Master of Law (LL.M.) Group 1 Constitutional and Administrative Law National Security Public Order and Rule of Law 2015 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.P. Code 12209. Answer any four questions, all questions carry equal marks (any four of seven) 100 Marks

1. 1. Examine in detail the constitutional philosophy for the protection of human rights in India. Explain how the Preamble of the constitution, Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles of State Policy reflect such philosophy.
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2. 2. Analyze critically the provisions of Article 359 regarding the suspension of the right to move any court for enforcement of rights enshrined in Part - III of the Indian constitution. What is the effect of the 44th amendment on such suspendability?
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3. 3. Analyse critically the various provisions for the protection of Human Rights of women in the Indian constitutional law.
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4. 4. Write detailed notes on the following :-
   • (a) Martial law
   • (b) Exceptional legislation to curb economic offences
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5. 5. Write detailed notes on the following :-
   • (a) Position of pre-independence laws under the Indian constitution
   • (b) Public order
   • (c) Security of state
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6. 6. Explain the provisions and importance of Article 22 of the Indian constitution in relation to preventive detention.
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7. 7. Write short notes on :-
   • (a) Judicial activism
   • (b) Due process and special legislation
   • (c) Civil liberties
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SECTION II - Q.P. Code 27118. Answer any four questions, all questions carry equal marks (any four of seven) 100 Marks

1. 1. Critically examine the need for Exceptional Legislation to combat terrorism e.g. TADA. Why are such laws seen to be draconian from a human rights viewpoint in certain quarters?
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2. 2. Analyze and explain the need, declaration, effect and consequences of the Emergencies declared in India in 1962, 1965, 1970 & 1975.
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3. 3. Analyze critically the provisions of Article 359 regarding the suspension of the right to move any court for enforcement of rights enshrined in Part-III of the Indian Constitution. What is the effect of 44th Amendment on such suspendability?
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4. 4. Analyse critically the various provisions for the protection of Human Rights of Women in Indian Constitutional and legal framework.
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5. 5. Analyze the issues and concerns regarding the protection of Human Rights of citizens in the course of performance of duties by the Police & Prison Administration. How does the legal system attempt to address such issues and concerns? What further steps can be taken in this regard?
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6. 6. Write notes on :-
   • (a) Security of State
   • (b) Position of Pre-independence laws under the Indian constitution.
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7. 7. Write notes on :-
   • (a) Safeguards against misuse of preventive detention
   • (b) Special Courts & Tribunals
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