Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Constitutional Law – II · September/October 2017
September/October 2017 · Constitutional Law – II · Semester 2
Code No. 1697
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Honours) I - Year II - Semester Examination, September /
October 2017
Subject : 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. Ordinance.
2. Independence of Judiciary.
3. Doctrine of Colourable Legislation.
4. Promissory Estoppel.
5. Doctrine of Pleasure.
6. Basic Structure theory.
7. Size of the Ministry.
8. Vicarious Liability.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Explain the powers, privileges and immunities of legislatures in India.
10. Discuss the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
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PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any TWO of the following:
13. A State Governor issued successive ordinances on the same subject, on the advice of the
Cabinet, and after the lapse of each ordinance the State Government did not introduce
any bill to replace such ordinance. Decide its validity.
14. A person, unhappy with the judgment in an appeal decided by a High court, made
personal allegations against the judges of the Bench. Decide whether such action invites
contempt of court, with reasons.
15. A Government department allowed the confiscation of certain perishable goods under a
statute, but failed either to preserve them or to sell them at market value, during the
pendency of litigation. Consequently all such goods got perished. Later the owner of the
goods won the case and claimed compensation. Is he entitled to it? Decide.
16. A constitutional amendment was made to make India a 'non-socialist republic'. Does
such amendment violate the basic structure of the constitution? Decide with reasons.