The question (8 marks)
'Only important cases are reported.' Discuss. Distinguish official from private law reports in India, and explain how a citation such as AIR 1973 SC 1461 or (2017) 10 SCC 1 is read. (8 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 7 · Law Reports, Citations and Finding Case Law of Legal Language including Legal Writing and General English.
Authorities you will need
- Indian Law Reports Act 1875, s. 3
- Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
- Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India
- Constitution of India, Article 141
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