LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Constitutional Law Dec 2012 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Answer in short: (Not more than two sentences) State the three kinds of jurisdiction of the Federal Court as per Government 20 marks
   • 2. What is single citizenship?
   • 3. What is judicial Review?
   • 4. State any four Fundamental Rights (with Articles) available only for citizens
   • 5. What is Ex post Facto Law?
   • 6. What is ‘social justice’?
   • 7. State any two Fundamental duties
   • 8. What is bicameral legislature in State?
   • 9. On what grounds can a writ of certiorari be issued?
   • 10. What is the difference between Tax levied by State and Fee collected by
2. Q11 Write short notes: (Any Four) 20 marks
   • 1. Three types of Amendments
   • 2. Presidents Powers
   • 3. Custodial Death
   • 4. Cultural and Educational Rights of minority
   • 5. Freedom of speech and expression
   • 6. Importance and objective of Preamble
   • Q. Solve (Any 12
   • 1. 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?
   • (ii) State the constitutional provisions applicable in the above case with any relevant judgment. [ TURN OVER
   • 2. 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
   • (ii) Can the State Government restrict the license on this ground for
   • 3. 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
3. Q1 V. Answer the following: (Any Four) 48 marks
   • 1. Explain the law making function of the Parliament
   • 2. Explain the guidelines laid down for appointment of the Chief India with relevant case-laws
   • 3. What is national emergency? Explain the grounds and effects of national emergency with landmark judgments
   • 4. Highlight the importance of eradication of untouchability in light of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and Gandhian philosophy
   • 5. What is religion? Explain the restrictions on freedom of religion with relevant
   • 6. Explain the various dimensions of right to life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution with relevant case-laws Re (writ of certiorari) ad Re

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