LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Constitutional Law II Oct 2024 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. (a) What is a Private Member Bill?
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2. (b) What is a Contingency fund?
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3. (c) What is the Anti-Defection Law?
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4. (d) State two duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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5. (e) Describe the purpose of an Inter-State Council.
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6. (f) Define co-operative society.
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7. (g) Explain Collective responsibility.
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8. (h) Which amendment passed the establishment of National Judicial Appointments Commission.
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Q.2 Q.2: Write Short Notes on Any Two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Panchayati Raj System
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2. (b) Independence of judiciary
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3. (c) Constitutional immunity granted to governors.
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4. (d) Characteristics of Indian Federalism
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Q.3 Q.3: Answer Any Two of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) By means of an amendment to the Constitution, the parliament converted the position of the Indian President from elective to a hereditary position. (i) Examine the validity of such amendment. (ii) Briefly describe the Doctrine of Basic Structure.
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2. (b) Mr. B was the Chief Minister (CM) of a State (BCD) in India. Some of his party members defected due to which there was a question mark on his majority support in the House. The CM proposed a 'floor test' to test his strength in Assembly Session. But the Governor of the State (BCD) ignored the suggestion of the CM and Article 356 of the Constitution of India was proclaimed in the State (BCD) by the Governor. The CM challenged the constitutional validity of this provision in the Supreme Court of India. SC held the proclamation to be unconstitutional. (i) What is Article 356 of the Constitution of India? When it can be proclaimed? (ii) Name the famous landmark case law on the above-mentioned facts.
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3. (c) Mr. Aman, a resident of India, wants to contest an election for the post of the President of India. He is 32 years of age. (i) Is Mr. Aman eligible to contest the election for the post of President of India? What are the qualifications required to be eligible for election as the President? (ii) Describe in brief the position of the President of India.
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4. (d) Some of the Members of Parliament received bribes to vote against the motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister, Mr. Y. Few of them voted against the no confidence motion, while others chose not to vote. Corruption charges were brought against them for accepting the bribe and they were disqualified from continuing as a Member of Parliament. Based on these facts, answer the following questions. (i) Do the Member of Parliament have immunity against criminal proceedings? (ii) Can they be disqualified as a member of parliament? Discuss in light of judgements of the Supreme Court.
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer Any THREE in detail (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. (a) How does the admission and creation of new States take place in India? Explain with the help of Constitutional provisions.
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2. (b) Explain judicial activism with relevant case laws.
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3. (c) Explain the doctrine of Territorial nexus and the distribution of Legislative relations between the Union and the states.
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4. (d) Election Commission of India is an independent authority under the Constitution of India. Comment. Explain its Structure and functions.
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5. (e) Explain the Parliamentary procedure for the passing of Ordinary Bills which has been laid down in the Constitution.
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