B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Constitutional Law Aug 2023 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer any six in two sentence, any 6 of 8 12 Marks

1. Q1 State any two features of the Government of India Act, 1935.
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2. Q2 which two words were added to the preamble of Constitution by 42nd Constitution Amendment Act?
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3. Q3 State any two modes of acquisition of Indian citizenship.
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4. Q4 State the definition of law given in part-III of the Constitution of India.
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5. Q5 Explain the doctrine of severability.
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6. Q6 State the grounds for removal of Judges under the Indian constitution.
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7. Q7 State the restriction on right to freedom of religion.
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8. Q8 What is meant by official language?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on any two, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q9 Art 14 and Rule of law
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2. Q10 'State' under Article 12
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3. Q11 Fundamental duties
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4. Q12 Tribunal
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SECTION III - Answer any two situational question, any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q13 ABC State Government implement policy of providing free travelling in State transport to Women of all age and school going children up to 8th Standard. The policy was challenged on the ground of violation of principle of equality as laid down in Article 14 & 15 of the Constitution of India. a. Whether such policy is valid and Constitutional? Explain. b. Is it violation of principle equality under the Constitution of India? Explain.
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2. Q14 Mr. Makrand filed Public Interest Litigation before the High Court seeking direction to the State to enact a law on following scientific temperament in life and further implement it to make it compulsory to follow and breach of which would attract punishment. The source was shown from Part-IV-A of the Constitution which suggest a duty to have scientific temperament. a. Whether High Court can issue such directions to the State? Explain. b. What is purpose of PIL?
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3. Q15 Mr. Devkidas was asked to cancel the program of speech of one Shamlal, a leader, on the ground that his speech may create the law and order issue. a. Explain the right to freedom of speech and expression. b. Whether such an order of cancellation of a program on a given ground is valid? Explain.
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4. Q16 A group of pavement dwellers in 'X' city faced eviction due to a government order aimed at clearing the pavements for urban development. The affected individuals, including Ravi, challenged the eviction order, arguing that it violated their rights under the Indian Constitution. i. Does the eviction order issued by the government is violating the pavement dweller's right under the Indian Constitution? Examine. ii. What are the remedies available to pavement dwellers? Explain.
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SECTION IV - Answer any three out of the six questions given below, any 3 of 5 39 Marks

1. Q17 Discuss the salient feature of the Constitution of India.
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2. Q18 Explain the right to life and personal liberty with relevant case laws.
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3. Q19 Explain the different jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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4. Q20 What is meant by right to constitutional remedies? Explain different writs.
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5. Q21 Explain the special provision made for the backward classes under Part-III of the Indian Constitution of India.
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