B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2018 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - 1

1. Q1 (a) Critically examine the federal character of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss the various methods of acquisition of Citizenship under the Constitution.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'Preamble' to the Constitution.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on Constitutionalism.
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UNIT - 2

1. Q2 (a) 'Article 14 permits classification, but forbids class legislation'. Examine with decided cases.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the provisions of the Indian Constitution relating to the laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on definition of 'State' in Art. 12 of the Constitution of India.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on Doctrine of Eclipse.
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UNIT - 3

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the Fundamental Freedom of Citizens under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India.
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2. Q3 OR The right to equality of opportunity in Public Employment includes protective discrimination in favour of Backward classes. Explain.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on Reasonable Restrictions under Article 19(2).
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on abolition of untouchability.
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UNIT - 4

1. Q4 (a) Briefly explain the right to freedom of religion under Indian Constitution with its limitations.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the meaning and scope of 'Personal Liberty' under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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3. Q4 (b) An Indian Civil Service Officer was caught when he was accepting bribe in return for a favour. After an inquiry by the proper authorities under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he was terminated from the service. Subsequent to his dismissal the prosecution was initiated under Indian Penal Code and he was punished with a sentence. The affected officer challenged this as it violated his Fundamental Rights. Decide with appropriate provision.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' the petitioner was detained under Preventive Detention Act and was supplied with 2 grounds of his detention. But later the detaining authority revoked one of the grounds communicated to him earlier. The detenue challenged the detention as illegal though the state contended that the remaining ground was enough to sustain the detention. 'A' challenged the action. Decide.
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UNIT - 5

1. Q5 (a) Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights and meant for achieving Social Welfare of the People - Comment.
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2. Q5 OR Briefly explain the powers of the Government to control and regulate the minority educational institutions as enshrined in the Constitution of India.
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3. Q5 (b) Fundamental Duties.
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4. Q5 OR Write a short note on Writ of Mandamus
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