B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2012 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Discuss the legal position and significance of the preamble of the constitution of India with decided cases.
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2. Q1 OR Article 14 permits classification but prohibits class legislation - Discuss.
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3. Q1 (b) What is Doctrine of Eclipse ?
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4. Q1 OR Can the state impose restrictions on the Institutions Managed by Minority ? Discuss.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the relationship between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy in the light of Judicial decisions.
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2. Q2 OR Examine the constitutional position of the Governor under Indian Constitution.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on Uniform Civil Code.
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4. Q2 OR Can the President of India become a dictator ? Discuss.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) How Independence of Judiciary is maintained under the Indian constitution ? Discuss.
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2. Q3 OR Briefly examine the constitutional remedies for the enforcement of fundamental rights under the constitution of India.
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3. Q3 (b) Is there any need for Judicial Commission ? Discuss.
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4. Q3 OR Is Supreme Court bound by its own decisions ? Discuss.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Briefly discuss the power of parliament to legislate upon a subject in the state list.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the power of parliament to amend the constitution with decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) State Government banned leases for Quarrying of black granite to private persons and reserved for government corporation under Mines Act. It is challenged that it violated freedom of Trade. Discuss the validity of the Act.
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4. Q4 OR What is the constitutional position in case of repugnancy between central law and state law ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is meant by failure of constitutional Machinery in state ? State its effects with decided cases.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the liability of the state for the torts committed by its servants.
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3. Q5 (b) Whether Compulsory retirement amount to removal from service ? Discuss.
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4. Q5 OR 'X' secured Job by false certificate and he was dismissed from service. Is he protected by Article 311 of constitution ?
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