B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Constitutional Law Dec 2012 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in short. (Not more than two sentences), all 10 20 Marks

1. Q1 State the three kinds of jurisdiction of the Federal Court as per Government India Act, 1935.
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2. Q2 What is single citizenship?
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3. Q3 What is judicial Review?
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4. Q4 State any four Fundamental Rights (with Articles) available only for citizens in India.
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5. Q5 What is Ex post Facto Law?
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6. Q6 What is 'social justice'?
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7. Q7 State any two Fundamental duties.
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8. Q8 What is bicameral legislature in State?
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9. Q9 On what grounds can a writ of certiorari be issued?
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10. Q10 What is the difference between Tax levied by State and Fee collected by State?
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SECTION II - Write short notes: (Any Four), any 4 of 6 20 Marks

1. Q11 Three types of Amendments
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2. Q12 Presidents Powers
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3. Q13 Custodial Death
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4. Q14 Cultural and Educational Rights of minority
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5. Q15 Freedom of speech and expression
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6. Q16 Importance and objective of Preamble
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SECTION III - Solve (Any Two), any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. Q17 Punjab University Rule calendar provided that only a female should be appointed for the post of Principal, teacher or superintendent in Women's College. This rule was challenged as violative of right to equality. (i) In the above case can the rule of Punjab University be challenged? Explain. (ii) State the constitutional provisions applicable in the above case with any relevant judgment.
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2. Q18 State Government of Karnataka prescribed that no license would be granted to exhibit more than four shows in a day in a cinema theatre. Minerva theatre challenged this rule of the State Government. (i) On what grounds can Minerva Theatre challenge the above mentioned rule? Explain. (ii) Can the State Government restrict the license on this ground for cinema theatre?
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3. Q19 Robert and John were taken into custody by army authorities in Manipur, but were not produced before the magistrate. After a long period it was assumed that both of them died in army custody, whereas they were still in the custody. (i) In the above case can any action be taken against the army authorities? Explain with constitutional provisions. (ii) Can compensation be granted for the illegal custody of Robert and John? State the legal provisions.
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SECTION IV - Answer the following: (Any Four), any 4 of 6 48 Marks

1. Q20 Explain the law making function of the Parliament.
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2. Q21 Explain the guidelines laid down for appointment of the Chief Justice of India with relevant case-laws.
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3. Q22 What is national emergency? Explain the grounds and effects of national emergency with landmark judgments.
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4. Q23 Highlight the importance of eradication of untouchability in light of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Gandhian philosophy.
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5. Q24 What is religion? Explain the restrictions on freedom of religion with relevant case laws.
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6. Q25 Explain the various dimensions of right to life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution with relevant case-laws.
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