Question

Consider the following statements and mark the correct option:
1. Precedents help in the progressive development of law.
2. Copyright is a corporeal right.
3. In the process of interpretation, judges do make the law.

• A. All are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 1 and 3 are correct
• D. Only 1 is correct

Hint:

Remember: Corporeal = Physical (land, car). Incorporeal = Abstract (Copyright, Patent, Reputation). This distinction is a frequent examiner favorite.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The classification of rights and the role of the judiciary are fundamental in Jurisprudence.

• Precedent: A previous court decision that serves as an authority for deciding subsequent cases.

• Corporeal vs Incorporeal: Corporeal rights relate to material objects (tangible).

• Incorporeal rights: These relate to intangible things like Intellectual Property.

Step 1: Evaluating Statements 1 and 3.
Judicial precedents ensure that law evolves with changing societal needs. While judges "interpret" law, their interpretations often create binding new rules. Thus, statement 1 and 3 are legally recognized as correct.

Step 2: Evaluating Statement 2.
Copyright is an

Incorporeal Right, not a corporeal one. It is a right over an intangible creation of the human mind. Because statement 2 is false, only (C) satisfies the conditions.