B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2024 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Is Indian Constitution unitary in nature ? Comment.
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2. Q1 OR Explain objectives enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
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3. Q1 (b) A person who lives in India continuously for ten years registering himself as foreign citizen seeks to have Indian citizenship when he is not allowed to stay in India as a foreign citizen. Will he succeed in it ? Advise.
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4. Q1 OR Constitutionalism.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) "No person shall be denied equality before law and equal protection of law within the territory of India". Examine.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the scope of the 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India with the help of the decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Doctrine of eclipse.
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4. Q2 OR The State of Maharashtra provides grant-in-aid to all degree courses except the recognised private law colleges on the ground of paucity of fund. Can it be challenged under Article 14 of the Constitution of India ? Advise.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) "No citizen of India shall be discriminated on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them". Elucidate.
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2. Q3 OR "Freedom of speech and expression is indispensable in a Democracy". Analyse.
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3. Q3 (b) Freedom of Assembly.
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4. Q3 OR The State imposes a restriction on the movement of prostitute on ground of public health and morals. It is challenged as an infringement of Article 19(1)(d) and 19(1)(g) of the constitution of India. Advise.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What are the constitutional protections available to the arrested person ? Explain.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the scope of right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
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3. Q4 (b) Double Jeopardy.
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4. Q4 OR In a police station, specimen fingerprint and handwriting of the accused person is taken. Can it be challenged as violative of Article 20 (3) of the constitution of India ? Advise.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the cultural and educational rights of the minorities.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the Writ of Habeas Corpus.
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3. Q5 (b) Uniform Civil Code.
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4. Q5 OR Validation clause under Article 31-B of the Constitution of India.
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