Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Constitutional Law – I · January 2012 (5-YDC)
January (5-YDC) 2012 · Constitutional Law – I · Semester 1
FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) III Year V Semester Examination, January, 2012
LAW
PAPER - II : CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - I
Time : 3 Hours[Max. Marks : 80]
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Write short-notes on any five of the following :
1. Secularism.
2. Government of India Act, 1935.
3. Doctrine of Judicial Review.
4. Test of Agency/Instrumentability of State.
5. Protection against Ex Post Facto Laws.
6. Right to Privacy.
7. Public Interest Litigation.
8. Fundamental Duties.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any two of the following :
9. Explain the Constitutional provisions relating to formation of new States
in Union of India. Refer to relevant case law.
10. Discuss the scope of the freedom of speech and expression in India.
11. Explain the nature and scope of the right to freedom of religion in
India with the help of leading case laws.
12. Describe the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles of State Policy.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any two of the following :
13. A and B are neighbours. A, a budding singer, wanted to organize a live
music concert in front of his residence, but 'B' objected to it on the
ground that it would cause him nuisance. Aggrieved by such
objection, A filed a writ petition against 'B' in the High Court on the
ground that action of 'B' violated his freedom of speech and
expression. Decide the maintainability of writ petition.
14. A government employee was subjected to departmental inquiry for
amassing wealth disproportionate to his known source of income. On
being found guilty, he was dismissed from his service. Subsequently
he was also prosecuted under the prevention of Corruption Act. He
challenged the validity of prosecution on the ground that it amounted
to double jeopardy. Decide.
15. The followers of a religion wanted to take out a procession through a
colony predominantly inhabited by followers of another religion. In
view of sensitive situation, the Police Commissioner refused
permission. They challenged such refusal of permission on the ground
that it violated his right to freedom of religion. Decide.
16. A person was detained by police for three days and he was not
produced before any magistrate. Advise the detained persons or his
next friend regarding the appropriate writ petition to be filed in the
high court.