| 6 |
Anti-Defection Law. |
2021, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
|
7× |
| 6 |
Judicial Accountability. |
2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012
|
7× |
| 6 |
Pardoning Powers of the President. |
2021, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2013, 2012
|
7× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of Colourable Legislation. |
2021, 2017, 2014, 2012
|
6× |
| 6 |
Promissory Estoppel. |
2017, 2015, 2012
|
6× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of Repugnancy. |
2019, 2018, 2014, 2012
|
4× |
| 6 |
Public Service Commissions. |
2021, 2018, 2013, 2012
|
4× |
| 6 |
Court of Record. |
2020, 2015, 2014
|
3× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of Pith and Substance. |
2016, 2015, 2012
|
3× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of Pleasure. |
2019, 2017, 2014
|
3× |
| 6 |
Executive Power. |
2016, 2014, 2012
|
3× |
| 6 |
Financial Emergency. |
2015, 2013, 2012
|
3× |
| 6 |
All Indian Services. |
2016, 2015, 2014
|
3× |
| 6 |
National Emergency. |
2016, 2014
|
3× |
| 6 |
Resolution of Inter-State Water Disputes. |
2021, 2012
|
3× |
| 10 |
A High Court withdrew a criminal case pending before one of the Sessions Courts and sentenced the accused to death. What are the remedies available to the convicted persons? |
2021, 2014, 2012
|
3× |
| 10 |
A law was made by Parliament on a State Subject, for giving effect to an International agreement signed by India. The law was challenged as Violative of Scheme of CentreState Relations. Decide with reasons. |
2013, 2012
|
3× |
| 10 |
A person was arrested by the Police but he was not produced before the magistrate within 24 hours. Advise him regarding his rights. |
2021, 2012
|
3× |
| 6 |
Collective Responsibility. |
2019, 2014
|
2× |
| 6 |
Curative Petition. |
2019, 2016
|
2× |
| 6 |
State Emergency. |
2021, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
Inter-State Water Disputes. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
State Legislative Council. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
Money Bills. |
2020, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
President's Rule in States. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
UPSC. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
Writ of Certiorari. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 10 |
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. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 10 |
A Government employee was dismissed by another officer equal to his rank. Discuss the validity of such dismissal. |
2021, 2014
|
2× |
| 10 |
The President of India imposed National Emergency on the advice of the Union Cabinet on the ground of "Internal Disturbances." Is it maintainable? |
2021, 2014
|
2× |
| 10 |
A public servant failed to discharge his duties as imposed under a law. Explain the appropriate Constitutional remedy. |
2018, 2014
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the concept of Independence of Judiciary. How is it maintained in India? |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the nature and extent of the freedom of Inter-State Commerce and Intercourse in India. |
2021, 2014
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the Parliament's power to amend the Indian Constitution with special reference to the Doctrine of Basic Structure. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the position of Union Council of Ministers vis-a-vis the President. |
2014, 2012
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the powers and functions of the President of India under the Indian Constitution. |
2020, 2018
|
2× |
| 15 |
Explain the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers between the Union and States in India. |
2018, 2012
|
2× |
| 15 |
Discuss the various kinds of jurisdiction exercised by the Supreme Court of India. |
2012
|
2× |
| 6 |
44th Amendment, 1978. |
2013
|
1× |
| 6 |
Act of State. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Advocate General. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Appointment of State Executive. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Appointments of Supreme Court Judges. |
2021
|
1× |
| 6 |
Basic Structure theory. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Co-operative Federalism. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Composition of Electoral College. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Concurrent list. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Doctrine of occupied field. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Effect of Anti Defection Law. |
2019
|
1× |
| 6 |
Election of President. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Financial Relations. |
2013
|
1× |
| 6 |
Full Faith and Credit Clause. |
2016
|
1× |
| 6 |
Impeachment. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Impeachment of Judges. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Impeachment of Supreme Court Judges. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Independence of Judiciary. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Inter-State Commerce. |
2013
|
1× |
| 6 |
Kinds of Amendment. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Meaning of prorogation and Dissolution. |
2020
|
1× |
| 6 |
Ordinance. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Ordinance Making Power of the President. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Parliamentary Form of Government. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Pith and Substance. |
2013
|
1× |
| 6 |
Principle of Collective Responsibility. |
2015
|
1× |
| 6 |
Prospective Overruling. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Residuary Powers. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Sarkaria Commission. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Size of the Ministry. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Sovereign Functions of State. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Tortious Liability of State. |
2014
|
1× |
| 6 |
Transfer of Judges. |
2018
|
1× |
| 6 |
Vicarious Liability. |
2017
|
1× |
| 6 |
Writ of Habeas Corpus. |
2012
|
1× |
| 6 |
Writ of Mandamus. |
2021
|
1× |
| 10 |
All the 150 public servants working in a Government department were dismissed from service, as most of them participated in a Dharna cum Gherao Programme. No inquiry was conducted on the ground of impracticability. Discuss the validity of such dismissal. [Note: Generally the problems are asked basing upon Sections, Illustrations and case-laws. The student is advised to refer to relevant sections, illustrations and case-laws.]. |
2019
|
1× |
| 10 |
Articles 14, 19, 20, 21 and 22 guaranteed by the Fundamental Rights of Indian Constitution to the citizens of India are suspended by the President of India during the National Emergency. A person wants to challenge in the Supreme Court - Advise. |
2018
|
1× |
| 10 |
A Civil Servant (Collector) was suspended without holding any departmental enquiry. What are the remedies available to the suspended person? Decide. |
2018
|
1× |
| 10 |
A, a civil servant, was forced to retire without holding any enquiry. A wants to challenge the forceable retirement. Advise 'A'. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
A, a civil servant, was relieved compulsorily in public interest without holding any enquiry. The order of compulsory retirement was challenged... [remainder of question obscured at page edge in source photo]. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
'X' a company which was registered in England was a Partner in a firm in India. The Indian Income-Tax Authorities sought to tax the entire income made by the company. Whether the levy of tax is valid? Decide with the help of relevant case-law. |
2013
|
1× |
| 10 |
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. |
2017
|
1× |
| 10 |
The driver of a car maintained by the State of A.P . for official use, drove it rashly and negligently while bringing it back from the workshop and knocked a pedestrian, fatally injuring him. The heirs of the deceased sued the State of A.P . for damages. Decide. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
An educationist was appointed as a Minister in the Government of the State X even though he is not a member of any house of the State legislature. Discuss the Constitutional Position. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
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. |
2017
|
1× |
| 10 |
A Government Employee was dismissed by an authority below the rank of appointing authority. Discuss the validity of such action. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
A Government employee was dismissed from his service by an officer subordinate to his appointing authority. Is such dismissal valid? Discuss. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
'X' was a Government servant holding a substantive post of a clerk. He was promoted. Subsequently, he was reverted to his substantive post on the ground of unsatisfactory work. 'X' challenged the validity of the order on the ground that he was reduced in rank without giving a reasonable opportunity under the Constitution. Decide with the help of relevant case law. |
2013
|
1× |
| 10 |
A Governor of a State was appointed by a Polity Party's regime. The party lost the election in the next elections. The newly formed Central Government asked the Governor to leave the office even though he did not complete five years. Discuss the validity of such action. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
A High Court Judge was accused of amassing huge and unaccounted wealth during his tenure. What are the options available to the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in such a case? |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
Huge unaccounted currency was found in the Chambers of a Judge of Higher Judiciary. When the Police wanted to proceed against the Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, he took the plea that he is not a 'Public Servant' therefore not within the purview of the Act. Decide. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
A lady of ST category gets married to a person belonging to upper caste and she wants her children to claim S.T. reservation - whether her children have a right to claim the same or not - Advise. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
A law was passed by a State prohibiting the sale and possession of liquor in the state. It was challenged on the ground that it incidentally encroached upon import and export of liquor across custom frontier, a central subject - Decide. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
National Emergency was imposed and all the Fundamental Rights were suspended by Presidential Declaration. A civil liberties activist approached the High Court for violation of his right to life and personal liberty. Decide. |
2013
|
1× |
| 10 |
National Emergency was imposed in India and operation of all the Fundamental Rights was suspended by a Presidential Order. Is such order valid? Explain with reasons. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
A non-legislator was appointed as a minister in state cabinet. He could continue as such only for six months, as he could not get elected either as MLA or MLC during such time. After a week, he was again appointed as a minister in the same cabinet even though he was still a non-legislator. The second appointment was challenged as unconstitutional. Decide. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
The Parliament proposes to remove the word 'Socialist' from the Preamble to the Constitution. Decide the constitutional validity of such a move. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
A person was convicted for assassinating the Chief Minister of a State and he was awarded Death Sentence. The said Sentence was upheld by the High Court and the Supreme Court. When he was scheduled to be hanged, a mercy petition was filed before the President of India by the Chief Minister of the State concerned. Discuss the maintainability of such Mercy Petition. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
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. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
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. |
2017
|
1× |
| 10 |
The police fired on a violent mob which tried to attack a police station where an accused was kept. To diffuse the situation, Lathi charge was also made. In the process 10 persons got injured seriously. A NGO filed a PIL in the High Court seeking damages from the police for the injured. Is such PIL maintainable? Decide. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
A politician was appointed as a minister in a State Cabinet, even though he was not a member of either house of the State legislature. He ceased to be a minister as he could not get elected as an MLA or MLC within the next six months. Can he be appointed as a minister once again though he is not an MLA or MLC, immediately thereafter? Discuss. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
It is proposed to delete the word 'secular' from the Preamble to the Constitution, by way of a Constitutional Amendment. Is such proposal valid? If not, state the reasons. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
A public servant failed to discharge his duties as imposed under a law. Explain the appropriate Writ remedy and the Forum available. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
An RTC bus knocked down a pedestrian due to the rash driving of the driver. Discuss whether the RTC is liable to compensate the family of the deceased victim. If so, on what grounds? |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
The Speaker of Lok Sabha expelled 20 members for receiving money for raising questions in the house on behalf of vested interests. They challenged the expulsion before the Supreme Court. Decide. |
2019
|
1× |
| 10 |
A State Government issued several ordinances continuously on the same subject without introducing a regular Bill in the State Legislature. Decide the Constitutional validity of such practice. |
2019
|
1× |
| 10 |
A State Government proposed to conduct a comprehensive house-hold survey in the State for identifying the genuine beneficiaries of the welfare schemes. X filed a Writ Petition against the proposed survey contending that the State Government has no such power under the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers under the Constitution. Discuss. |
2014
|
1× |
| 10 |
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. |
2017
|
1× |
| 10 |
A State has issues with its neighbouring state regarding the sharing of the waters of a river flowing across both the States. What is the constitutional mechanism to resolve the said dispute? Explain. |
2019
|
1× |
| 10 |
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? |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
A State Legislature enacted a law to regulate money lending in the State. Incidentally the law also touched upon Promissory Notes. Can it be said that the State has encroached upon the legislative domain of the union? Discuss. |
2012
|
1× |
| 10 |
A state legislature enacted a law on regulation of loud speakers in the state, to protect public health. It was challenged on the ground that the state made law on a central subject, namely 'broadcasting'. Decide. |
2016
|
1× |
| 10 |
The state legislature had enacted the Transport Service Act, 1955 by which Act, the state government had been authorized to frame schemes of rationalization of motor Transport. The Union Parliament amended in 1956 the Motor Vehicle Act, 1939 by adding a new scheme of nationalization of Motor Transport. The two laws occupied the same field. Which law is to the extent of Repugnancy be void? Give reasonable Answer. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
A State made a law to regulate the stay and movement of foreigners in that State. Discuss the Constitutional validity of such a law. |
2015
|
1× |
| 10 |
The Telangana State Govt. passed a law that transport of rice outside the state is prohibited because of price hike. Is the legislation valid? |
2018
|
1× |
| 10 |
A was a temporary Government Servant. He was given a memorandum containing two charges against him. He asked to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. His services were terminated without assigning any reasons - decide its validity with reason. |
2020
|
1× |
| 10 |
An M.P . while speaking in the House of People (Lok Sabha) on a motion made defamatory remarks against another member. Can that other member sue him for Defamation? Explain. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Amendment of Indian Constitution and the Basic Structure Theory. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Analyse the Doctrine of Repugnancy with the help of decided cases. |
2016
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the appointment of Judges and explain powers and functions of the Judiciary. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain Appointment of Judges, Powers and Jurisdiction relating to the Supreme Court. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the Centre-State Financial Relations in India. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the Centre-State Relations in India. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the Collegium System of Appointment of Judges of the Higher Judiciary in India. Explain the advantages of making such appointments through the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). |
2016
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the Constitutional position of the Governor and State Council of Ministers. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Constitutional Position of the President of India in the light of his powers and functions. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Constitutional Provisions relating to President of India with regard to Elections, Qualifications, Powers and Privileges. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the different types of Jurisdictions exercised by Supreme Court of India. |
2020
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Doctrine of Basic Structure in relation to amendment of Indian Constitution. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Doctrine of Pleasure. What are the Constitutional Safeguards against its misuse? |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Doctrine of Tortious Liability of State with the help of decided cases. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Elaborately discuss about the Union and State Relations. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the evolution of the Basic Structure Theory in India. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
How are the Judges of the higher judiciary appointed at present? Explain with reference to the decided cases. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
How are the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts appointed in India? Refer to the recent initiatives and proposed changes in this regard. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
How are the Supreme Court and High Court Judges appointed? Explain. |
2018
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Legislative Relations between the Centre and the States. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Make a critical analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment in "Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association V. Union of India" (2015, SC) in the context of challenge to the NJAC Act. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the method of electing the President of India. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
[obscured in source photo]. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the powers and functions of the state executive under the Constitution of India. |
2018
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the powers of the Parliament in amending the Indian Constitution. |
2021
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Powers of President of India with special reference to the Pardoning Powers. |
2016
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the powers, privileges and immunities of legislatures in India. |
2017
|
1× |
| 15 |
Describe the Privileges and Immunities of Legislature with the help of decided cases. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Examine the privileges of legislature under the Constitution of India. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the privileges of Union and State Legislatives. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the process of Amendment of the Indian Constitution and discuss the Basic Structure Theory. |
2012
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the process of electing the President of India and his powers. |
2021
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the recent trends in relation to the tortious liability of the State. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the relation between the President and the Union Council of Ministers. |
2019
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the safeguards available to civil servants under the Constitution of India. |
2021
|
1× |
| 15 |
Comment on the Scheme of Distribution of Legislative Powers between the Centre and States? |
2013
|
1× |
| 15 |
Discuss the Scope of the Doctrine of Basic Structure formulated by the Supreme Court of India in Kesavananda Bharati Case. |
2013
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the Scope of Doctrine of Immunity of Instrumentalities. Does it apply in India? |
2013
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the scope of relationship between the Union and States. |
2020
|
1× |
| 15 |
Examine the Scope of Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court under the Constitution of India. |
2013
|
1× |
| 15 |
What is State Emergency? Explain how the power to impose state emergency in India has been misused. |
2020
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the State Emergency and justification for imposing the same. Analyse the impact of the Judgment in S. R. Bommai vs. Union of India on the same. |
2014
|
1× |
| 15 |
Explain the tortious Liability of State with the help of landmark decisions. |
2015
|
1× |
| 15 |
What amounts to 'Failure of Constitutional Machinery in a State' under Article 356? Explain with the help of leading cases on the Topic. |
2016
|
1× |