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What is unique about the Indian Constitution?
What is unique about the Indian Constitution?
- It is the only constitution with no amendments
- It is the lengthiest written constitution in the world (correct)
- It is the oldest written constitution
- It is the shortest written constitution
What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
What is the purpose of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
- To establish the structure of the Supreme Court
- To guide the government in achieving social and economic welfare (correct)
- To guarantee fundamental rights to citizens
- To define crimes and prescribe punishments
What is the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to?
What is the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to?
- Contract law and formation of contracts
- Constitutional law and fundamental rights
- Tort law and civil wrongs
- Criminal law and definition of crimes (correct)
What is the essential element of a contract?
What is the essential element of a contract?
What type of tort is product liability an example of?
What type of tort is product liability an example of?
What is the study of developmental stages of Indian legal system?
What is the study of developmental stages of Indian legal system?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian legal system?
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian legal system?
What is the concept that prevents constitutional amendments from altering the basic structure of the Constitution?
What is the concept that prevents constitutional amendments from altering the basic structure of the Constitution?
What is the term for the guidelines that govern the behavior of lawyers?
What is the term for the guidelines that govern the behavior of lawyers?
What is the term for the wrongful act that causes harm to individuals or property?
What is the term for the wrongful act that causes harm to individuals or property?
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Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution
Lengthiest written constitution in the world; adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced on January 26, 1950
Basic Structure Doctrine
Basic Structure Doctrine
Constitutional amendments cannot alter the fundamental structure of the Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Rights
Guaranteed rights to citizens, including equality, freedom, and protection against exploitation; religious, cultural, and educational rights, and remedies.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Directive Principles of State Policy
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Preamble
Preamble
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Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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General Exceptions
General Exceptions
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Mens Rea
Mens Rea
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Actus Reus
Actus Reus
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Essential Elements of a Contract
Essential Elements of a Contract
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Valid Contract
Valid Contract
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Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract
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Law of Torts
Law of Torts
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Intentional Torts
Intentional Torts
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Negligent Torts
Negligent Torts
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Strict Liability Torts
Strict Liability Torts
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Criminal Liability
Criminal Liability
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Offer
Offer
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Acceptance
Acceptance
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Consideration
Consideration
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Capacity
Capacity
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Free Consent
Free Consent
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Lawful Object
Lawful Object
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Study Notes
MHCET 5-year LLB Study Notes
Constitutional Law
- Indian Constitution: Lengthiest written constitution in the world, adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced on January 26, 1950
- Basic Structure Doctrine: Constitutional amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution
- Fundamental Rights: Guaranteed to all citizens, including right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies
- Directive Principles of State Policy: Guidelines for the government to achieve social and economic welfare, but not enforceable by law
- Preamble: Enshrines the objectives of the Constitution, including sovereignty, socialism, democracy, and fraternity
Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC): Comprehensive criminal code that defines crimes and prescribes punishments
- General Exceptions: Defenses available to the accused, including mistake of fact, act of a child, insanity, intoxication, and consent
- Criminal Liability: Principles of liability, including mens rea, actus reus, and strict liability
- Offenses: Types of crimes, including murder, culpable homicide, hurt, wrongful restraint, and theft
- Punishments: Types of punishments, including death penalty, imprisonment, and fine
Contract Law
- Indian Contract Act, 1872: Law governing contracts, including formation, performance, and breach
- Essential Elements of a Contract: Offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, free consent, and lawful object
- Types of Contracts: Valid, void, voidable, and unenforceable contracts
- Performance of Contract: Rights and duties of parties, including obligations and discharge
- Breach of Contract: Remedies for breach, including damages, specific performance, and injunction
Tort Law
- Law of Torts: Civil wrongs that cause harm to individuals or property
- Essential Elements of Tort: Wrongful act, damages, and causation
- Types of Torts: Intentional torts (e.g., assault, battery), negligent torts (e.g., negligence), and strict liability torts (e.g., product liability)
- Defenses to Tort: Contributory negligence, voluntary assumption of risk, and sovereign immunity
- Remedies for Tort: Damages, injunction, and specific relief
Legal GK (General Knowledge)
- Legal History: Development of Indian legal system, including ancient, medieval, and modern periods
- Legal Systems: Overview of common law, civil law, and Islamic law systems
- Legal Institutions: Structure and functions of Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts
- Legal Profession: Roles and responsibilities of lawyers, including advocates, solicitors, and barristers
- Legal Ethics: Professional ethics and conduct of lawyers
Constitutional Law
- Indian Constitution: Adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced on January 26, 1950, is the lengthiest written constitution in the world
- Basic Structure Doctrine: Ensures that Constitutional amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution
- Fundamental Rights: Guaranteed to all citizens, including:
- Right to equality
- Right to freedom
- Right against exploitation
- Right to freedom of religion
- Cultural and educational rights
- Right to constitutional remedies
- Directive Principles of State Policy: Guidelines for the government to achieve social and economic welfare, but not enforceable by law
- Preamble: Enshrines the objectives of the Constitution, including sovereignty, socialism, democracy, and fraternity
Criminal Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC): Comprehensive criminal code that defines crimes and prescribes punishments
- General Exceptions: Defenses available to the accused, including:
- Mistake of fact
- Act of a child
- Insanity
- Intoxication
- Consent
- Criminal Liability: Principles of liability, including:
- Mens rea
- Actus reus
- Strict liability
- Offenses: Types of crimes, including:
- Murder
- Culpable homicide
- Hurt
- Wrongful restraint
- Theft
- Punishments: Types of punishments, including:
- Death penalty
- Imprisonment
- Fine
Contract Law
- Indian Contract Act, 1872: Law governing contracts, including formation, performance, and breach
- Essential Elements of a Contract: Includes:
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Consideration
- Capacity
- Free consent
- Lawful object
- Types of Contracts: Including:
- Valid contracts
- Void contracts
- Voidable contracts
- Unenforceable contracts
- Performance of Contract: Rights and duties of parties, including:
- Obligations
- Discharge
- Breach of Contract: Remedies for breach, including:
- Damages
- Specific performance
- Injunction
Tort Law
- Law of Torts: Civil wrongs that cause harm to individuals or property
- Essential Elements of Tort: Including:
- Wrongful act
- Damages
- Causation
- Types of Torts: Including:
- Intentional torts (e.g., assault, battery)
- Negligent torts (e.g., negligence)
- Strict liability torts (e.g., product liability)
- Defenses to Tort: Including:
- Contributory negligence
- Voluntary assumption of risk
- Sovereign immunity
- Remedies for Tort: Including:
- Damages
- Injunction
- Specific relief
Legal GK (General Knowledge)
- Legal History: Development of Indian legal system, including:
- Ancient period
- Medieval period
- Modern period
- Legal Systems: Overview of:
- Common law system
- Civil law system
- Islamic law system
- Legal Institutions: Structure and functions of:
- Supreme Court
- High Courts
- Subordinate courts
- Legal Profession: Roles and responsibilities of:
- Advocates
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Legal Ethics: Professional ethics and conduct of lawyers
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Study notes for MHCET 5-year LLB exam covering Indian Constitution, Basic Structure Doctrine, and Fundamental Rights