B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2013 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Examine the nature of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the principles of equality as laid under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'Preventive Detention'.
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4. Q1 OR The State Govt. detained large number of persons under Narcotic Drugs Act for a long period without trial. The 'Undertrial Prisoners' questioned the validity on the ground of violation of Article 21 of the Constitution. Decide.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the constitutional position of the President of India.
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2. Q2 OR Critically examine the primary status of the fundamental rights over the directive principles of State Policy.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on 'Fundamental Duties'.
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4. Q2 OR Can the courts declare any law as void on the ground that it contravenes any of the Directive Principles ? Answer with the help of decided cases.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the scope of original and advisory jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India.
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2. Q3 OR Examine the provisions relating to transfer of judges from one High Court to another in the light of decided cases. State whether such transfers affect the independence of judiciary.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on 'Public Interest Litigation'.
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4. Q3 OR Can a member of a Parliament raise a discussion as to the conduct of Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court ? Answer with reference to decided cases.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State the legislative relations between the union and the states.
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2. Q4 OR Examine the power of the Parliament to amend the constitution referring to decided cases.
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3. Q4 (b) A municipality levies 'Octroi duty' on the entry goods into its local areas. 'X' a trader challenges the validity of the imposition of Octroi duty on the ground of violation of Article 301. Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the provisions regarding different kinds of emergencies under the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the extent of Government liability in Torts under the Constitution. Refer decided cases.
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3. Q5 (b) 'A' was appointed on an official capacity to the higher post. After two years of service he was reverted to his original post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. Is it valid ?
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on 'Doctrine of Pleasure'.
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.