Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Constitutional Law – II · September/October 2012
September/October 2012 · Constitutional Law – II · Semester 2
Code : 1009/R
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I Year II Semester Examination, September / October 2012
LAW
PAPER - III : CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - II
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any five of the following:
1. Executive Power.
2. Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
3. Judicial Accountability.
4. Inter-State Water Disputes.
5. Doctrine of Repugnancy.
6. Promissory Estoppel.
7. UPSC.
8. Writ of Certiorari.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any two of the following:
9. Explain the Constitutional Position of the President of India in the light of his powers and
functions.
10. Explain the concept of Independence of Judiciary. How is it maintained in India?
11. Discuss the Centre-State Financial Relations in India.
12. Explain the Doctrine of Tortious Liability of State with the help of decided cases.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any two of the following:
13. A public servant failed to discharge his duties as imposed under a law. Explain the
appropriate Writ remedy and the Forum available.
14. A State Legislature contains 300 Seats of MLAs. The Chief Minister recommended the
appointment of 60 MLAs as Ministers. Can the Governor object to the number? If so, on
what grounds?
15. During the period of National Emergency all the Fundamental Rights and their operation
was suspended by the President. Is such action valid? Decide with reasons.
16. A person was sentenced to Death by a Sessions Court and it was also confirmed by the
High Court. It was for an offence committed under a law within the State's Executive
Power. Can the Governor pardon the convicted person? Give reasons.