Constitutional Law – I · Semester 1

Constitutional Law – I · Aug/Sept 2013 (5-YDC)

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Constitutional Law – I · Aug/Sept 2013 (5-YDC)

Aug/Sept (5-YDC) 2013 · Constitutional Law – I · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) III - Year V - Semester Examination, Aug. / Sept.,
2013
Subject : LAW
PAPER - II : CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - I
Time : 3 HoursMax. Marks : 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Write short notes on any FIVE of the following :
1. Secularism.
2. Constitutionalism.
3. Child Labour.
4. Doctrine of Eclipse.
5. Public Interest Litigation.
6. Fundamental Duties.
7. Creamy Layer.
8. Uniform Civil Code.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following questions :
9. Define "State" under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution with decided
case law.
10. Analyse the Right to Freedom of Religion with the help of Case Law.
11. Explain the meaning and significance of the Directive Principles of
State Policy.
12. Define 'Judicial Review'. How is the power of judicial review
exercised by the Supreme Court?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following questions :
13. The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to enact a
Uniform Civil Code within a period of a 6 months. Is such Direction
binding on the Government? Decide.
14. A group of former convicts wanted to form a society and applied for its
registration. The Registrar of Societies rejected the application under
Article 19 (4) of the Constitution. Is it valid? Decide.
15. A political party gave a bandh call. It was challenged by two senior
citizens of a NGO as illegal on the ground that it deprives other
citizens from enjoying their Fundamental Rights. Decide.
16. An officer of the public works department was transferred from Head
Office situated in city to district Head Quarters. He was not willing to
hand over the charge to the successor. Suggest the remedy to the
successor.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Secularism.
    5× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Constitutionalism.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Child Labour.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Doctrine of Eclipse.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Public Interest Litigation.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Fundamental Duties.
    10× in bank Topics: DPSPs, duties and their relation with fundamental rights
    Year and frequency →
  7. Creamy Layer.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Uniform Civil Code.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define "State" under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution with decided case law.
    Topics: Nature of the Constitution, Union and citizenship; Definition of State, Article 13 and judicial review
    Year and frequency →
  2. Analyse the Right to Freedom of Religion with the help of Case Law.
    Topics: Right to equality (Articles 14–18); Freedoms, Articles 20–22 and right to education; Right to constitutional remedies
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the meaning and significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy.
    Topics: Definition of State, Article 13 and judicial review
    Year and frequency →
  4. Define 'Judicial Review'. How is the power of judicial review exercised by the Supreme Court?
    Topics: Definition of State, Article 13 and judicial review
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. The Supreme Court directed the Central Government to enact a Uniform Civil Code within a period of a 6 months. Is such Direction binding on the Government? Decide.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. A group of former convicts wanted to form a society and applied for its registration. The Registrar of Societies rejected the application under Article 19 (4) of the Constitution. Is it valid? Decide.
    Topics: Nature of the Constitution, Union and citizenship; Definition of State, Article 13 and judicial review
    Year and frequency →
  3. A political party gave a bandh call. It was challenged by two senior citizens of a NGO as illegal on the ground that it deprives other citizens from enjoying their Fundamental Rights. Decide.
    Topics: DPSPs, duties and their relation with fundamental rights
    Year and frequency →
  4. An officer of the public works department was transferred from Head Office situated in city to district Head Quarters. He was not willing to hand over the charge to the successor. Suggest the remedy to the successor.
    Year and frequency →