B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Constitutional Law I 2021 Mar (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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PART - I

1. Q1 Examine the unique features of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q2 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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3. Q3 "Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Rights are meant for achieving social welfare of the people". Comment.
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4. Q4 (a) Citizenship by domicile.
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5. Q4 (b) Doctrine of waiver.
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6. Q5 (a) The Station House Officer of a Police Station on his regular rounds to places of his jurisdictional limits found some law and order related problem in one area. He recorded some statements from the residents of the locality and entered the same in the Surveillance Register with the names of Mr. A and Mr. B. A and B upon information of this from the locals, questioned the legality of the same as it invaded their fundamental rights. Decide.
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7. Q5 (b) P and S were appointed as clerks by the governament on compassionate ground on the death of their father. Both were qualified for appointment as officer of excise department. Mr. P was appointed as clerk earlier to S. Subsequently, the government appointed Mr. S as Sub-Inspector of excise. Inspite of being the senior Mr. P was not considered. Mr. P challenged the appointment of S as Sub-Inspector as violative of Article 14. Decide.
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PART - II

1. Q6 Discuss the functions of State Council of Ministers and state their responsibilities and their relationship with the Governor.
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2. Q7 Explain the Central Government's power and control over the State's Legislature.
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3. Q8 "Proclamation of emergency by the President is unassailable and unquestionable". Examine.
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4. Q9 (a) Procedure for the Amendment of the Constitution.
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5. Q9 (b) Tribunal and Court.
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6. Q10 (a) As a result of delay in appointment of judges in various High Courts in India, huge number of cases piled up in various High Courts. A, filed a public interest litigation against Government of India in the Supreme Court for its failure to carry out constitutional obligation. Decide.
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7. Q10 (b) The Government of Andhra Pradesh initiated a scheme - "Tax exemption for 5 Yrs. for cotton industries" on the basis of this promise Mr. A established a cotton textile industry and invested capital on it. A notice was issued to him for the payment of tax by the government. A challenged this action of the government. Decide.
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