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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the nature and special features of Constitution of India.
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2. Q2 Every exercise of arbitrary power is negation of equality is considered to be a "new doctrine of equality" in comparison with traditional judicial formula of classification test of equality. Elucidate.
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3. Q3 Explain the nature and scope of freedom of speech and expression with special reference to Silence, Press/Media Advertisement and Information.
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4. Q4 Trace the emerging regime of new rights and remedies as a result of reading directive principles of state policy into fundamental rights. Refer to cases.
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5. Q5 Explain the procedure and process for electing President of India. What are his powers and function ?
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6. Q6 Explain the composition and functions of parliament with reference.
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7. Q7 What is an amendment ? State the types and procedure for amending the Constitution of India.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Public interest litigation
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2. Q8 (b) Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
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3. Q8 (c) Constitutional safeguards to civil servants.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Governor of Karnataka, in view of the increasing crime rate and breakdown of law and order and inefficient ministry reported to the Union Government that there is failure of constitutional machinery and hence recommended for imposition of state emergency. On the basis of report elected government was dismissed by issuing proclamation of state emergency without giving Chief Minister and council of ministers and opportunity of being heard. Chief Minister challenges it. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A person was arrested under warrant issued by the speaker of Lok Sabha for being produced before the Lok Sabha for answering alleged breach of privilege. He was reprimanded without mentioning the breach of privilege of the house. A writ of Habeas Corpus is filed to secure his release. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Inmates of government run free hostels protests the rate fixed for a day food is megre when compared to food provided to inmates of Jail. Their claim was future builders of the nation are being deprived of quality food and minimum standard of living. Discuss whether it is violative of any specific fundamental right ?
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