B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Constitutional Law Dec 2018 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in not more than two sentences, all 10 20 Marks

1. Q1 What are the provisions relating to Citizenship under Indian Constitution ?
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2. Q2 What is ex-post facto law ?
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3. Q3 What is double jeopardy ?
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4. Q4 Write any two fundamental duties.
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5. Q5 What is Ordinance and who has the power to issue an Ordinance ?
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6. Q6 When can the president summon a joint session of the two houses of the Parliament ?
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7. Q7 What is doctrine of pleasure ?
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8. Q8 How is the Vice-President elected in India ?
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9. Q9 When is financial emergency declared ?
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10. Q10 Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha ?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on any four of the following, any 4 of 6 20 Marks

1. Q11 Freedom of Speech and expression
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2. Q12 Cultural and Educational Rights of minority
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3. Q13 Uniform Civil Code
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4. Q14 Privileges of the Legislature
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5. Q15 Legislative relations of Centre and State
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6. Q16 Functions of Election Commission.
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SECTION III - Attempt any two of the following, any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. Q17 Mr. Vivek & Mrs. Prachi are married for last 5 years. Mr. Vivek has an extramarital relation with Miss Zahira & they want to marry each other. Mr. Vivek converted to Islam and got married to Miss Zahira. (i) Is the marriage between Mr. Vivek & Mrs. Zahira valid in the eyes of law ? Why ? (ii) Discuss the status of marriage between Vivek & Prachi in the light of Sarla Mudgal case.
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2. Q18 Nitin, a prisoner was released on parole. During his brief stay at his home he experienced that two police contables were constantly keeping a watch on him. He filed a petition in the court for violation of his fundamental rights. (i) Which fundamental right is violated in the above case ? Give reasons. (ii) Explain any two rights of prisoners.
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3. Q19 Mr. Grover, who was not a member of either Houses of Parliament, was appointed as the Prime Minister. His appointment was challenged by Mr. Singh who is a member of the Parliament. (i) Is the challenge raised by Mr. Singh is legal and constitutional ? (ii) What is the provision for appointment of a person as a Minister, if he is not a member of either Houses ?
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SECTION IV - Write any four of the following, any 4 of 6 48 Marks

1. Q20 Highlight the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q21 Critically examine the concept of Equality before Law as enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution with the help of landmark judgements of the Supreme Court.
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3. Q22 Explain right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution with the help of relevant case-laws.
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4. Q23 Explain the President's Powers in India.
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5. Q24 What is Constitutional Amendments ? Explain the procedure by which constitution can be amended ?
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6. Q25 Define untouchability and highlight the importance of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
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