Legal GK PDF For CLAT 2020 PDF
Legal GK PDF For CLAT 2020 PDF
Legal GK PDF For CLAT 2020 PDF
Direction: Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer.
1. In which of the following cases Section 66a of IT act was struck down
2. In which of the following cases Supreme court gave legal recognition to Third
genders
3. In which case the 42nd Amendment Act were declared as null and void by the
Supreme Court?
6. The court laid down basic guidelines for power of President's Rule in
9. In which case the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015 was
challenged under Article 14 of the Constitution of India and the Supreme Court
of India dismissed the challenge and upheld the constitutionality of the Act.
A. Rajbala vs state of Haryana B. Priyadarshini matoo vs State of U.P
10. Which case led to the imposition of emergency and was a landmark case
regarding election disputes, the primary issue was the validity of clause 4 of the
39th Amendment Act?
11. In which landmark case the Supreme Court held that the Second marriage of
Hindu man is invalid even if he converts to Islam before marriage?
A. Daniel latiffi vs. Union Of India B. Sarla Mudgal vs. Union Of India
C. Roopa Hurrah vs. Ashok Hurrah. D. Ramchandra Saraswati vs. Neena Bajpai
12. In which landmark legal case it was held that preamble is not a part of the
Indian Constitution?
A. Golak Nath vs. the State of Punjab B. Keshavnanada Bharti vs. Union Of India
15. In which landmark case the Supreme Court of India held that held that the
power of judicial review vested in the High court under Art.226 and right to
move the Supreme Court under Art.32 is an integral and essential feature of the
Constitution?
17. Which Landmark case of the Supreme Court talked about Speedy Trial?
18. In which Landmark case the Supreme Court held that Muslim women have
the right to maintenance?
19. In which Landmark Legal case court explained the provision ‘Procedure
Established by Law’?
20. In which Landmark Legal Case the Supreme court held the Right to Legal aid
as a Fundamental Right?
21. Under the Constitution of India, Freedom of religion does not give the
power to?
C. Health D. Morality
22. Which among the following is not a part of the Directive Principles of State
Policy?
27. When was the world Secular added to the constitution of India?
A. 1965 B. 1971
C. 1975 D. 1976
30. Where do we find the phrase “Raising the nutrition of People in Indian
Constitution?
C. within the discretion of the court. D. within the discretion of investigating officer.
C. Regulated D. Permitted.
34. A writ by which the decision of the lower court is quashed by higher Court
because it was based on irregular procedure is known as ____________ ?
A. Governor B. President
41. In which landmark case the former chief of Police of a state was held guilty
of Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty?
A. Shri Vijay Sharma v.s Seema Mehrotra B. Shri K.P.S Gill vs. Rupan Deol Bajaj
C. Shri Arvind Sharma vs Mala Sinha D. Shri Manu singh vs Mridula Sharma
42. In which landmark case the court ruled that grants cannot change the
minority nature of the Institution?
A. A.k Anthony college vs. State of Delhi B. St. Stepehens vs. University of Delhi
43. In which Landmark (Important) case the Court held that depiction of
preparation violence is not in contravention of Constitution?
44. Which Important Landmarks case was the first one in which conviction
happened under the I.T Act 2000.
46. Which important landmark case led to the First amendment of the Indian
Constitution?
47. In which important Landmark case the Supreme Court held out capital
punishment to Indira Gandhi’s assassinator?
C. Kehar Singh vs. Delhi Admnistration. D. Mala Singh vs State of N.C.T Delhi.
48. In which important landmark case the court held that Article 32 and Article
226 is a basic feature of the Indian Constitution.
49. In which important landmark case the court held Secularism to be the be
the basic structure of Indian Constitution?
A. S.R Bommai vs. Union of India. B. M. Nagraj v. Union of India
50. In which Landmark case the Court held that acid victims must be paid
compensation?
A. Saraswati v. Union of India B. Nalini v. State of Punjab
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A D A A C A A B A C
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B A D A A A B B D A
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B C D A A C D A A C
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
B A A C A B C C D D
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
B B D A A D C B A C
Explanations:
1. Supreme Court in a landmark judgment struck down section 66A of the Information
Technology Act, 2000 which provided provisions for the arrest of those who posted
allegedly offensive content on the internet upholding freedom of expression.
Section 66A defines the punishment for sending “offensive” messages through a
computer or any other communication device like a mobile phone or tablet and a
conviction of it can fetch a maximum three years of jail and a fine.
2. The Supreme Court, in National Legal Service Authority v. Union of India (“NALSA”),
has given legal recognition to the transgender community by mandating that they
be treated as the third gender, thereby doing away with the binary understanding
of gender.
4. The case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, is perhaps the most well-known
constitutional decision of the Supreme Court of India. While ruling that there is no
implied limitation on the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution, it held
that no amendment can do violence to its basic structure (the “Basic Structure
Doctrine”). Further, it established the Supreme Court’s right of review and,
therefore, established its supremacy on constitutional matters.
5. Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan was a 1997 Indian Supreme Court case
where Vishakha and other women groups filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
against State of Rajasthan and Union of India to enforce the fundamental rights of
working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. Justice J.S
Verma was also a member of the bench who laid out the guidelines in this case.
Later after Nirbhaya case in 2013, Justice Verma Committee was constituted to
recommend amendments to the Criminal Law so as to provide for quicker trial and
enhanced punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault against
women. The Committee submitted its report on January 23, 2013.
7. In Ram Singh vs. Union of India, the Supreme Court overturned a government
decision to grant reservations to the Jat community in nine states (by including
them in the Central List of Backward Classes *“Central List”+).
8. • the Parliament was fully competent to enact Section 139AA of the Act and its
authority to make this law was not diluted by the orders of this Court.
• (ii) Court did not find any conflict between the provisions of Aadhaar Act and
Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act inasmuch as when interpreted harmoniously,
they operate in distinct fields.
• (iii) Section 139AA of the Act is not discriminatory nor does it offend equality
clause enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution.
9. The judgment in the case of Rajbala v State of Haryana, delivered by the Supreme
Court, affirmed the amendments (prescribing minimum education) made to the
Haryana Panchayat Raj Act, 1994.
11. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India:- The case is related to the offence of Bigamy,
conflict between the personal laws and a strong need for the uniform civil code in
the country. The court held that, the second marriage of Hindu man after being
converted to Islam, will be invalid if the first marriage has not been dissolved.
12. In Berubari Union(I), Re:- It was held that the preamble is not part of the
constitution. This judgement was overruled by 13 Judge Bench in Keshvananda
Bharti case and it was held that the ‘Preamble is part of Indian Constitution’.
13. Shankari Prasad Case V. Union of India, 1951 Shankari Prasad Vrs. Union of India is a
landmark case in the basic structure of our constitution. In the cases, the power to
amend the rights had been upheld on the basis of Article 368. Chief Justice Subba
Rao writing for the majority six judges in special bench of eleven, overruled the
previous decisions.
14. In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judges (such a
large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme Court deliberated as to
whether any part of the Fundamental Rights provisions of the constitution could be
revoked or limited by amendment of the constitution. Secondly, declared that the
Fundamental Rights were transcendental and inviolable and the Parliament of India
had no power to take away or abridge any of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed
by the Constitution by way of the Constitutional amendments. Their lordship felt
that the liberty of the Individual in the Indian Constitution is subject to various
“reasonable restrictions” which are expressly mentioned in the Constitution and
that no further limitations should be imposed on it at any time.
16. This case is also known as Mandal Commission Case. The court has held that barring
any extraordinary situations reservation should not exceed 50 per cent.
17. In Hussainara khatoon case the Supreme Court talked about the right to Speedy
Trial. The Court recognized the right to speedy trial and the right to legal aid
services as basic and essential rights.
18. In M. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum the Supreme Court held that Muslim
Women has the right to claim maintenance under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. the
Remedy under Section 125 is available to wife (including a divorced wife),
irrespective of the religion to which she belongs.
19. While explaining the expression ‘Procedure Established by Law’ under Article 21,
Supreme Court held that the procedure in Article 21 has to be fair, just and
reasonable, not fanciful, oppressive or arbitrary. The ‘Procedure established by law’
is same as the ‘due process of law’ as interpreted by the American Constitution.
20. In sheela Barse v. Union of India the court held that the right to legal aid is a
fundamental right under article 14 and Article 21 of the constitution.
21. India has given the Right to freedom of Religion but the said right of conversion is
only to be exercised under free will and not under influence of money. In Rev
Stanislaus vs Madhya Pradesh, 1977 SCR (2) 611, the Supreme Court of India
considered the issue whether the fundamental right to practise and propagate
religion includes the right to convert, held that the right to propagate does not
include the right to convert and therefore upheld the constitutional validity of the
laws enacted by Madhya Pradesh and Orissa legislatures prohibiting conversion by
force, fraud or allurement.
22. Adult education is not included in Directive principles of state policy. Article 21 A
talks about right to education in the Constitution of India.
23. Parliament of India consists of both the houses i.e. Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha
and also includes the President because without his assent no Bill becomes a Law.
26. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar was the first Law minister of India. He was the
minister in First Nehru Ministry or Interim Ministry after independence. Dr Bhimrao
Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb was the first Law Minister of India.
He had served as a Law Minister post from 15th August 1947 to September 1951.
27. With the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India enacted in 1976, the
Preamble to the Constitution asserted that India is a secular nation. However,
neither India's constitution nor its laws define the relationship between religion and
state.
28. It was held in the Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. vs Union Of India that
the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal
liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the
Constitution. The right to privacy in India has developed through a series of
decisions over the past 60 years.
29. Schedules are lists in the constitution which categorise and tabulate bureaucratic
activity and government policy. The fourth Schedule deals with allocation of seats
in Rajya Sabha.
30. Article 47 states that the State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and
the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among
its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about
prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks
and of drugs which are injurious to health.
31. The Supreme Court has ruled that narco analysis, brain mapping and polygraph
tests cannot be conducted on any person without their consent. Such procedures
“are illegal and a violation of personal liberty”, ruled a three-judge bench headed
by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan. The order came in response to petitions
questioning the validity of such tests that were filed by persons accused in various
criminal cases.
32. Article 23 & 24 of Indian Constitution deal with the Right against Exploitation.
Article 23 prohibits the traffic in human beings and forced Labour such as ‘Begar’.
The menace of Human Trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the
purposes of commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution or forced labour.
33. Habeas corpus writ is called “Bulwark or Barrier of Individual Liberty against
Arbitrary Detention”. A general rule of filing the petition is that - A person whose
right has been infringed must file a petition. But Habeas corpus is an exception and
anybody on behalf of the detainee can file a petition. Habeas corpus writ is
applicable to preventive detention also. This writ can be issued against both public
authorities as well as individuals.
Hence, option A is correct.
34. Literally, Certiorari means to be certified. The writ of certiorari can be issued by
the Supreme Court or any High Court for quashing the order already passed by an
inferior court, tribunal or quasi judicial authority. There are several conditions
necessary for the issue of writ of certiorari. Firstly there should be court, tribunal
or an officer having legal authority to determine the question with a duty to act
judicially. Such a court, tribunal or officer must have passed order acting without
jurisdiction or in excess of the judicial authority vested by law in such court,
tribunal or officer. The order could also be against the principles of natural justice
or the order could contain an error of judgment in appreciating the facts of the
case.
35. The Directive Principles of State Policy are referred to as the "Conscience of the
Constitution". They aim to create a welfare state where the social and economic
conditions are such that the citizens can lead a good life. They are the principles
and guidelines to be kept in mind while framing the laws and policies for the
nation. They are not enforceable by any court but they are considered irrefutable
in the governance of the country. It is the duty of the State to apply these
principles while making laws to establish a fair and just society. They refer to social
justice, economic welfare, legal and administrative matters and foreign policy.
It shall be the duty of every citizen of India –To abide by the Constitution and
respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
38. In 1976, the Congress Party set up the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee to make
recommendations about fundamental duties, the need and necessity of which was
felt during the operation of the internal emergency (1975-1977). The Congress
Government at Centre accepted recommendations and enacted the 42nd
Constitutional Amendment Act in 1976. This amendment added a new part,
namely, Part IVA to the Constitution.
39. Section 2, 3 and 4 of TPHRA lay down the rules for appointment to the NHRC. The
Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India, on
the recommendation of a committee consisting of: The Prime Minister
(Chairperson), The Home Minister, The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
(Lower House), The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House),
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha (Lower House), The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya
Sabha (Upper House).
40. Parliament has powers to make laws and it alone can pass laws on Union list
matters. However there may be some conditions when the parliament is not in
session and it becomes necessary to make laws. In these cases our constitution
under Article 123 gives special legislative powers to President of India by
promulgating ordinance under certain circumstances. The law making power in
state is vested in the state assembly. But there may be situations when state
assembly is not in session and it is necessary to make laws for the state. In these
circumstances Article 213 of the constitution provides that Governor of the state
can promulgate ordinance.
41. I.P.S K.P.S Gill was held guilty by the Supreme Court for slapping the posterior of
senior IAS officer Rupan Bajaj.
42. The court ruled in this important case that merely because government is giving
grants to the college will not change its minority nature. Refer Article 20 of our
Constitution.
43. The landmark case is related to release of serial TAMAS which showed violence
which happened in the year 1947. The court ruled in favour of telecast of serial.
Hence, option D is correct.
44. The landmark case was related to the posting of obscene messages on Internet.
45. The Supreme Court held neither the state can make quota provisions nor a policy
for private educational institutions.
46. The case was related to reservations and B.R Ambedkar made the first amendment
to the Constitution.
47. The court handled capital punishment to kehar singh, though its accuracy has been
questioned.
48. The power of judicial review mentioned in the constitution is a protection offered
to the citizens of the country which keeps the executive in check.
49. In the SR Bommai case the Supreme Court has ruled the secularism the basic
structure of the indian constitution.
50. Laxmi v. Union of India; this is a landmark case as in this case, the petition was
filed by the Laxmi (Acid Victim) herself. In this case, Apex Court issued the
direction for the regulation of acid to the State and UT. The court also addressed
the problem of compensation. The Apex Court held that Section 357A, this section
provides for the preparation of a scheme for providing funds for the purpose of
compensation to the victim or his dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a
result of crime and who require rehabilitation. The Apex Court directed that the
acid attacks victims shall be paid compensation of at least Rs. 3 Lakh by the
concerned State Government/UT as the aftercare and rehabilitation cost.