B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2015 Dec (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain how judiciary has widened the scope of the term 'other authorities' under Article 12 of the constitution.
   Read the model answer
2. Q2 Discuss the concept of 'protective discrimination' as provided under Indian Constitution.
   Read the model answer
3. Q3 Explain the rights guaranteed to minorities under Indian Constitution.
   Read the model answer
4. Q4 Discuss the various facets of right to life and personal liberty.
   Read the model answer
5. Q5 Explain the interrelationship between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy.
   Read the model answer
6. Q6 Explain the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
   Read the model answer

Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q7 (a) Freedom of press
   Read the model answer
2. Q7 (b) Preamble
   Read the model answer
3. Q7 (c) Secularism.
   Read the model answer

Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q8 (a) While conducting investigation police authorities obtained the finger prints of Mr. 'X' to prove the guilt against his will. Mr. 'X' contends that it has amounted to violation of his fundamental right. Will Mr. 'X' succeed ?
   Read the model answer
2. Q8 (b) The state by exacting a law taken over the administration of 'X' temple and abolished the practice of hereditary appointment of priests to the temple. Mr. 'Y' contends that it has amounted to violation of his freedom of religion. Will Mr. 'Y' succeed ?
   Read the model answer
3. Q8 (c) Two students were not singing national anthem in the school during morning prayer. The school expelled the students on the ground it is compulsory for every student to sing national anthem. Mr. 'X' parent of the students challenge the expulsion contending that it has amounted to violation of fundamental right. Will Mr. 'X' succeed ?
   Read the model answer

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.