Constitutional Law – I · Semester 1

Constitutional Law – I · June 2022

Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.

Official previous-year question paper (PDF scan), OU LL.B. Year 1 Semester 1. Download the file; question-to-topic mapping can be added later from this paper.

Osmania University · Faculty of Law

Constitutional Law – I · June 2022

June 2022 · Constitutional Law – I · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (Honours) (3 YDC) I - Year I Semester
Examination,
June, 2022
Subject : Law
PAPER - III : CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - I
Time: 3 HoursMax. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following :
1. Meaning of Constitution.
2. Government of India Act, 1919.
3. Definition of State.
4. Citizenship.
5. Ex post facto law.
6. Right to Education.
7. Minority.
8. Fundamental Duties.
PART - B (1 x 20 = 20 Marks)
Answer any ONE of the following :
9. The Constitution of India though federal exhibits the features of unitary
characteristics. Explain this statement.
10. Enumerate the scope of 'reasonable restrictions' on the freedom of
speech and expression enshrined in Article 19(2) of the Constitution
of India.
11. Discuss the scope of personal liberty formulated by the Supreme Court
in recent cases.
12. Explain the inter-relationship between Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles of State Policy with the help of decided cases.
PART - C (1 x 20 = 20 Marks)
Answer any ONE of the following :
13. X, a worker was terminated from his service without giving reasonable
opportunity of hearing. Is X had right to challenge?
14. Out of frustration Z, a person attempted to commit suicide. Subsequent
to medical diagnosis, he is out of danger. Whether Z protected under
the Constitution of India or not? Decide.
15. The state Government detained large number of persons under the
Narcotic Drugs Act without trial. The under trial prisoners questioned
the validity on the ground of the violation of Article 21 of the
Constitution of India. Decide.

16. A person wants to file a writ petition directly in the Supreme Court of
India for violations of fundamental rights. Can he do so? Advise him
with reference to constitutional remedies for the enforcement of
fundamental rights.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Meaning of Constitution.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Government of India Act, 1919.
    8× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Definition of State.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Citizenship.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Ex post facto law.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Right to Education.
    Year and frequency →
  7. Minority.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  8. Fundamental Duties.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. The Constitution of India though federal exhibits the features of unitary characteristics. Explain this statement.
    Year and frequency →
  2. Enumerate the scope of 'reasonable restrictions' on the freedom of speech and expression enshrined in Article 19(2) of the Constitution of India.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Discuss the scope of personal liberty formulated by the Supreme Court in recent cases.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the inter-relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy with the help of decided cases.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. X, a worker was terminated from his service without giving reasonable opportunity of hearing. Is X had right to challenge?
    Year and frequency →
  2. Out of frustration Z, a person attempted to commit suicide. Subsequent to medical diagnosis, he is out of danger. Whether Z protected under the Constitution of India or not? Decide.
    Year and frequency →
  3. The state Government detained large number of persons under the Narcotic Drugs Act without trial. The under trial prisoners questioned the validity on the ground of the violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Decide.
    Year and frequency →
  4. A person wants to file a writ petition directly in the Supreme Court of India for violations of fundamental rights. Can he do so? Advise him with reference to constitutional remedies for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
    Year and frequency →