.
2.Change the sentence as directed
(i) I shall have finished my course before examinations. (Passive voice)
Ans: The course should have been finished by me before the examinations.
(ii) Did you buy this book? (Passive voice)
Ans: Was the book bought by you?
(iii) He will never speak the truth. (Positive)
Ans: He will always speak lies.
(iv) Are you helped by her? (Active voice)
Ans: Does she help you?
3. Correct the following
(i) I have two pairs of shoes.
Ans: I have two pair of shoes.
(ii) This house is made of stone.
Ans: This house is made with stone.
(iii) Which is best of these books?
Ans: Which is the best of these books?
(iv) The rain had began yesterday.
Ans: The rain began yesterday.
4. Write full form of the following abbreviations:
(i) AIR
Ans: All India Reporter
(ii) CrPC
Ans: Criminal Procedure Code
(iii) CPC Ans: Civil Procedure Code
(iv) IPC
Ans: Indian Penal Code
5. Make sentences
(i) Ambiguous
Ans: It was an ambiguous statement that could be taken in different ways.
(ii) Charge
Ans: The charge against the accused was sufficiently proved.
(iii) Injunction
Ans: The court issued an injunction to prevent any activity on the disputed land.
(iv) Deligent
Ans: Deligent effort by the police resulted in arrest of the criminal.

Section B
Note: Answer any one question. Each question carries 20 marks

6. Write a letter to the Municipal commissioner to get rid of the menace of stray dos in the city.
7. Give brief explanations of the following
(i) Ab-initio
(ii) Adjudicate
(iii) In peri-delicto
(iv) Alibi
Click here for explanation for these and more maxims
7. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about the misleading advertisements.
8. What do you understand by the following:
(i) Volenti non fit injuria
(ii) Good faith
(iii) Habeas corpus
(iv) Sine die

Click here for explanation for these and more maxims

Section C
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 30 marks

9. Discuss the importance of precedents as a source of law.
10. Explain the following
(i) Injuria sine demnum
(ii) Res ipsa locitur
(iii) Damnum sine injuria
(iv) Actus necessitus
Click here for explanation for these and more maxims
11. Comprehension
12. Translate to Hindi
13. Translate to English
14. Write an essay on any one of the following
(a) Right to Information
(b) Judicial Activism
(c) Role of education on the empowerment of women
(d) Democracy is the future of mankind

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2021 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2021
Legal Language, Legal Writing Including Proficiency in Gen. English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

1. Convert the following as directed
(i) I said that I would be punctual in future. (Direct)
Ans: I said, "I will be punctual in future".
(ii) You said that you helped your friend. (Direct)
Ans: You said, "I help my friend".
(iii) He said, He learnt his lesson. (Indirect)
Ans: He said that he had learnt his lesson.
(iv) He said The teacher has gone. (Indirect)
Ans: He said that the teacher had gone.
2. Convert the following sentence
(i) He is my cousin brother.
Ans: He is my cousin.
(ii) She was carrying too many luggages.
Ans: She was carrying too many luggage.
(iii) They has gat two cars.
Ans: They have two cars.
(iv) The hanesty is the best policy.
Ans: The honesty is the best policy.
3. Convert the sentences as directed (i) Who teaches you Hindi? (Passive)
Ans: By whom are you thought Hindi?
(ii) Shall I ever forget those days? (Passive)
Ans: Shall ever been forgotten those days by me?
(iii) A lion was seen by them. (Active)
Ans: They saw a lion.
(iv) He is being taught by me. (Active)
Ans: I am teaching him.
4. Fill in the blanks
(i) You --- to be a good boy. (Appear/Appears)
Ans: Appear
(ii) Reema --- a rich girl. (seem to be/seems to be)
Ans: seems to be
(iii) This mango --- sweet. (taste/testes)
Ans: testes
(iv) The cloth --- soft. (feel / feels)
Ans: feels
5. Write a short note on 'Ratio Decidendi'.

Section B
Note: Answer any one question. Each question carries 20 marks

6. Write a letter to the editor of a news paper on the increasing problem of 'Eve Teasing.
7. Make sentences to bring out the meaning
(i) Cruelty
Ans: Cruelty towards animal is an offence.
(ii) Hearsay
Ans: Hearsay evidences are not take into account.
(iii) Arbitrator
Ans: Arbitrator is a person officially appointed to settle a case.
(iv) Trespass
Ans: Trespassing a private property is an offence.
(v) Abduction
Ans: Abduction of any person is a criminal offence punishable by the law,
8. Write a note on the need and importance of Legal Language.

Section C
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question carries 30 marks

9. Write an essay on any one of the following:
(i) Role of law in empowerment of women.
(ii) Public Interest Litigation
(iii) Independence of Judiciary
(iv) Dowry is a curse for our society.
10. Explain the foloowing legal maxims and use in sentence
(i) Res Ipsa Loquitur
(ii) Actus reus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
(iii) Dali Incapax
(iv) Injuria sine damnum
(v) Ubi jus ibi remedium
11. Translate the following in the Hindi-
12. Translate the following in to English-
13. Comprehension-
In modern times, we see two types of terrorism, to be analysed from two angles one is internal terrorism and the other one is external. Any kind of terrorism has became a menace, threat and challenge to the people of the world and the peaceloving people living therein. Terrorism is the use of violence by a samll group of people to get their demands fulfilled and their wishes satisfied. Thus cost too much for the peace and the people at large. The very bad aspect of terrorism is that its creates a sort of fearful atmosphere and binds the people to live in a psycho fear situation. It creates an alarm. It is foe of all and friend of none. Terrorist activities are not limited to one place or one country, but it is worldwide phenomenon.
(i) What are types of Terrorism?
Ans There are two types of terrorisms, internal and external terrorisms.
(ii) Why is terrorism a menace?
Ans: Terrorism creates an atmosphere of fear for lives and property for the general people. It is enemy of the mankind.
(iii) What amounts to terrorism?
Ans: Terrorism is the use of violence by a small group of people to get their demands fulfilled at the cost of lives and properties of too many others.
(iv) Why the terrorists are the enemies of mankind?
Ans: Terrorists create alarming situation in the society to fulfill their self interests at the cost of others lives.

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2020 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2020
Legal Language and Legal Writing Including
Proficiency in General English
(K-6002)

Section A Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Fill in the blanks:
(i) If Mala -------- about her fever, She would have helped him (had known/knew)
(ii) Gopal will be ---- neighbors dog while they were on a vacation. (looking into/ looking after)
(iii) My Grandmother made us --- our homework every afternoon. (do/ to do)
(iv) By the time mother arrives, we ---- our homework. (finish / will have finished)
2. Convert the following into indirect speech:
(i) He said, "The Sun arises in the east".
Ans: The Sun arises in the east.
(ii) Ram said, "Shyam is playing".
Ans: Ram said that Shyam was playing.
(iii) He said, "I was not playing with Ram".
Ans: He said that he was not playing with Ram.
(iv) Mohan says to Ram, "I will give you a book".
Ans: Mohan says to Ram that he will give Ram a book.
3. Correct the following sentences:
(i) She has no issues.
Ans: She has no issue.
(ii) These are all my offsprings.
Ans: These are all my offspring.
(iii) I have packed my luggeges.
Ans: I have packed my luggege.
(iv) He wanted to help poor."
Ans: He wanted to help the poor.
4. Convert the following sentences as directed:
(i) No wise man will tell a lie. (convert to interrogative)
Ans: Will any wise man tell a lie?
(ii) Everybody would like to be rich (interrogative)
Ans: Would everybody like to be reach?
(iii) It is not good to help him (affirmative)
Ans: It is good to hinder him.
(iv) The question is no easy (affirmative)
Ans: The question is difficult.
5. Convert the following sentences as directed:
(i) The boys made Mohan captain (Passive)
Ans: Mohan was made captain by the boys.
(ii) He ran a race (Passive)
Ans: A race was ran by him.
(iii) A pen was bought by her (Active)
Ans: She bought a pen.
(iv) The book is being read by her (Active)
Ans: She is reading the book.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write a letter to the editor of The Hindustan Times about the menace of monkies in your area.
7. Discuss the importance of precedent as source of law.
8. Make sentences to bring out the meaning
(i) De facto
Ans: Ram has established himself as de facto leader of the class.
(ii) Ex post facto
Ans: A law is ex post facto only if it is explicitely mentioned in the law.
(iii) Prima facie
Ans: Prima facie it looks like a case of murder.
(iv) Sine die
Ans: The parliament is adjourned sine die.
(v) Audi alteram partem
Ans: 'Audi alteram psrtem' is a rule of natural justice, it would be unjust to give a decision without hearing both the parties.

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Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Write an essay on any one of the following
(i) Terrorism
(ii) Public Interest Litigation
(iii) Causes of Juvenile delinquency
(iv) Independence of Judiciary
10. Passage
11. Translate passage to English
12. Translate passage to Hindi
13. Explain
(i) Res judicata
(ii) Caveat Emptor
(iii) Damnum sine injuria
(iv) Animus domini
(v) Doli incapax

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CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2019 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, May 2019
Legal Language and Legal Writing Including
Proficiency in General English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Write down the one word for the following sentences:
(a) with one voice / a decision or opinion on which all are agreed
Ans: Unanimous
(b) One who is present everywhere
Ans: Omnipresent
(c) One who eats vegetables only
Ans: vegetarian
(d) The reason on which the decision of the case is based
Ans: ratio decidendi
2. What do you understand by the following:
(a) C.A.T
Ans: Central Administrative Tribunal
(b) Cr.L.J
Ans. Criminal Law Journal of India
(c) I.T.J
Ans: Income Tax Journal
(d) N.A.T.O
Ans. National Atlantic Treaty Organisation
3. Write down the opposite of the following words:
(a) able
Ans: Unable
(b) Blessing
Ans: Curse
(c) Help
Ans: Hinder
(d) Wisdom
Ans: Stupidity
4. Give a very brief explanation of the following:
(a) Ab-initio
Ans: Ab initio is a latin term which means 'from the beginning. This term is used to indicate the existence of certain facts from the beginning of the case.
(b) Adjudicate
Ans: To make a ruling or judgement on a case. This is a decision made by the court or any other judging authority on any case under trial. This is often final but in certain cases may be temporary also.
(c) Alibi
Ans: The fact of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed on a certain place. Alibi, therefore, is a defense which can be taken by the accused in the criminal proceedings by taking the plea that when the offence was committed, the accused was not present at that place.
(d) In pari-delicto
Ans: In pari-delicto is a latin maxim which means "in equal fault". The phrase is used to denote a situation where parties to a case are equally culpable for the wrong. They shall have no action against each other and there can not ba any relief for them from the court of law.
5. Convert the following into indirect speech:
(a) He said, "My master is writing letters".
Ans: He said that his master was writing letters.
(b) He says "I am glad to be here this evening".
Ans; He says that he is glad to be here this evening.
(c) The policeman said to us, "where are you going"?
Ans: The policeman asked us where we were going.
(d) "Don't make a noise" the teacher said to the students.
Ans: The teacher ordered the students not to make a noise.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write down a complaint to the SSP for non registering a FIR.
7. Frame sentences to bring out the meaning of the following:
(a) Dispute
Ans: Dispute between the two parties was settled by the tribunal.
(b) Announce
Ans: The principal announced a cash prize of Rs. 10 thousand for the topper.
(c) Voluntary
Ans: He was arrested under IPC Section 322 for voluntarily causing hurt to the plaintiff.
(d) Dishonour Ans: The cheque issued to the applicant was dishonoured by the bank because of insufficient fund.
(e) Dismiss
Ans: The case was dismissed as there was no substantial evidence against the defendants.
8. Fill up the blanks in legal terms in English
(a) Law is a ___________ of sovereign.
Ans: Command
(b) Right is an ____________ protected by the law.
Ans: entitlement
(c) A contract is an agreement ______________________ by the law.
Ans: recognised
(d) PIL is not a _________________ for every ill.
Ans: pill (e) Muslim law ____________ recognise adoption.
Ans: does not

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Write any one essay on the following:
(a) Secularism
(b) Right to Information
(c) Judicial activism
(d) Lok pal
10. Explain the following maxims in Hindi or in English
(a) Nemo dat quot not habet
(b) Res ipsa loquitur
(c) Volenti non fit injuria
(d) Damnum sine injuria
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11. Comprehension
The maker of our constitution while framing article 301 had before them the experience of other constitution particularly of the US and Australian. They did not follow the US model. Following the Australian model they introduced certain significant changes. They replaced the words "among the states" and "absolutely free" in Section 92 of the Australian constitution by the words ""throughout the territory of India" and "free" respectively in Article 301. The freedom in Article 301 is not confined to interstate trade and commerce but also extend to intra-state trade and commerce. Further it is made expressly subject to other provisions of Part XIII.
(i) Explain "throughout the territory of India"
(ii) What is intra-state trade?
(iii) Give a suitable title to the above passage
(iv) Summarise the above passage"
12. Translate from English to Hindi
13. What is Indian practice of citing documents in written works? Explain with the help of certain examples.

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2019(Aug) - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, August 2019
Legal Language and Legal Writing Including
Proficiency in General English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Convert the following into Passive voice
(a) Someone has stolen my books
Ans: My books are stolen.
(b) The stars brighten the sky.
Ans: The sky is brightened by the stars.
(c) MC Mehta filed a PIL in the Supreme Court.
Ans. A PIL was filed by MC Mehta in the Supreme Court.
(d) The judge delivers the judgement.
Ans: The judgement was delivered by the judge.
2. Convert the following into indirect speech:
(a) The mother said, "The sun rises in the east".
Ans: The mother said the sun rises in the east.
(b) The teacher said, "You must do as you are told".
Ans: The teacher advised them strictly to do as they were told.
(c) He said, "Success of democracy depends on freedom of press".
Ans: He said that the success of democracy depends on freedom of press.
(d) He said to me, "Wait until I come".
Ans: He ordered me to wait until he came.
3. Correct the following sentences:
(a) What is the last news?
Ans: What was the last news?
(b) He is my oldest son.
Ans: He is my eldest son.
(c) I have no any friend.
Ans: I do not have any friends.
(d) He works hardly.
Ans: He works hard.
4. Use legal term one word for the following:
(a) An act punishable by law
Ans: Crime
(b) An offense punishable by death penalty.
Ans: Capital offense
(c) Marriage with many husbands.
Ans: Polyandry
(d) An accused tried twice for the same offence
Ans: Double jeopardy
5. Write the full form of the following abbreviation
(a) ILR - Indian Law Reporter
(b) JILI - Journal of International Law Institutes
(c) Cr. LJ - Criminal Law Journal
(d) Vol. - Volume

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write a letter to the collector of your district complaining the use of microphone / DJ or loudspeakers during your examination days.
7. Frame sentences to bring out the meaning of any five of the following:
(a) Hearsay
Ans: Hearsay evidences are admissible in court.
(b) Voidable
Ans: A contract made by misrepresentation of facts is voidable.
(c) Ejectment
Ans: The new owner for the house property is filing for an ejectment order.
(d) Discharge
Ans: He was discharged without notice.
(e) Insane
Ans: Contract made by an insane person is void.
(f) Bona fide
Ans: He is the bona fide owner of the property.
8. What is the method of writing a case-comment? Explain.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Write any one essay on the following:
(a) Judicial activism
(b) Right to Information
(c) Uniform Civil Code
(d) Child Labour in India
10. Explain the following maxims in Hindi or in English
(a) Ubi jus ibi remedium
(b) Audi alteram partem
(c) Ignorantia facti excusat
(d) Damnum sine injuria
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11. What are precedent in law? How legal rules are created by precedent? What is the difference between Ratio-Decidendi and obiter dictum? Discuss
12. What is proof reading? What is the use of marginal marks and their explanations? Describe.
13. Comprehension

CCSU LLB - Legal Language - 2018 - Old question paper

LLB 6th Semester Examination, August 2018
Legal Language and Legal Writing Including
Proficiency in General English
(K-6002)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Convert the following into passive voice
(a) The King gave him a reward
Ans: He was rewarded by the King.
(b) Amit likes Rama.
Ans: Rama is liked by Amit.
(c) Shyam is teaching Rajesh.
Ans: Rajesh is being taught by Shyam.
(d) Help the poor.
Ans. Let the poor be helped.
2. Convert the following into indirect speech
(a) Savita said, "I am unwell".
Ans: Savita said that she was unwell.
(b) He said, "My master is writing a letter".
Ans: He said that his master was writing a letter.
(c) The teacher said, "The earth goes round the Sun".
Ans: The teacher said the earth goes round the Sun.
(d) He said to me, "I do not believe you".
Ans: He said to me that he did not believe me.
3. Correct the following sentences only in English:
(a) I have a fifty rupees note.
Ans: I have a fifty rupee note.
(b) Asha is a honest girl.
Ans: Asha is an honest girl.
(c) Jaipur is hot than Delhi.
Ans: Jaipur is hotter than Delhi.
(d) The two man hate one another.
Ans: The two man hate each other.
4. What do you understand by the following:
(a) Supra
Ans: Supra is a Latin word which means "above". The word is used in legal citation when a writer desires to refer a reader to an earlier-cited authority. For example, an author wanting to refer to a source in their third footnote would cite: See supra note 3.
(b) Ibid
Ans: Ibid. is an abbreviation for the Latin word ibīdem, meaning "in the same place", commonly used in an endnote, footnote, bibliography citation, or scholarly reference to refer to the source cited in the preceding note or list item.
(c) A.I.R
Ans: All India Reporter. All India Reporter (AIR) is India's oldest law publisher with comprehensive coverage of all the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. The monthly journal covers judgments of the High courts and bench rulings as well as judgments of the Supreme Court of India.
(d) S.C.C
Ans: Supreme Court Case. Supreme Court Cases (SCC) is the most cited law report by the Supreme Court of India.
5. Write a note on the need and importance of Legal Language.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write a letter to the editor of a news paper on the topic "Increasing threat of terrorism in India".
7. Frame sentences on any five of the following to bring out the meaning:
(i) Arbitrator
Ans: He served as an arbitrator in a series of cases.
(ii) Cruelty
Ans: Cruelty to animals is punishable under sections 428 and 429 of IPC.
(iii) De jure
Ans: He is the De Jure owner of the property.
(iv) Hearsay
Ans: In general hearsay evidences are not admissible in a court of law.
(v) Ex Parte
Ans: The judge passed the decree ex parte as the defendant absented himself in the court in spite of legal notice served.
(vi) Intention
Ans: Proving the criminal intention is also important in criminal proceedings.
(vii) Immovable
Ans: House property is an example of immovable property.
(viii) Obscene
Ans: The obscene part of the film should be censored.
8. Discuss Indian practice of citing documents in written work with illustration.

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Write any one essay from the following:
(i) Environment Law
(ii) Public Interest Litigation
(iii) Role of law in empowerment of women
(iv) Globalisation
10. Explain the following maxims either in Hindi or in English
(i) Damnum Sine Injuria
(ii) Ignorantia legis neminem excusat
(iii) Res ipsa loquitur
(iv) Actus reus non facit reum, nisi mens sit rea
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11. Discuss the use of standard marking in proofreading with illustration.
12. Comprehension
13. Discuss the importance of precedent as source of law. What is ratio decidendi? What is the method of writing case comment?

CCSU LLB - Interpretation of Statutes - June 2023

LLB 6th Semester Examination, June 2023
Interpretation of Statutes (K-6001)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Name the doctrine "Generic words must follow the specific word."
Answer: Ejusdem Generis (words of a similar class)
2. Can an explanation clause enlarge the scope of original section?
3. Why should a taxing statute be strictly construed?
4. Define the rule of a Stare Dicisis.
5. Explain the rule of 'Casus Omissus'.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Contempranea expositio will not always be decisive of a question of construction. Discuss.
7. Discuss the doctrine of "Noscitur a sociis".
8. Explain "Reddendo Singula Singuli" doctrine

Section C
Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. How does Golden Rule of Interpretation differ from Literal Rule?
10. "The words of statute, when there is a doubt about their meaning is to be understood in the sense, in which they best harmonize with the subject matter of the enactment." Discuss.
11. Explain retrospective operation of statutes. Give reference of some decided case.
12. What canons of interpretation Indian judiciary adopts while interpreting the Indian Constitution? Examine.
13. Is a penal statute capable of wide interpretation? If so in what circumstances?