Writing Exercise - #1

Basic Rules:

1. Wide range of topics related to upcoming test series would be given on regular basis so as to help you
pick question based on topics you finish reading.

2. You can submit one or more answers.

3. Answer can be submitted in the group or in person.

4. Attempt the question for 200 words.

5. Answer will be reviewed without any scoring.

TOPICS:

1) LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS

2) SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND STATES

3) PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGES

QUESTIONS

1) The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great degree of flexibility into the otherwise rigid
scheme of distribution of legislative powers in the Indian Constitution. Elucidate (2007)

2) Discuss the constitutional safeguards in respect of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons
employed in civil capacities under the Union or the State. Do these safeguards override the Doctrine of
Pleasure embodied in the Constitution? (2003)

3) One has to turn to the privileges of the House of Commons to ascertain the Parliamentary privileges
in India. How far is this statement still correct? Discuss (2003).

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