LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Constitutional Law Jun 2026 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer in two sentences (Solve any six), any 6 of 8 12 Marks

1. Q1 What is the difference between the Constitution and Constitutionalism?
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2. Q2 Write down the features of the 'Government of India Act 1935'.
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3. Q3 What is the difference between the 'Socialist economy' and 'Socialistic political pattern of governance'?
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4. Q4 Write down the fundamental freedoms assured under Article 19 clause (1) of the Constitution
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5. Q5 What is the crux of the 'Secularism' implicit under the Indian Constitution?
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6. Q6 Describe Article 48A of the Constitution
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7. Q7 Write down in brief about the different 'Writs' which could be issued by the High Courts and Supreme Court of India.
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8. Q8 What do you mean by the protection against ex post facto laws?
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SECTION II - Write short notes (solve any two), any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q9 Dynamics of the concept of 'Principles of Natural Justice' under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution as a base of Administrative Law.
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2. Q10 Significance of Fundamental Duties under the Indian Constitution
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3. Q11 Right of the Minorities
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4. Q12 Doctrine of 'Waiver of the Fundamental Rights'
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SECTION III - Read the situations, apply the relevant provisions of law, case laws etc. and answer the questions (solve any two), any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q13 Rakesh, a journalist, publishes a fair, reasoned report in a newspaper exposing illegal activities by a local authority having a nexus with the police. Soon after, he is picked up by the police late at night without a warrant or notice being served on him and kept in custody for three days. During this period, he is neither informed of the grounds of arrest nor allowed to contact his lawyer or family. Meanwhile, his house is sealed by authorities without prior notice, leaving his family without access to basic necessities. i. Whether Rakesh's right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 has been violated? Give reasons with case law. ii. Whether Rakesh's house sealing without notice falls within the scope of Article 21? Explain with case law.
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2. Q14 Amol and Swapnil applied to the Municipal Corporation for the grant of Government licenses to open small food stalls in the municipal area. While Amol's application is approved within a week without any clear criteria, Swapnil's application is rejected without giving any reasons. Later, Swapnil discovered that besides Amol, licenses were issued to several other applicants who possess the same qualifications as he does. The Municipal authority has not published any rules or guidelines for granting such licenses. i. Whether arbitrary approval and rejection of license applications violate Article 14? Explain. ii. Whether Swapnil can challenge the abovementioned process of the grant of licence of Municipal Corporation under Article 14? Give reasons
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3. Q15 Nilesh, a social activist, exposes the arbitrary allocation of Government land by state officials to a few influential individuals without any transparent procedure. When he filed complaints with local authorities, no action was taken. Instead, he received threats from officials warning him not to pursue the matter further. Several citizens, including Mina, who were project-affected persons waiting for land allocation to them, were denied fair access to public resources due to this arbitrary distribution. i. Whether Nilesh can directly approach the Supreme Court under Article 32 against arbitrary state action? Explain. ii. What remedy can Mina seek under Article 32 in this situation? Describe.
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4. Q16 Mr 'A' is arrested on suspicion of theft. During interrogation, the police forced him to confess to the crime and threatened him with injury if he refuses. They also compel him to sign a written statement admitting guilt without giving him any choice. Mr. 'A' later claimed that his rights had been violated. i. Whether forcing Mr. 'A' to confess violates Article 20(3)? Explain. ii. Whether the forcible confession of Mr. 'A' as mentioned above is admissible under the Indian Evidence Act? Explain.
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SECTION IV - Answer in detail any Three of the following questions by citing relevant case laws, any 3 of 6 39 Marks

1. Q17 Discuss the features of the Citizenship Act 1955, laying down special emphasis on the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
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2. Q18 Article 14 of the Constitution forbids 'class legislation', but it permits the 'reasonable classifications', discuss in detail with the help of the relevant case laws.
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3. Q19 Analyse the Constitutional provisions regarding the appointment of the judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court in India with the help of all relevant case laws.
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4. Q20 Discuss in detail the growth and development of the 'Doctrine of Judicial Review' in India along with 'Doctrine of Eclipse' and 'Doctrine of Severability', cite necessary case laws
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5. Q21 Article 22 of the Indian Constitution maintains a balance between the 'Arbitrary arrest & Detention' and 'National Security', Explain in detail.
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6. Q22 Discuss the various aspects/contents of the 'dignified life' under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution as laid down by the Supreme Court in different cases.
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