LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Constitutional Law May 2019 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. Q1 Write two important features of the Government of India Act, 1935.
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2. Q2 Which Act proclaimed lapse of British Paramountacy over Indian States?
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3. Q3 What is doctrine of severability?
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4. Q4 What is Ex-Post facto Laws?
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5. Q5 What is Uniform Civil Code?
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6. Q6 The Chapter of Fundamental Duties has been added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act?
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7. Q7 Give two important Constitutional duties assigned to the Governor.
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8. Q8 What is difference between prorogation and dissolution?
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9. Q9 What is doctrine of Colourable Legislation?
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10. Q10 What is Prospective Overruling?
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SECTION II - Write short notes on any four, any 4 of 6 20 Marks

1. Q11 Preamble to the Constitution of India.
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2. Q12 Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities.
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3. Q13 Money Bill.
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4. Q14 Legislative relations between the Union and the States.
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5. Q15 Union Public Service Commission.
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6. Q16 Election Commission.
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SECTION III - Situational Questions (any two), any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. Q17 Mr. "X", who was not a member of either House of Parliament, was appointed as the Prime Minister. His appointment was challenged : 1) On which ground can the Prime Minister's appointment be challenged? 2) 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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2. Q18 "Y", a prisoner was released on parole. During his brief stay at his home he experienced that two police constables were constantly keeping a watch on him. He filed a petition in the court for violation of his fundamental rights : 1) Which fundamental right is violated in the above case? Give reasons. 2) Explain any two rights of prisoners.
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3. Q19 "A", filed a writ petition in "X" High Court for directing the University to reserve 3 per cent seats for persons with disability for the postgraduate courses in Medical colleges. 1) Is the above case falls within the scope of writ jurisdiction? If so, which writ can be issued in this case? If not, for what reason there cannot lie a writ in this case? 2) Which law specifies the rights of person with Disability in India?
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SECTION IV - Answer the following (any four), any 4 of 6 48 Marks

1. Q20 Explain the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q21 Describe the federal nature of Indian constitution? Whether Indian constitution contains unitary features?
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3. Q22 Explain in detail the importance of The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955 in safeguarding the rights of the people belongings to Schedule Castes.
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4. Q23 Discuss the Judicial Activism of Supreme Court in protection of fundamental rights of citizen of India.
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5. Q24 Discuss the fundamental right of equality in the Indian Constitution.
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6. Q25 What is Constitutional Amendment? Explain Amending process with the help of Supreme Court cases.
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