LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Constitutional Law II Oct 2026 ATKT 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Q.1: Answer any six questions in one or two sentences (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. (1) Define Cooperative Federalism.
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2. (2) Which Article provides for the Special Status of Maharashtra and Gujarat?
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3. (3) What is the significance of the Fifth Schedule regarding Scheduled Areas?
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4. (4) Mention the composition of the State Legislative Council.
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5. (5) What is the "Doctrine of Pleasure" concerning civil services?
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6. (6) Who appoints the Advocate General of a State?
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7. (7) What is the primary function of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?
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8. (8) State the importance of Article 301 regarding trade and commerce.
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Q.2 Q.2: Write Short Notes on any two of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) Discuss the mechanisms for ensuring transparency in the judiciary.
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2. (2) Special Provisions for Scheduled and Tribal Areas.
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3. (3) The NITI Aayog.
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4. (4) Impact of the 97th Amendment.
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Q.3 Q.3: Solve any two of the following situational problems (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) After a general election, the ruling party loses its majority. The Prime Minister refuses to resign, claiming they can still prove a majority on the floor of the House. (a) Can the President dismiss the Prime Minister in this scenario? (b) Which landmark case established the "Floor Test" as the only way to determine a majority?
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2. (2) Parliament passes a law on "Public Order" (a State List subject), claiming it is necessary to implement an international treaty. (a) Can Parliament legislate on a State List subject to implement international agreements? (b) Under which Article is this power granted?
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3. (3) A civil servant is dismissed by an officer subordinate to the authority that appointed them. (a) Does this violate the constitutional safeguards provided to civil servants? (b) Which Article provides protection against such arbitrary dismissal?
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4. (4) State 'X' imposes a heavy tax on tea coming from State 'Y' to protect its own local tea industry. (a) Does this violate the freedom of trade and commerce under Part XIII? (b) Whose prior recommendation is required for a State Bill that imposes restrictions on the freedom of trade?
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer any three of the following in detail (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. (1) Critically analyze the procedure to amend the Constitution under Article 368 and the evolution of the Basic Structure Doctrine.
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2. (2) Discuss the grounds, procedure, and judicial review of a proclamation issued under Article 356 (President's Rule).
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3. (3) Explain the Original and Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India and its role as the protector of the Constitution.
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4. (4) Examine the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and States, specifically discussing the Doctrine of Repugnancy.
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5. (5) Discuss the powers, functions, and independence of (a) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and (b) The Election Commission of India.
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