B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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PART - I

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 Discuss the rights of minorities to establish and manage the educational institutions.
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3. Q3 Explain the safeguards available against the arbitrary arrest and detention under Article 22 of the Indian Constitution.
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4. Q4 (a) Right to privacy
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5. Q4 (b) Double Jeopardy.
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6. Q5 (a) The State of Karnataka has imposed 30% entertainment tax on cinema theatres in Metropolitan cities, 20% tax in other cities and 10% tax in rural areas by an Act. The constitutional validity of the Act is challenged. Decide.
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7. Q5 (b) The State Government detained large number of persons under Narcotic Drugs Act for a long period without trial. The 'Undertrial prisoners' questioned the validity on the ground of violation of Article 21 of the Constitution. Decide.
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PART - II

1. Q6 Explain the powers of the President.
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2. Q7 Explain the constitutional safeguards provided for a person in the service of the Union or the States.
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3. Q8 Examine the scope of the 'amending provision' in the Constitution with the help of decided cases.
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4. Q9 (a) Money Bill
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5. Q9 (b) Advisory Jurisdiction.
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6. Q10 (a) A military truck, while carrying a football team of jawans, caused an accident 'A', a pedestrian died in the accident. His wife has sued the Central Government for compensation. Will she succeed ?
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7. Q10 (b) '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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