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Indian law and jurisprudence cover statutory frameworks like the Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Indian Penal Code, alongside landmark judicial precedents. Legal topics are crucial for law entrance exams, judiciary examinations, and general awareness papers. Answer these questions to learn about defamation, administrative tribunals, and criminal procedure code sections.
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Indian Law and Jurisprudence Questions
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preventive relief how granted
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temporary and perpetual injunctions
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 36 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 is titled 'Preventive relief how granted' and provides the manner in which preventive relief (including injunctions) can be granted by courts. It establishes the procedural framework for granting preventive relief, distinct from the substantive provisions about types of injunctions.
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preventive relief hour granted
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temporary and perpetual injunctions
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 37 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 specifically provides for preventive relief, which includes both temporary and perpetual injunctions. Preventive relief is granted to restrain a party from doing something that would cause injury to another party. Option A has a typo ('hour' should be 'here').
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Under Section 36
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Under Section 38
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Under Section 37
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Under Section 42
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 37 of the Specific Relief Act is the specific provision that deals with preventive relief including both temporary and perpetual injunctions. Sections 36, 38, and 42 deal with other aspects of specific relief (declaratory decrees, perpetual injunctions, and injunction to perform negative agreements respectively).
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perpetual injunction when granted
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mandatory injunctions
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injunction when refused
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 38 of the Specific Relief Act specifically provides for perpetual injunctions - when they can be granted. Perpetual injunctions are granted in cases like where the defendant is a trustee, where no standard exists for calculating damages, or where monetary compensation would be inadequate.
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when the plaintiff has a no personals interest in the matter
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to restrain any person from instituting any proceeding in a Court not subordinate to that from which the injunction is sought
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to restrain any person from applying to any legislative body
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All of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Under Section 41 of the Specific Relief Act, injunctions cannot be granted in three specific situations: (1) when plaintiff has no personal interest, (2) to restrain proceedings in courts not subordinate to the injunction-granting court, and (3) to restrain applications to legislative bodies. Since ALL three restrictions apply, option D is correct.
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mandatory injunctions
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damages in lieu of, or in addition to injunction
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injunction when refused
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 40 of the Specific Relief Act provides that the court may award damages in lieu of (instead of) or in addition to an injunction. This gives courts flexibility in granting relief - they may award only damages, only injunction, or both depending on case circumstances.
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injunction to perform negative agreement
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injunction when refused
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damages in lieu of or in addition to injunction
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All of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 42 of the Specific Relief Act specifically provides for injunctions to perform negative agreements - situations where a party has agreed NOT to do something, and the court can enforce that negative covenant through injunction. This is distinct from the general provisions on temporary and perpetual injunctions.
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temporary
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perpetual
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temporary or perpetual
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mandatory
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Preventive relief under the Specific Relief Act is granted at the court's discretion through EITHER temporary OR perpetual injunctions. The type of injunction granted depends on case circumstances - temporary for interim relief, perpetual for final relief when appropriate.
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The Code of Criminal Procedure
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The Specific Relief Act
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The Code of Civil Procedure
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
While the Specific Relief Act provides for temporary injunctions, the PROCEDURE for temporary injunctions is regulated by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC), specifically Order 39 Rules 1 and 2. The Specific Relief Act only provides the substantive right, not the procedural mechanism.
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after the expiry of six months from the date of dispossession
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against the Government
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 6 suits (by persons dispossessed without consent) face two key restrictions: a 6-month limitation period from the date of dispossession, and they cannot be maintained against the government. Both conditions must be satisfied - the time bar protects against stale claims, and government immunity prevents sovereign interference challenges.
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contracts not specially enforceable
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who may obtain specific performance
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personal bars to relief
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 15 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 enumerates the persons who may obtain specific performance of contracts. It establishes eligibility criteria for seeking this equitable remedy.
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discretion as to decreeing specific performance
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power to award compensation in certain cases
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power to grant relief for possession partition, refund of earnest money
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Section 20 of the Specific Relief Act grants courts discretionary power to decree specific performance. The court may refuse relief if it would be unfair or impractical, even if the contract is valid.
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territorial constituencies
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membership in Rajya Sabha
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office of profit
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dissolution of Lok Sabha
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In this case, Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan was disqualified as Rajya Sabha member on the grounds of holding an office of profit.
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Aruna Ramachandra Shanbaugh v. Union of India
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Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab
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P. Rathinam v. Union of India
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Maruti Sripati Dubal v. State of Maharashtra
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Passive euthanasia is legal in India. The Supreme Court of India legalised passive euthanasia by means of withdrawal of life support to patients in a permanent vegetative state.
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Art. 316
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Art. 317
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Art. 350
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Art. 351
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Article 317 of the Indian Constitution states provision in accordance with removal or suspension of a member of Public Service Commission.