B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the federal features of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the objectives enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.
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3. Q1 (b) Explain the modes of acquisition of the citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
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4. Q1 OR 'A' had come to India in 1938. In 1945, he went on pilgrimage to Iraq. On return he was registered as a foreigner and several times his stay in India was extended, but in 1957 his request was refused. Can he compel the government of India to grant him citizenship ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the provisions of Indian Constitution relating to the laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights.
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2. Q2 OR 'Article 14 permits classification, but forbids class legislation'. Examine with decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Examine the scope of "Other authorities" under Article 12 of the Constitution.
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4. Q2 OR The State of Kerala imposed taxes on cooked food sold in luxury hotels, but exempted from tax food sold in modest eating houses. The object of imposing tax was to raise revenue by taxing on sale of costlier food in luxury hotels. This was challenged by the hotel and restaurant association as discriminatory and arbitrary. Will they succeed ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the freedom of assembly guaranteed under the Indian Constitution.
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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) A citizen refuses to sing the National Anthem. Can he be compelled to sing ?
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4. Q3 OR Freedom of press.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss Right to Privacy with special reference to Justice K.S. Puttaswamy case.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the scope of Right to Freedom of religion under the Indian Constitution.
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3. Q4 (b) Double jeopardy.
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4. Q4 OR Note on preventive detention under the Indian Constitution.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss interrelationship between Fundamental Rights and directive principles of State policy.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the Fundamental Duties enshrined under the Indian Constitution. Are the Fundamental Duties enforceable like Fundamental Rights ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on writ of mandamus.
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4. Q5 OR Discuss judicial review under Article 32 of the Constitution.
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