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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the objectives enshrined in the Preamble. Can the Preamble be amended ?
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2. Q1 OR Analyse the definition of the term 'state' as provided in Art.12 of the constitution.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'Doctrine of Eclipse'.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' an accused in a criminal case is asked by the court to produce a document in his possession, which is in his handwriting, for the purpose of comparison of his handwriting. 'A' refuses to produce the same on the ground that he can not be compelled to be a witness against himself. Advise him.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the powers of the President of India.
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2. Q2 OR Examine the relation between Fundamental Rights and 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 What are the characteristics of a 'Parliamentary form of Government' ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the original and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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2. Q3 OR Critically evaluate the procedure for appointment of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
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3. Q3 (b) What are the grounds for the issue of writ of mandamus ?
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Judicial Restraint'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the 'legislative relations' between the center and states.
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2. Q4 OR "Power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution is not unlimited". Explain.
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3. Q4 (b) Wrtite a note on 'Federalism'.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' grows tea and transport it to Kolkata via Assam. Assam state legislature has passed a law imposing taxes on goods carried by road and Inland waterways. Is A liable to pay tax ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) What is national emergency ? What are the consequences of its proclamation ?
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the contractual liability of the Government under Art. 299(1) of the Constitution.
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3. Q5 (b) 'K' a government servant was appointed to officiate on a higher post. After one year, he was reverted to his original post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. 'K' challenges this under Art. 311 of the constitution. Decide.
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4. Q5 OR The driver of a military truck while carrying a hockey team of jawans caused an accident to 'X' a pedestrian, 'X' died by the said accident. 'Y' the wife of deceased 'X' sued the central govenment for compensation. Will she succeed ?
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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.