B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Discuss the rights of minorities to establish and manage the educational institutions.
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2. Q2 Explain the concept of equality as enshrined under Article 14 of the Constitution.
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3. Q3 Explain the powers of the President.
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4. Q4 Explain the various kinds of emergencies contemplated under the Constitution.
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5. Q5 Explain the procedure to amend the Indian Constitution and write a note on doctrine of basic structure.
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6. Q6 Explain with relevent cases the various types of writs contemplated under the Constitution of India.
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7. Q7 'Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free' - Discuss.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Doctrine of Eclipse.
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2. Q8 (b) Fundamental Duties.
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3. Q8 (c) Public Interest Litigation.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Haryana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, provided that a person having more than two children is not eligible to contest election for the post of Sarpanch or Panch in Gram Panchayats. However, this provision is not applicable to other institutions of local governance or for those contesting to the State Legislature. This was challenged by one Mr. Javed as discriminatory and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) Srikanth is working as the first division clerk at RTO Bangalore. An allegation was made that he had misappropriated lots of money in the department. After departmental inquiry he was removed from the service. In the meantime a criminal prosecution was intiated against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act. In the trial Srikanth pleaded that removal from the job is the first punishment and the criminal prosecution amounts for double jeopardy. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Bhavani Rao was selected as the Prime Ministirial candidate by PPP Party after the General Elections of 1991. Bhavani Rao's PPP had won only 251 seats in Lok Sabha and falls short of simple majority. PPP negotiated behind the screen with the members of LMM Party who had the strength of 17 members in Lok Sabha promising each of LMM members money of ₹ 1 crore for casting vote in favour of PPP during the process of proving majority. According PPP won confidence vote in the Parliament. A NGO 'Aradhana' suspecting foul play field a case with CBI and the matter came before the Supreme Court. PPP contended before the court privileges under Article 105. Decide.
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