B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2015 Dec (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Discuss the values enshrined in the preamble of the constitution of India. Is the preamble a part of the constitution ?
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2. Q2 "The State shall not deny any citizen equality before law or the equal protection of the laws". Discuss by referring to judicial decisions.
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3. Q3 The expression 'Life' and 'Personal Liberty' under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution are of widest amplitude and cover infinite volume of rights' - Elucidate.
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4. Q4 Discuss the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy. Explain its relation to Fundamental Rights.
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5. Q5 Explain the scheme of distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the State.
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6. Q6 Explain the constitutional safeguards provided for a person in the service of the Union or the States.
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7. Q7 Examine the scope of the 'amending provision' in the constitution with the help of decided cases.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Advisory Jurisdiction.
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2. Q8 (b) Money Bill and Ordinary Bill.
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3. Q8 (c) State Emergency.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The non-gazetted employees formed the Karmachari Sangh. This association was recognized in 1966. It consisted of all the non-gazetted employees though they belonged to different cadres. The rules regulating to the association were amended in 1970. Under the Amended rules only employees of the same rank/cadre can be members of an association. The Government accordingly derecognized the association. The association challenged the Government action of derecognition. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) The Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order for listing of backward classes. It exempted such families therefrom having an annual income of Rs. 30,000 or above. A member of backward class included in the list was not given admission in the state medical college. He challenged the Government order. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A was the bidder at an auction conducted by the divisional forest officer in respect of certain forest contracts. He was successful bidder and signed the bid-sheet. Prior to the auction he signed the declaration that if the successful bidder did not deposit in time the amount of bid, the forest contract could be reauctioned and the deficiency on the second auction could be recovered from him. Since A did not deposit that amount, there was reauction and he was sued for the deficiency on the reauction. Decide.
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