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Class 12 Commerce Legal Studies
Arbitration,Tribunal Adjudication And Alternate Dispute Resolution
Quiz 2
Part III of the Act deals with _____________.
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Geneva Conventions
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Conciliation
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UNCITRAL
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New York Convention awards
Explanation
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 has been divided into three parts. Part I of the Act deals with Domestic Arbitration in general whereas Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with execution of certain foreign awards which includes New York Convention Awards as well as Geneva Convention Awards. Conciliation on the other hand is dealt with part III of the Act.
In Conciliation _______________.
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the parties come to settlement after the award of the conciliator
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the parties come to a settlement without making of any award by the conciliator
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the parties come to any settlement only after the agreement of settlement or conciliation is signed in front of the conciliator
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All of the above
Explanation
Conciliation is one of the non binding and informal procedures where an impartial third party, known as the conciliator, assist the parties to a dispute in reaching a mutually agreed settlement of the dispute without any litigation. And as conciliation is non-binding in nature, there is no compulsion on the party to reach to a settlement only after award made by the Conciliator.
Hence, B is the correct option.
Part III of the Act, shows the importance of _____________.
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voluntary conciliation
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involuntary conciliation
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directive conciliation
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none of the above
Explanation
Conciliation is one of the non binding procedures where an impartial third party, known as the conciliator, assist the parties to a dispute in reaching a mutually agreed settlement of the dispute. As per Part III of the act, the process of conciliation extends whether contractual or not. But the disputes must arise out of the legal relationship. It means that the dispute must be such as to give one party the right to sue and to the other party the liability to be sued. But Part III of the Act does not apply to such disputes as cannot be submitted to conciliation by the virtue of any law for the time being in force. This shows the importance of voluntary conciliation.
The conciliator is required to be bound by ____________.
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Principles of natural justice
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Code of Criminal Procedure, $$1973$$
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Code of Civil Procedure, $$1908$$
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Both (A) and (C)
Explanation
A is the correct option.
The principle of Conciliation is based on the principle of natural justice and fairness and the conciliators are bound with this principle. On the other hand, as per section 66 of the act, the conciliator is not bound by
the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 or the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The provisions for the appointment of the conciliator is laid down under _____________.
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section $$64$$
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section $$67$$
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section $$62$$
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section $$61$$
Explanation
The Conciliators to a conciliation proceeding is appointed as per provisions of section 64 of the Act. In conciliation proceedings with one conciliator, the parties may
agree on the name of a sole conciliator.
In conciliation proceedings with two conciliators, each party may
appoint one conciliator.
In conciliation proceedings with three conciliators, each party may
appoint one conciliator and the parties may agree on the name of
the third conciliator who shall act as the presiding conciliator.
Conciliation law is adopted on the pattern of _____________.
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ICADR Rules, $$1996$$
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Arbitration(Protocol and Convention) Act, $$1937$$
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UNCITRAL Rules, $$1980$$
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None of the above
Explanation
As per section 61 which lies in Part III of the Act which deals with Conciliation, this Part shall apply to conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationship, whether contractual or not and to all proceedings. Furthermore, this Part shall not apply where by virtue of any law for the time being in force certain disputes may not be submitted to conciliation. This provision is almost same to the pattern of Article 1 of the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules, 1980. Further, preamble of the act also mentions that as UNCITRAL has adopted the UNCITRAL Conciliation rules 1980, the act also adopts the pattern of the rules.
The power and functions of the conciliator has been laid down under ______________.
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section $$64$$
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section $$62$$
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section $$67$$
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section $$63$$
Explanation
The role of conciliators has been provided under section 67 of the act which includes the powers and functions of the conciliators. The roles are:
The conciliator shall assist the parties in an independent and impartial
manner in their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.
The conciliator shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness and
justice, giving consideration to, among other things, the rights and
obligations of the parties, the usages of the trade concerned and the
circumstances surrounding the dispute, including any previous business
practices between the parties.
The conciliator may conduct the conciliation proceedings in such a
manner as he considers appropriate, taking into account the circumstances
of the case, the wishes the parties may express, including any request by a
party that the conciliator hear oral statements, and the need for a speedy
settlement of the dispute.
The conciliator may, at any stage of the conciliation proceedings, make proposals for a settlement of the dispute. Such proposals need not be in writing and need not be accompanied by a statement of the reasons.
Conciliation proceedings are incorporated under _____________.
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section $$61$$ to $$81$$ of Part III of the Act
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section $$60$$ to $$81$$ of Part III of the Act
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section $$59$$ to $$86$$ of Part III of the Act
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none of the above
Explanation
Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 has been divided into three parts. Part I of the Act deals with Domestic Arbitration in general whereas Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with execution of certain foreign awards which includes New York Convention Awards as well as Geneva Convention Awards. Conciliation on the other hand is dealt with part III of the Act which are incorporated from Section 61 to 81 of the Act.
Section $$61$$ is in pattern of _______________.
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UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
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Arbitration(Protocol and Convention) Act, $$1937$$
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Geneva Convention
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none of the above
Explanation
As per section 61 which lies in Part III of the Act which deals with Conciliation, this Part shall apply to
conciliation of disputes arising out of legal relationship, whether
contractual or not and to all proceedings relating thereto. Furthermore,
this Part shall not apply where by virtue of any law for the time being in
force certain disputes may not be submitted to conciliation. This provision is almost same to the pattern of Article 1 of the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules.
Section $$64$$, which provides for the procedure for the appointment of the conciliator is enacted on the basis of:
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Article $$2$$ of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
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Article $$4$$ of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
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Article $$3$$ of UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules
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None of the above
Explanation
Article 4 of the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules 1980 has provided for the appointment of the Conciliators. On the same pattern, section 64 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has provisions for appointment of conciliators. Both UNCITRAL rules and the act provides that in conciliation proceedings with one conciliator, the parties may agree on the name of a sole conciliator. In conciliation proceedings with two conciliators, each party may appoint one conciliator. In conciliation proceedings with three conciliators, each party may appoint one conciliator and the parties may agree on the name of the third conciliator who shall act as the presiding conciliator.
For the purpose of section $$5$$ of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, $$1996$$, which among the following statements are true?
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No Judicial authority shall intervene except where provided in the Act
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Judicial authority shall intervene
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Judicial authority shall intervene if Chief Justice of India intends so
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None of the above
Explanation
Section 5 of the act provides for extent of the judicial intervention in arbitration and provides that in matter governed by this Part, no judicial
authority shall intervene except where so provided in this Part.
Inability of lawyer to attend arbitral sitting due to illness is ground ___________________.
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For setting aside the award
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For adjustment
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For sending the case of court
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For reappointment the arbitrator
Explanation
As per section 34(2) of the act, an arbitral award may be set aside by the court only if
the party making the application furnishes proof that-
(i) A party was under some incapacity, or
(ii) The arbitration agreement is not valid under the law to
which the parties have subjected it or, failing any indication
hereon, under the law for the time being in force; or
(iii) The party making the application was not given proper
notice of the appointment of an arbitrator or of the arbitral
proceedings or was otherwise unable to present his case; or
(iv) The arbitral award deals with a dispute not contemplated by
or not falling within the terms of the submission to
arbitration, or it contains decisions on matters beyond the
scope of the submission to arbitration:
(v) The composition of the arbitral tribunal or the arbitral procedure
was not in accordance with the agreement of the parties, unless
such agreement was in conflict with a provision of this Part from
which the parties cannot derogate, or, failing such agreement, was
not in accordance with this Part;
Here in the present case if the lawyer is unable to attend the arbitral sitting, it shall be covered under Section 34(2) (iii) of the act.
The Arbitral Tribunal shall issue an order for termination of the arbitral proceedings where:
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claimant withdraws his claim, unless the respondent objects to the order and the arbitral Tribunal recognises a legitimate interest on his part in obtaining a final settlement of the dispute
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the parties agree on the termination of the proceedings
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arbitral Tribunal finals that the combination of the proceedings has for any other reason become unnecessary or impossible
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All the above
Explanation
Under section 32 of the act, t
he arbitral proceeding shall be terminated by the final arbitral award or
by all order of the arbitral tribunal.
The arbitral tribunal shall issue an order for the termination of the arbitral
proceedings where-
(a) The claimant withdraws his claim unless the respondent objects to
the order and the arbitral tribunal recognizes a legitimate interest
on his part in obtaining a final settlement of the dispute,
(b) The parties agree on the termination of the proceedings as, or
(c) The arbitral tribunal finds that the continuation of the proceedings has for
any other reason become unnecessary or impossible.
Hence, D is the correct option.
A written arbitration agreement is authentic if it is contained in ____________________.
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a document signed by the parties
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an exchange of letters, telex, telegrams or other means of telecommunication which provide a record of the agreement
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an exchange of statements of claim and defence in which the existence of the agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by the other
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all the options are correct
Explanation
As per section 7(4) of the act, authenticity of a written arbitration agreement is checked if it is contained in:
A document signed by the parties;
An exchange of letters, telex, telegrams or other means of telecommunication which provide a record of the agreement; or
An exchange of statements of claim and defence in which the
existence of the agreement is alleged by one party and not denied
by the other.
Section $$63$$ deals with _______________.
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number of conciliators
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appointment of conciliators
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role of conciliators
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none of the above
Explanation
Section 63 of the Act deals with number of conciliators in a conciliation proceedings. It says that,
there shall be one conciliator unless the parties agree that there shall be
two or three conciliators.
Where there is more than one conciliator, they ought, as a general rule, to
act jointly.
Appointment of conciliators has been provided under section 64 of the act.
Role of Conciliators is dealt under section 67 of the Act.
Part IV of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with ______________
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Geneva Conventions
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costs and Expenses
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supplementary Provisions
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None of the above
Explanation
Part IV of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 deals with supplementary provisions of the act which starts from Section 82 to 86. These provisions help all other parts for the completeness of the act.
Under section $$41$$, where a party cannot represent himself due to insolvency, he shall be represented by _______________.
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Official Assignee
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Arbitrator himself
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Receiver
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both (a) and (c)
Explanation
Section 41 deals with provisions of arbitration in case insolvency of any of the party. According to it, in case a person has been declared insolvent, any dispute arising there out or in connection shall be
submitted to arbitration, the said term shall, if the receiver adopts the
contract, be enforceable by or against him so far as it relates to any such
dispute. Also in case if person is declared insolvent and became the party to an arbitration before the
commencement of the insolvency proceedings
and any matter to which the agreement applies is
required to be determined in connection with, or for the purposes of, the
insolvency proceedings, then
any other party or the receiver may apply to the judicial
authority having jurisdiction in the insolvency proceedings for an order
directing that the matter in question shall be submitted to arbitration in
accordance with the arbitration agreement, and the judicial authority may,
if it is of opinion that, having regard to all the circumstances of the case. For this purpose,
“receiver” includes an Official Assignee.
The Principle of Confidentially' is laid down under:
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section $$76$$
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section $$73$$
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section $$75$$
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section $$74$$
Explanation
The provision for confidentiality has been dealt with under section 75 of the Act. It states that
the conciliator and the parties shall keep confidential all
matters relating to the conciliation proceedings. Confidentiality shall extend also
to the settlement agreement, except where its disclosure is necessary for purposes
of implementation and enforcement.
Section $$30$$ of the Act lays down the provision for:
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mutual settlement of disputes by parties before the arbitral Tribunal
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form and content of the interim award
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termination of the proceedings of an arbitral Tribunal
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correction and interpretation of an arbitral Tribunal
Explanation
Section 30 of the act talks about settlement during arbitration. It says that, arbitral tribunal shall
encourage settlement of the dispute and, with the agreement of the
parties; the arbitrat tribunal may use mediation, conciliation or other
procedures at any time during the arbitral proceedings to encourage
settlement.
If, during, arbitral proceedings, the parties settle the dispute, the arbitral
tribunal shall terminate the proceedings and, if requested by the parties
and not objected to by the arbitral tribunal, record the settlement in the
form of an award on agreed terms.
Section $$81$$ of the Act lays down the provision for _____________.
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admissibility of evidence in other proceedings
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role of conciliator in other proceedings
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power of the High Court to make rules
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none of the above
Explanation
As per section 81 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, provisions for admissibility of evidence in other proceedings has been dealt with. It states that
the parties shall not rely on or
introduce as evidence in arbitral or judicial proceedings, whether or not such
proceedings relate to the dispute that is the subject of the conciliation
proceedings.
Inability of counsel to appear due to illness before arbitrator is a ground covered
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under section $$30$$ of Arbitration Act, $$1940$$
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under section $$34(2)$$ of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, $$1996$$
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under section $$30$$ of the Limitation Act, $$1963$$
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under section $$31$$ of Arbitration and
Explanation
As per section 34(2) of the act, an arbitral award may be set aside by the court only if the party making the application furnishes proof that-
(i) A party was under some incapacity, or
(ii) The arbitration agreement is not valid under the law to which the parties have subjected it or, failing any indication hereon, under the law for the time being in force; or
(iii) The party making the application was not given proper notice of the appointment of an arbitrator or of the arbitral proceedings or was otherwise unable to present his case; or
(iv) The arbitral award deals with a dispute not contemplated by or not falling within the terms of the submission to arbitration, or it contains decisions on matters beyond the scope of the submission to arbitration:
(v) The composition of the arbitral tribunal or the arbitral procedure was not in accordance with the agreement of the parties, unless such agreement was in conflict with a provision of this Part from which the parties cannot derogate, or, failing such agreement, was not in accordance with this Part;
Here in the present case if the lawyer is unable to attend the arbitral sitting, it shall be covered under Section 34(2) (iii) of the act.
Given below is a statement of legal principle followed by factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts and select the most appropriate answer.
Principle: The owner of a land is entitled to the column of air space above the surface ad infinitum. But, the right is restricted to such height as is necessary for the ordinary used and employment of his land, and the structure on it. A had constructed a single-storeyed house on a corner site. He had no intention of building an additional floor. B is neighbour, who ran an internet parlour got a hoarding made, which protruded over A's house at a height of around $$6$$ feet above the terrace. A sues B for trespass.
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A will succeed since B's act amounts to trespass
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A will not succeed since he was anyway not planning to build an additional storey
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A will not succeed since the hoarding is not obstructing him
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A will not succeed since B has a right to erect a hoarding
Explanation
According to the principle, the right is restricted to such height as is necessary for the ordinary use and employment of land law, and the structure on it. In this case the height of $$6 ft$$. only. It will not take sufficient air space and therefore 'A' will not succeed.
An appeal against the order of 'Adjudicating Authority' shall be filed to the 'Appellate Tribunal' within a period of
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$$40\ days$$
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$$45\ days$$
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$$50\ days$$
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$$30\ days$$
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An appeal against the order of 'Adjudicating Authority' shall be filed to the 'Appellate Tribunal' within a period of 45 days.
The term "Restitution" means-
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Restoration of things to its original state
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Repairing the thing
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Compensating the aggrieved party
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All the three
Explanation
The term "Restitution" means restoration of things to it's original state.
Grievance procedures are based on the principle of natural justice:
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Justice
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Principle
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Procedure
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Commitment
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Grievance procedures are based on the principle of natural justice: Justice
Moot courts, in law schools, are ___________________________.
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exercises of law teaching
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legal problems in the form of imaginary cases, argued by two opposing students before a bench pretending to be a real court
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imaginary class room where a student acts as a teacher
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a debate on a legal problem
Explanation
Moot court is an extracurricular activity in law schools where the students are given legal problems and they play a role of a counsel in a mock hearing , preparing and arguing cases.
Principle
: Law does not penalize for wrongs which are of trivial nature.
Facts
: In the course of a discussion, 'A' threw a file of papers at the table which touched the hands of 'B'.
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'A' is liable for insulting 'B'.
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'A' is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.
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'A' is liable for his act, as the file touched B's hand.
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'A' is liable for his act, as it assaulted 'B'.
Explanation
According to the section 95 of the Indian Penal Code nothing is an offense by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm. The reasonable conclusion drawn A is not liable for his act, as it was of trivial nature.
A. A posteriori From effect of cause
B. A priori From cause to effect
C. Arbitration Mediation
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A-1, B-2, C-3
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A-2, B-1, C-3
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A-3, B-2, C-1
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None of these
Explanation
A-1 , B-2 , C-3.
A posteriori portrays a technique for thinking from given, express perceptions or trials to reach and figure general standards from them. This is likewise called inductive thinking.
A priori from
the earlier is a term of rationale used to signify that when one for the most part acknowledged truth is acted to be a reason, another specific impact should essentially follow.
Artibration is a method where a debate is submitted, by understanding of the parties, to at least one judges who settle on a coupling choice on the contest.
What does Obiter
dictrum
mean?
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A remark in the passing, that is, something said by a judge while giving judgement that was not essential to the decision in the case
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It is a part of ratio decline of the case and therefore creates binding precedent.
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These are the valid observations
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None of the above
Explanation
Obiter
dictrum
means a
remark in the passing, that is, something said by a judge while giving judgement that was not essential to the decision in the case
Which of the following is related to the institution of Ombudsman (or Lokpal)?
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It redresses public grievances.
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It is a creation of the Parliament/State Legislature.
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It does not come under the Executive's control.
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All the above.
Explanation
A Lokpal which means caretaker of people in sanskrit, is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman who represents the public interest. The concept of an ombudsman is borrowed form Sweden. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over all Members of Parliament and central government employees in cases of corruption.
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