Legal Studies: CUET Mock Test - 4 - CUET MCQ

Consider the following statements.
Statement I: The US adopted the American Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Statement II: France adopted the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen at the beginning of the French Revolution.

Caveat Emptor means

The oath to a High Court Judge is administered by the

Consider the following statements.
Statement I: In India, there is a complete ban on advertising by lawyers.
Statement II: The USA is more flexible in comparison to India with granting permission for legal ads.

Assertion (A): Lok Adalats have jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigation stage as well as matters pending before any court.
Reason (R): Lok Adalats consist of either serving or retired judicial officers only, and not any other person.

Consider the following statements.
Statement I: Municipal law can serve as a defence to breach of International law.
Statement II: In case of dispute between International law and domestic law, International law always prevails.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement I - No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Statement II - Judiciary acts as a guardian of fundamental rights.

The retirement age of the Judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court respectively are

Which of the following is entrusted with the statutory duty of laying down the standards of professional conduct and etiquette for advocates in India?

"Qui facit per alium facit per se" means

Raman entered into an agreement with Sohan to pay him a sum of Rs. 3,000 if India won the World Cup, while Sohan to pay Rs. 3,000 to Raman if India did not win the World Cup. It is a

The Supreme Court was set up

Along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which of the following two covenants are taken together as International Bill of Human Rights?
I. International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights
II. International Covenant on Elimination of Slavery
III. International Covenant for Promotion of Rights of Indigenous People
IV. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Directions: The question consists of two statements, one labelled as Principle(s) and the other as Facts. You are to examine the principle(s) and apply it/them to the given facts carefully and select the best option.

Principle: Property rights are not perpetual and die with the land.
Facts: Rehan purchased a piece of land in Kashmir and started a small school over there. The school had about 500 enrollments and was running smoothly. The school, however, deteriorated during a landslide and Rehan claimed enforcement of his property rights from the government.

In which case was it held that judicial review is a basic feature of the Constitution?

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code.
a. The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs.
b. The Supreme Court protects the basic structure of the Constitution.
c. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts.

Directions: The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.

On 24th August 2017, the Supreme Court of India in a historic judgement declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. In declaring that this right stems from the fundamental right to life and liberty, the Court's decision has far-reaching consequences. The task before the nine-judge bench in the present case was to settle the law once and for all. This decision has connected our privacy jurisprudence over the years with our international commitments and established our conformity with comparative laws around the world.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that does not need to be separately articulated but can be derived from Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court was at pains to clarify that the fundamental right to privacy is not absolute and will always be subject to reasonable restrictions. It held that the State can impose restrictions on the right to privacy to protect legitimate State interests but it can only do so by following the three-pronged test summarized below:
i. Existence of a law that justifies an encroachment on privacy
ii. A legitimate State aim or need that ensures that the nature or the content of this law falls within the zone of reasonableness and operates to guard against arbitrary State action
iii. The means adopted by the State are proportional to the objects and needs sought to be fulfilled by the law
Consequently, all State action that could have an impact on privacy will now have to be measured against this three-fold test. This is likely to have an impact on several ongoing projects including most importantly, the Aadhaar identity project.

The decision was issued in order to set at rest an unsettled position in law that had a bearing on a number of cases currently before various courts of the land. Now that this has been done, each of those cases will be decided on their merits relying on the wealth of opinions expressed in the present judgement.

Therefore, in the near future, we are likely to receive a series of judgements on a wide range of matters that have a bearing on different aspects of privacy which will offer greater clarity on the manner in which Indian courts will look at these issues.

Q. In light of the arguments advanced in the passage, which of the following can be concluded?

Directions: The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.

On 24th August 2017, the Supreme Court of India in a historic judgement declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. In declaring that this right stems from the fundamental right to life and liberty, the Court's decision has far-reaching consequences. The task before the nine-judge bench in the present case was to settle the law once and for all. This decision has connected our privacy jurisprudence over the years with our international commitments and established our conformity with comparative laws around the world.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that does not need to be separately articulated but can be derived from Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court was at pains to clarify that the fundamental right to privacy is not absolute and will always be subject to reasonable restrictions. It held that the State can impose restrictions on the right to privacy to protect legitimate State interests but it can only do so by following the three-pronged test summarized below:
i. Existence of a law that justifies an encroachment on privacy
ii. A legitimate State aim or need that ensures that the nature or the content of this law falls within the zone of reasonableness and operates to guard against arbitrary State action
iii. The means adopted by the State are proportional to the objects and needs sought to be fulfilled by the law
Consequently, all State action that could have an impact on privacy will now have to be measured against this three-fold test. This is likely to have an impact on several ongoing projects including most importantly, the Aadhaar identity project.

The decision was issued in order to set at rest an unsettled position in law that had a bearing on a number of cases currently before various courts of the land. Now that this has been done, each of those cases will be decided on their merits relying on the wealth of opinions expressed in the present judgement.

Therefore, in the near future, we are likely to receive a series of judgements on a wide range of matters that have a bearing on different aspects of privacy which will offer greater clarity on the manner in which Indian courts will look at these issues.

Q. A businessman, who was alleged to have given bribes to bank employees to avail him of credit, challenged the investigative orders that directed interception of his telephone calls on the grounds that it violated his privacy. Supreme Court held that by tapping his phone in the case of economic offences where public emergency or public safety is not under threat is the violation of the right to privacy. Is this a valid order based on the reasoning cited in the above-given passage?

Directions: The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.

On 24th August 2017, the Supreme Court of India in a historic judgement declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. In declaring that this right stems from the fundamental right to life and liberty, the Court's decision has far-reaching consequences. The task before the nine-judge bench in the present case was to settle the law once and for all. This decision has connected our privacy jurisprudence over the years with our international commitments and established our conformity with comparative laws around the world.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that does not need to be separately articulated but can be derived from Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court was at pains to clarify that the fundamental right to privacy is not absolute and will always be subject to reasonable restrictions. It held that the State can impose restrictions on the right to privacy to protect legitimate State interests but it can only do so by following the three-pronged test summarized below:
i. Existence of a law that justifies an encroachment on privacy
ii. A legitimate State aim or need that ensures that the nature or the content of this law falls within the zone of reasonableness and operates to guard against arbitrary State action
iii. The means adopted by the State are proportional to the objects and needs sought to be fulfilled by the law
Consequently, all State action that could have an impact on privacy will now have to be measured against this three-fold test. This is likely to have an impact on several ongoing projects including most importantly, the Aadhaar identity project.

The decision was issued in order to set at rest an unsettled position in law that had a bearing on a number of cases currently before various courts of the land. Now that this has been done, each of those cases will be decided on their merits relying on the wealth of opinions expressed in the present judgement.

Therefore, in the near future, we are likely to receive a series of judgements on a wide range of matters that have a bearing on different aspects of privacy which will offer greater clarity on the manner in which Indian courts will look at these issues.

Q. State of Khagoldesh made a law which confers some special rights on security forces for the purpose of investigation in the cases of treason. This law is challenged in the Supreme Court of Khagoldesh on the alleged ground that it breaches the right to privacy of the citizens guaranteed under the constitution. Decide on the basis of the reading of the passage.

Directions: The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.

On 24th August 2017, the Supreme Court of India in a historic judgement declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. In declaring that this right stems from the fundamental right to life and liberty, the Court's decision has far-reaching consequences. The task before the nine-judge bench in the present case was to settle the law once and for all. This decision has connected our privacy jurisprudence over the years with our international commitments and established our conformity with comparative laws around the world.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that does not need to be separately articulated but can be derived from Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court was at pains to clarify that the fundamental right to privacy is not absolute and will always be subject to reasonable restrictions. It held that the State can impose restrictions on the right to privacy to protect legitimate State interests but it can only do so by following the three-pronged test summarized below:
i. Existence of a law that justifies an encroachment on privacy
ii. A legitimate State aim or need that ensures that the nature or the content of this law falls within the zone of reasonableness and operates to guard against arbitrary State action
iii. The means adopted by the State are proportional to the objects and needs sought to be fulfilled by the law
Consequently, all State action that could have an impact on privacy will now have to be measured against this three-fold test. This is likely to have an impact on several ongoing projects including most importantly, the Aadhaar identity project.

The decision was issued in order to set at rest an unsettled position in law that had a bearing on a number of cases currently before various courts of the land. Now that this has been done, each of those cases will be decided on their merits relying on the wealth of opinions expressed in the present judgement.

Therefore, in the near future, we are likely to receive a series of judgements on a wide range of matters that have a bearing on different aspects of privacy which will offer greater clarity on the manner in which Indian courts will look at these issues.

Q. A politician alleged that the government was illegally tapping telephones of his house and office. Subsequently, a court-monitored investigation revealed widespread wiretapping undertaken by the government without any justification. The same was challenged in the Supreme Court that it is the violation of the right to privacy. Decide.

Directions: The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.

On 24th August 2017, the Supreme Court of India in a historic judgement declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right protected under the Indian Constitution. In declaring that this right stems from the fundamental right to life and liberty, the Court's decision has far-reaching consequences. The task before the nine-judge bench in the present case was to settle the law once and for all. This decision has connected our privacy jurisprudence over the years with our international commitments and established our conformity with comparative laws around the world.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the right to privacy is a fundamental right that does not need to be separately articulated but can be derived from Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

The Supreme Court was at pains to clarify that the fundamental right to privacy is not absolute and will always be subject to reasonable restrictions. It held that the State can impose restrictions on the right to privacy to protect legitimate State interests but it can only do so by following the three-pronged test summarized below:
i. Existence of a law that justifies an encroachment on privacy
ii. A legitimate State aim or need that ensures that the nature or the content of this law falls within the zone of reasonableness and operates to guard against arbitrary State action
iii. The means adopted by the State are proportional to the objects and needs sought to be fulfilled by the law
Consequently, all State action that could have an impact on privacy will now have to be measured against this three-fold test. This is likely to have an impact on several ongoing projects including most importantly, the Aadhaar identity project.

The decision was issued in order to set at rest an unsettled position in law that had a bearing on a number of cases currently before various courts of the land. Now that this has been done, each of those cases will be decided on their merits relying on the wealth of opinions expressed in the present judgement.

Therefore, in the near future, we are likely to receive a series of judgements on a wide range of matters that have a bearing on different aspects of privacy which will offer greater clarity on the manner in which Indian courts will look at these issues.

Q. Identify the statements below which are true as per the given passage.

Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:
a. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is a part of the Constitution but it is not enforceable by courts.
b. The Preamble cannot be amended like other provisions of the Constitution.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Who among the following was instrumental in setting up of the first National Law School in Bangalore?

Assertion (A): The major advantage of an ombudsman is that he/she avoids the conflicts of interest inherent in self-policing.
Reason (R): Duties of an ombudsman are to investigate complaints and attempt to resolve them, usually through recommendations (binding or not) or mediation. (ADR A/R)

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given term.

Donatio mortis causa

Under criminal law, illegal gambling would fall under which category of crime?

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given term.

Ex turpi causa non oritur actio