List of top Legal Studies Questions

‘Pigeon Hole Theory’ under law of torts was coined by

“Law of Tort is a general liability which originates from the violation of duty determined by the law.” Who said this ?

he aggrieved party suffered due to a tort committed by many wrongdoers may file a civil suit against :
1. Anyone of the wrongdoers
2. Few of the wrongdoers
3. All of the wrongdoers

Depending upon the apportionment of compensation done by the court or otherwise, the aggrieved party suffered due to a tort committed by many tort-feasors may get compensation from
1. Anyone of the tort-feasors
2. Few of the tort-feasors
3. All of the tort-feasors

There are two basic concepts, which together govern the right to property of an individual. According to these concepts, the possessor has a better claim to the title of the object than anyone, except the ________. Fill the blank from the following options :

“Fīat jūsticia ruat coelum” is a Latin legal phrase, which means

A usage is a repetition of acts whereas _________ is the law or general rule that arises from such repetition. It also derives its authority from its adoption into the law and is binding regardless of any acts of assent by the parties. What is this ?

“Natural law is nothing other than the participation of eternal law in rational creatures… the imprint of God’s providential plan on man’s natural reason” Who stated this ?

Who gave ‘Pure Theory of Law’ ?

“Law is social engineering which means a balance between the competing interests in society,” in which applied science are used for resolving individual and social problems. Who said this ?

“Law is derived from social facts and depends not on the State authority but on social compulsion.” Whose words are these ?

The nature of any legal system is a reflection of the spirit of its people, which is known as Volksgeist.” Find out who from the following is the jurist, who rejected the theories of natural law as well as positive law.

This school of jurisprudence, which studies law as it is and in its actual working and its effects. This school rejects traditional definition of law and also avoids any dogmatic formulation and fully concentrates on decisions given by the courts. Name the school.

Who amongst the following enunciated the principle: “It is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong ?”

Doli incapax means incapable of crime forming a defence for children that a child is incapable of crime. Basis of this presumption lies in the theory of criminal responsibility, which means that a person should be held criminally responsible only for acts he intends to commit. Doli incapax finds its importance in which of the legislations in India ?

Which of the following judgments relates to the proclamation of President’s Rule in a State under Article 356 of the Constitution of India ?

From which nine-Judge Bench judgment of the Supreme Court has the following been excerpted ?
“[I]t is privacy which is a powerful guarantee if the state were to introduce compulsory drug trials of non-consenting men or women. The sanctity of marriage, the liberty of procreation, the choice of a family life and the dignity of being are matters which concern every individual irrespective of social strata or economic well being. The pursuit of happiness is founded upon autonomy and dignity. Both are essential attributes of privacy which makes no distinction between the birth marks of individuals.”

“Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; to severe, seldom executed.” Who said this ?

“Obedience to the law is demanded as a right, not asked as a favor.” Who said this ?

‘Development as freedom’ is based upon concept of “the enhancement of freedoms that allow people to lead lives that they have reason to live” is based upon the book written by

In Development as Freedom, five specific types of freedoms have been outlined.
Which one of the following set of freedoms did NOT find mention there ?

Which of the following statements is true ?

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 377 (V) - is famously known as

Which of the following is a requisite condition for a contract with the Government under Article 299 of the Constitution of India ?

Jus cogens means