B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2023 Sep Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Critically examine the federal characters under the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q1 OR What is meant by citizenship ? Explain the mode of acquisition and termination of citizenship.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on objectives of preamble to the Constitution.
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4. Q1 OR Salient features of Indian Constitution.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Does Art. 14 permits classification ? If so, refer to the basis on which it is permissible ?
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2. Q2 OR Define the term 'State'. Explain with the help of judicial decisions the need for widening the definition of 'State'.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on "doctrine of severability".
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4. Q2 OR Whether a citizen can waive Fundamental Rights ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the Fundamentals of Article 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution and state how they differ in their application to the society.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the different dimensions of freedom of speech and expression with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 (b) After due consideration and in order to provide employment opportunities to younger section of the society. The Government by passing public employment (Regulations of conditions of service) Act reduced the age of retirement of all Government employees from 60 to 58 years. This was challenged as violative of Arti. 14 of the Constitution. Decide.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Constitutional provisions on untouchability'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the Constitutional protection available against arbitrary arrest and detention under Article 22 of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the Constitutional safeguards guaranteed in favour of an accused person.
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3. Q4 (b) Is conversion a Fundamental Right ?
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4. Q4 OR Right against exploitation.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Examine the Constitutional remedies for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of India.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the Cultural and Educational Rights of minorities under the Indian Constitution. Refer to the T.M.A. Pai Foundation case and changes after the judgement.
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3. Q5 (b) Fundamental Duties.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on writ of Mandamus.
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