LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Constitutional Law II May 2026 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) What is meant by a Bicameral Legislature?
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2. (2) What is a Financial Emergency?
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3. (3) What are the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes?
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4. (4) Define Judicial Review.
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5. (5) Define a Financial Bill.
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6. (6) What are the forms of Government?
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7. (7) Who appoints the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers in a State?
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8. (8) Who decides disputes relating to election petitions?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write Short Notes on any TWO of the following (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (1) Administrative relations between the Union and the States
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2. (2) Composition and independence of the Election Commission of India
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3. (3) Inter-State Council and its role in promoting cooperative federalism
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4. (4) Role and discretionary powers of the Governor
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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 State election, no party secures a clear majority in the Legislative Assembly. Competing groups claim support, and allegations of political defections emerge. The Governor must decide whom to invite to form the government. (a) What principles should guide the Governor in such a situation? (b) Can the decision of the Governor be subject to judicial review?
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2. (2) The Election Commission, after receiving complaints of irregularities during polling, orders re-polling in certain constituencies. One of the candidates challenges this decision before the court. (a) Under what authority can the Election Commission take such action? (b) What is the scope of judicial review in such matters?
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3. (3) A Proclamation of Financial Emergency is issued due to economic instability. Directions are given to States to reduce expenditure and follow financial discipline. A State questions the validity of such directions. (a) What powers does the Union acquire during a Financial Emergency? (b) Are States bound to comply with such directions?
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4. (4) The President returns a Bill passed by Parliament for reconsideration. Parliament passes the Bill again without making any changes and sends it back to the President. (a) Is the President bound to give assent in such a case? (b) What is the constitutional position regarding such assent?
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Q.4 Q.4: Answer any THREE of the following in detail (39 Marks - 13 marks each)

1. (1) Analyse the nature of Centre-State legislative relations under the Constitution and examine the extent of Union dominance.
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2. (2) Examine the constitutional position and discretionary powers of the Governor in light of recent controversies.
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3. (3) Discuss the scope and implications of Financial Emergency under the Constitution.
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4. (4) Analyse the constitutional provisions relating to freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse and the permissible restrictions on it.
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5. (5) Examine the role and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in ensuring financial accountability.
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