June & Dec 2015

JUNE - 2015
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
1. Explain the nature and special features of constitution of India. (Refer Page No.5)
2. Every exercise of arbitrary power in registration of authority is considered to be a

‘new doctrine of equality’ in comparison with traditional judicial formula
classification test of equality. Elucidate. (Refer Page No.99, 111)
3. Explain the nature and scope of freedom of speech and expression with special
reference to Silence. Press Media Advertisement and Information. (Refer Page
No.124)
4. Trace the emerging regime of new rights and remedies as a result of reading
directive principles of state policy into fundamental rights. Refer to cases. (Refer
Page No.246)
5. Explain the procedure and process for electing President of India. What are his
powers and function? (Refer Page No.269)
6. Explain the composition and functions of parliament with reference. (Refer Page
No.299)
7. What is an amendment? State the types and procedure for amending the
Constitution of India. (Refer Page No.475)
8. Write short note on any two of the following:
a. Public interest litigation. (Refer Page No.240)
b. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. (Refer Page No.325)
c. Constitutional safeguards to civil servants. (Refer Page No.429)
9. Solve any two of the following problems:
a) Governor of Karnataka, in view of the increasing crime rate and breakdown

of law and order and inefficient ministry reported to the Union Government
that there is failure of constitutional machinery and hence recommended
for imposition of state emergency.
On the basis of report elected Government was dismissed by

issuing proclamation of state emergency without giving Chief Minister and
council of ministers and opportunity of being heard. Chief Minister
challenges it. Decide. (Refer Constitutional Law, Volume-II Separate Book)
b) A person was arrested under warrant issued by the speaker of Lok Sabha
for being produced before the Lok Sabha for answering alleged breach of
privilege. He was recommended without mentioning the breach of privilege
of the house. A writ of Habeas Corpus is filed to secure his release.Decide.
(Refer Constitutional Law, Volume-II Separate Book)
c. Inmates of Government run free hostels protests the rate fixed fixed for a
day food is merge when compared to food provided to inmates of jail. Their
claim was future builders of the nation are being deprived of quality food
and minimum standard of living. Discuss whether it is violative of any
specific fundamental right? (Refer Constitutional Law, Volume-II Separate
Book)
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DECEMBER – 2015
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
1. Discuss the values enshrined in the preamble of the constitution of India. Is the
preamble a part of the constitution? (Refer Page No.43)
2. “The State shall not deny any citizen equality before law or the equal protection of
the laws”. Discuss by referring to judicial decisions. (Refer Page No.94)
3. The expression ‘Life’ and ‘Personal Liberty’ under Article 21 of the Indian
Constitution are of widest amplitude and cover infinite volume of rights’ –
Elucidate. (Refer Page No.157)
4. Discuss the importance of Directive Principles of State Policy. Explain its relation
to Fundamental Rights. (Refer Page No.246)
5. Explain the scheme of distribution of legislative powers between Union and the
State. (Refer Page No.369)
6. Explain the constitutional safeguards provided for a person in the service of the
Union or the States. (Refer Page No.429)
7. Examine the scope of the ‘amending provision’ in the constitution with the help of
decided cases. (Refer Page No.478)
8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Advisory Jurisdiction (Refer Page No.336 )
(b) Money Bill and Ordinary Bill (Refer Page No.301)
(c) State Emergency (Refer Page No.470)
9. Solve any two of the following problems:
(a) The non-gazetted employees formed the Karmachari Sangh. This association
was recognized in 1966. It consisted of all the non-gazetted employees
though they belonged to different cadres. The rules regulating to the
association were amended in 1970. Under the Amended rules only
employees of the same rank/cadre cab be members of an association.
The Government accordingly derecognized the association. The

association challenged the Government action of derecognition. Decide.
(b) The Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order for listing of backward
classes. It exempted such families therefrom having an annual income of
Rs. 30000 or above. A member of backward class included in the list was
not given admission in the state medical college. He challenged the
Government order. Decide. (Refer Constitutional Law, Volume-II Separate
Book)
(c) A was the bidder at an auction conducted by the divisional forest officer in
respect of certain forest contracts. He was successful bidder and signed the
bid-sheet. Prior to the auction he signed the declaration that if the
successful bidder did not deposit in time the amount of bid, the forest
contract could be reauctioned and the deficiency on the second auction
could be recovered from him. Since A did not deposit that amount, there
was requction and he was sued for the deficiency on the reauction. Decide.
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JUNE - 2015

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

2. Every exercise of arbitrary power in registration of authority is considered to be a

8. Write short note on any two of the following:

a. Public interest litigation. (Refer Page No.240)

b. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. (Refer Page No.325)

c. Constitutional safeguards to civil servants. (Refer Page No.429)

9. Solve any two of the following problems:

a) Governor of Karnataka, in view of the increasing crime rate and breakdown

On the basis of report elected Government was dismissed by

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

8. Write short notes on any two of the following:

(a) Advisory Jurisdiction (Refer Page No.336 )

(b) Money Bill and Ordinary Bill (Refer Page No.301)

(c) State Emergency (Refer Page No.470)

9. Solve any two of the following problems:

The Government accordingly derecognized the association. The

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