B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 4 Constitutional Law II 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain briefly the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments relating to decentralization of powers.
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2. Q1 OR Elucidate the Constitutional provisions on Inter-state trade and commerce.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'The Administrative relations between the Centre and the States'.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on 'Doctrine of Territorial Nexus'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the Constitutional position of President of India.
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2. Q2 OR What is a money bill ? Explain the differences between money bill and ordinary bill.
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3. Q2 (b) The President of India issues a proclamation dissolving the assemblies in certain states and orders re-election. Some of the ministers thrown-out of office on account of this proclamation challenges the validity of the President's order. They contend that only the respective Governors of the states concerned have the power to dissolve the state assemblies. Decide.
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4. Q2 OR Can a member of a Parliament raise a discussion as to the conduct of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court ? Answer with reference to decided cases.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain briefly the different kinds of jurisdiction exercised by the Supreme Court of India.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the powers, privileges and immunities of the members of Parliament.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on tenure and removal of Supreme Court judges.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Anti-Defection Law'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the liability of the state for tortions acts of its servants.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the Constitution, powers and duties of Election Commission.
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3. Q4 (b) 'A' was appointed on an official capacity to the higher post. After two years of service he was reverted to his original post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. Is it valid ?
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on 'Doctrine of Pleasure'.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the circumstances under which national emergency may be proclaimed ? What are its effects ?
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2. Q5 OR Examine the scope of the power of the Parliament to amend the Indian Constitution under Article 368, in the light of decided cases.
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3. Q5 (b) Importance of Constituent Assembly Debates in Constitutional interpretation.
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4. Q5 OR Effects of financial emergency.
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