B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Constitutional Law II 2022 Oct (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Explain the power of Parliament to legislate with respect to matters in the state list.
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2. Q2 Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free. Discuss.
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3. Q3 Explain the scope of original and advisory jurisdictions of the Supreme Court of India.
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4. Q4 What is state emergency ? When can it be proclaimed ? State its consequences.
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5. Q5 Explain the procedure and process for electing President of India. What are his powers and functions ?
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6. Q6 What is an amendment ? State the types and procedure for amending the Constitution of India.
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7. Q7 Explain the extent of Government liability in torts under the Constitution. Refer decided cases.
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Write a short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) What is money bill ?
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2. Q8 (b) Doctrine of pleasure.
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3. Q8 (c) Union Public Service Commission.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A Municipality levies 'Octroi duty on the entry goods into its local areas'. 'X', a trader challenges the validity of the imposition of Octroi duty on the ground of violation of Article 301. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) President of India appointed the Judge for the Supreme Court without consultation of Chief Justice of India. Does it amount to violation of the Constitutional provisions ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Ajay grows coffee and transport it to Orissa via Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh State Legislature has passed a law imposing taxes on goods carried by road and inland waterways. Is 'Ajay' liable to pay tax ?
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