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Legal Principles and Doctrines

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Legal principles and doctrines establish the foundational rules of jurisprudence and civil rights. Questions cover constitutional reasonable restrictions, courtroom evidence standards, and property laws. These topics are strictly necessary for law legal studies exams and judicial services prelims.

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Legal Principles and Doctrines Questions

Multiple choice

T/F A coroner must have a medical license to perform autopsies

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unlike medical examiners, coroners are often elected local officials who are not required to have a medical degree or license. When an autopsy is necessary, the coroner delegates the procedure to a licensed forensic pathologist rather than performing it themselves. Therefore, a coroner does not need a medical license to hold office.

Multiple choice

Certiorari is writ which means ____________

  1. to prohibit or forbid

  2. to not to unlawfully detain a person

  3. to be more fully informed

  4. to restrain a person from acting in public office.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Certiorari is a writ issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to quash an order or decision, literally meaning to be more fully informed or to be certified.

Multiple choice

are Habeas corpus, Mandamus probhition, quo waranto the writs of constitutional remedies

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto are the five writs of constitutional remedies under Article 32 (Supreme Court) and Article 226 (High Courts). These writs can be issued for enforcement of fundamental rights. The question spells 'prohibition' as 'probhition' - a minor typo.

Multiple choice

What is affidavit?

  1. Over regulation of political parties

  2. Decision making body of the party

  3. Details of the contesting candidate

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

An affidavit is a signed document submitted by a candidate to the Election Commission, providing details about their assets, liabilities, and criminal records.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of PIL?

  1. A. It is filed by a public-spirited individual or organization

  2. B. It seeks to enforce fundamental rights or public interest

  3. C. It requires a locus standi or legal standing

  4. D. It is always adversarial in nature
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D Correct answer
Explanation

PIL is not always adversarial in nature. It can also be used to seek collaborative solutions to public interest issues.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common finding in defendants found to be incompetent to stand trial?

  1. Intellectual disability

  2. Severe mental illness

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Personality disorder
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Personality disorder is not a common finding in defendants found to be incompetent to stand trial. Intellectual disability, severe mental illness, and substance abuse are more common.

Multiple choice

Which legal principle requires sports organizations to provide athletes with a fair and impartial hearing before imposing disciplinary action?

  1. Due Process

  2. Equal Protection

  3. Freedom of Speech

  4. Freedom of Assembly
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The legal principle of Due Process requires sports organizations to provide athletes with a fair and impartial hearing before imposing disciplinary action.

Multiple choice

Is Taqlid mandatory in Muslim Law?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the circumstances

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Taqlid is not mandatory in Muslim Law. Muslims are free to choose whether to follow a particular school of thought or to practice Ijtihad.

Multiple choice

A permanent injunction is granted when:

  1. The plaintiff has suffered irreparable harm

  2. The defendant is likely to continue their wrongful conduct

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Permanent injunctions are issued to prevent future harm when irreparable harm has already occurred or is likely to occur.

Multiple choice

The doctrine of laches bars a claim for specific performance when:

  1. The plaintiff has unreasonably delayed in bringing the claim

  2. The defendant has changed their position in reliance on the plaintiff's delay

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Laches bars a claim for specific performance when there has been unreasonable delay and the defendant has been prejudiced by the delay.

Multiple choice

What are the legal requirements for a valid plea bargain?

  1. The plea must be knowing and voluntary.

  2. The defendant must be represented by an attorney.

  3. The plea must be entered into in open court.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are several legal requirements for a valid plea bargain, including the requirement that the plea be knowing and voluntary, that the defendant be represented by an attorney, and that the plea be entered into in open court.

Multiple choice

What is a straight plea?

  1. A plea in which the defendant admits guilt to the charges against them.

  2. A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt, but agrees to be sentenced as if they had.

  3. A plea in which the defendant contests the charges against them.

  4. None of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A straight plea is a plea in which the defendant admits guilt to the charges against them.

Multiple choice

What is an Alford plea?

  1. A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt, but agrees to be sentenced as if they had.

  2. A plea in which the defendant admits guilt to the charges against them.

  3. A plea in which the defendant contests the charges against them.

  4. None of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

An Alford plea is a plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt, but agrees to be sentenced as if they had.