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Paper Code: LLB203 Maximum Marks: 75
is
Time: 3 Hours
questions in all tncluding Q. No. 1 of Part A whlch
Note: Attempt flve from each untt of PartB.
compulsory. Select one question
PART-A
(5x5=25)
following:
Q1 Write short notes on the
legislation
a) Doctrine of colorable
b) Independence of Judiciary
c) Theory ofTerritorial Nexus
of President
d) Executive Powers
Secularism in India
e) Conccpt of
PART-B
UNIT I
dogmatic to
recent years witnessed a change from thepointing out
"Federalism has in approach while
Q2 approach". Discuss this changing
Constitution of India. (12.5)
dynamic working of the
in the
the main deviations
Constitution of India. (12.5)
features of the
Enumerate the salient
Q3 UNIT II
powers weighs
of the distribution of legislative with the
scheme proposition
Q4 "The Constitutional Union Parliament". Elucidate this (12.5)
heavily in favour of provisions and judicial decisions.
help of constitutional (12.5)
the following:
Q5 Write short note on HarmoniousConstruction
Doctrine of
a Substance
Doctrine of Pith and
b) UNIT III
of the
Original and Advisory jurisdictions (12.5)
Discuss the scope of the
06 India.
Supreme Court of contention
Privileges has beena bone of
Parliamentary examine it in the
a) "The issue ofParliament and Judiciary", Critically (6.25)
Q7 between the
cases. (6.25)
light of the decided Parliamentary Sovereignty
Explain the concept of
b) UNIT IV Proclamation
consequences of the of the
the grounds, duration and pertaining to the failure (12.5)
What are President of India
Q8
issued by theMachinery of the state?
Constitutional or
basic structure
Parliament to alter the (12.5)
not enable
'Article 368' doesConstitution. Explain.
Q9 framework of the
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THIRD SEMESTER Subject:
Paper Code: LLB-203 (Batch 2014 Onwards)
Maximum Marks: 75
Internal
Time: 3 Hours an dB as irected.
questlons fromPart A
Note: Attempt all chotce is tndicated.

PART-A (5x5=25)
following:
Q1 Write short notes on the of the Indian Constitution
and Framing
(a) Sources
(b) Parliamentary Sovereignty itutoof Pro
and Substance
c) Doctrine of Pith
eodi Article 360
(e) Office of Profit PART-B
UNIT
Constitution. (12.5)
Indian
Discuss in detailsalient features of
Q2 will
OR
Law. On what basis you
Constitution and Constitutional (12.5)
Q3 Define
Constitution?
classify the Indian
UNIT-II President but he exercises
is vested in the
"Though the executive
power Justify this
Q4 and advice of Council of Ministers." (12.5)
this power with theaid the various powers of President in detail.
statement. Also explain
OR of the
Supreme Court of India is the Guardian
Q5 Why it is said that Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of
Constitution? Also discuss about the (12.5)
India.
UNIT-III legislative
Constitution of India makes two fold distributions of Union and
Q6 The
by explaining Legislative Relations between
powers. Elucidate (12.5)
State.
OR have at
be successful unless both Union and the States
"No system can discharge
Q7 resources to enable them to
their disposal adequate financial under the Constitution." Justify. (12.5)
their respective responsibilities
UNIT-IV
Procedure of Amendment of the Constitution and Doctrine of
Q8 Explain (12.5)
Basic Structure.
OR
the Executive". Discuss
Q9 "Emergency Provisions vest a very great power in (12.5)
the statement in detail.

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one tncluding Maximum Marks: 75
O no, 1of
questlon fromn each unit Part A
of Partwhdch
B.
ls
Q! wite short notes on the PART-A
(b) following:
Doctrine of Repugnancy
Independence of
ic) ConstitutionalismJudiciary
(d) Adult Franchise
(5x6=23)
Executive Powers of President
e)
Vi
PART-B
Q2
«Constitution
combination
of India is UNIT-I
neither
of both."
Discuss, purely federal nor purely federal but is a
03 DiscusS the salient features (12.5)
judiciahapproach in of the
preserving the basicIndian Constitution.
structure of the Also explain
Q4 Discuss the scope of the UNIT-II constitution.(12.5)
Supreme Court of India. original and Advisory Jurisdictions of the
Q5 Write short notes on the (12.5)
following:
(a) Parliamentary Sovereignty
(2x6.25=12.5)
(b) Parliamentary Privileges.

Q6 Explain and illustrate the UNIT-III

and the State. Elucidate yourAdministrative relations between the Union
answer with case law. (12.5)
7 (a) Discuss the doctrine of Pith
and
(b) What you cannot do directly, yousubstance with the help of case law.(12.5)
commenton the theory of colorable cannot
do indirectly". Discuss and
legislation.
UNIT-IV
What is the meaning of failure of constitutional
what extent the Supreme Court has put a check machinery in a state? To
on motivated and
arbitrary dismissal of state governments by the centre under Article 356?
Discuss.
(12.5)
Explain the procedure of the amendment of the Constitution. What are
the scope of the amending power of the Parliament vis-â-vis the
Fundamental Rights of the citizen. Support ýour answer with help of
case law.
(12.5)
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aper Code: LLB203 Subject: Constltutlonal Law-i
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Ime: 3 Hours Maxxtmum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt any Ave questlons includngQ no,1 of Part Awhich ts
compulsory. Select one questBon from each untt of Part B.
PART-A
Q1 Write short notes on the following: (6x5=25)
(a) Doctrine of Pith and substance
(b) Parliamentary Sovereignty
(c) Independence of Judiciary
(d) Article 370 of Indian constitution
(e) Executive powers of Governor
PART-B
UNIT-I
Discuss the extent to which the federal principles have been incorporated
into the Indian Constitution. Refer to its operationalisation with the help
of case law. (12.5)
Q3 What are the salient features of Indian Constitution? Discuss the case
law to explain the judicial approach in preserving the basicstructure of
theconstitution. (12.5)
UNIT-II
2+ "The issue of Parliamentary privileges has been bone of contention and
conflict between the parliament and judiciary." Critically examine in the
light of the decided cases. (12.5)
25 Discuss the powers of the executive to legislate through Ordinances and
the limitations forced in the constitution on this power.
(12.5)
UNIT-III
26 Explain and illustrate the legislative relations between union and the
states with the help of decided cases.
(12.5)
27 (a) Discuss the doctrine of Harmonious
Construction.
(b) Write short note on doctrine of Colourable (6)
Legislation. (6.5)
UNIT-IV
28 What are the grounds, duration and
consequerces of the proclamation
issued by the president of India pertaining
machinery in states? to the failure of constitutional
(12.5)
Q9 Define Customs' and explain how do they
analytical view on the role of customs in become basis of law. Give an
regulating functioning of society.
(12.5)
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Paper Code: LLB-203 Subject:Constitutlonal Law-I

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75

Note: Attempt any five questions includ ing Q. No 1l of Part A which is
compulsory. Select one question from each untt of Part B.
PART-A
Q1 Write short notes on the following: -: (5x5=25)
(a) Classification of the Constitution
(b) Doctrine of Harmonious construction
(c) Power of the President
(d) Union power to give directions to the states
(e) Colourable legislation
PART-B
UNIT-I
Q2 Explain the salient features of Federalism. Is the Indian constitution Federal in
nature? What are the challenges faced by the India Federalism? (12.5)
Q3 Critically examine the salient features of Indian Constitution with the help of
judicial decisions on the subject. (12.5)
UNIT-II
Q4 "Parliamentary privileges is a subject of tremendous significance, however no
effort has ever been made by the system for codification of Parliamentary
privileges". Explain the nature and kinds of privileges that have been provided for
under Indian Constitution and why no effort has been made to codify
parliamentary privileges. (12.5)

Q5 The jurisdiction of Supreme Court is plenary and wide ranging, however the
ambit of the jurisdiction of the High Court is more as compared to the
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Elucidate. (12.5)
UNIT-III
Q6 Critically examine the distribution of administrative powers between the Union
and the States under Indian Constitution. (12.5)

Q7 Define and explain the rule of territorial nexus with the help of decided case law
on the point. t Bol (12.5)
UNIT-IV
8 What is the impact of National Emergency' on fundamental rights? Explain and
elucidate with the help of decided case law. (12.5)

The provisions relating to amendment process in the Constitution have

undergone substantial changes in course of time. Explain the scheme of
constitutional amendments and the change that have been introduced therein.(12.5)
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Subject: Constltutlonal Law-i
Paper Code: LLB203 Maxtnum Marks: 75
Time: 3 Hours
tnclu ing O no. 1 of Part A which is
Note: Attempt any five questlons of Part b.
compulsory. Select one questlon from each unlt
PART-A
(5x5=25)
Q1 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Doctrine of Repugnancy
(b) Independence of Judiciary
(c) Constitutionalism
(d) Adult Franchise
(e) Executive Powers of President
PART-B
UNIT-I
but is a
Q2 Constitution of India is neither purely federal nor purely federal (12.5)
combination of both." Discuss.
Also explain
Q3 Discuss the salient features of the Indian Constitution,
constitution.{12.5)
the
judicial approach in preserving the basic structure of
UNIT-II
Jurisdictions of the
Q4 Discuss the scope of the original and Advisory (12.5}
Supreme Court of India.

Q5 Write short notes on the following: (2x6.25=12.5)

(a) Parliamentary Sovereignty
(b) Parliamentary Privileges.
UNIT-III
Q6 Explain and illustrate the Administrative relations between the Union
andthe State. Elucidate your answer with case law. (12.5)

Q7 (a) Discuss the doctrine of Pith and substance with the help of case law.(12.5)
and
(b) 'What you cannot do directly, you cannot do indirectly". Discuss
comment on the theory of coiorable legislation,

UNIT-IV
Q8 What is the meaning of failure of constitutional machinery in a state? To
what extent the Supreme Court has put a check on motivated and
arbitrary dismissal of state gorernments by the centre under Article 356?
Discuss. (12.5)
Q9 Explain the procedure of the anendment of the Constitution. What are
the scope of the amending power of the Parliament vis-à-vis the
Fundamental Righis of the citizen. Support ýour answer with help of
case law. (12.5)
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SEMESTER LLB) Maximum Marks :75
THIRD
Paper Code: LLB 205 Nol of PartA whlch is
tncluding Q. of Part B.
Time : 3 Hours questions each untt
Attempt anyfive question from
Note:
compulsory. Select one Part-A
(5x5=25)
following:
note on the
Q1. Write short Constitutionof India
a) Nature of
Rule of Law
b) Executive Governor
c) Power
of the President and the
Power
d) Legislative
c) Judicial Review Part-B

Unit-I (12.5)
the Constitution of India.
features of
the salient departments of
Q2. Enumerate the three great
meaning of separation of departments should
The true power of one of these whole power of
Q3. whole
Government is that the same hands which possess the of the whole
the exercise
not be exercised by departments; and that such Explain. (12.5)
either of the other principles of the
Constitution'.
would subvert the
Unit-II if it incidentally
validity of an Act is not affected therefore it is
settled that the authorized field, andsubstance of the
Q4. Tt is well matters outside the
trenches on the pith and
inquire in each case what is (12.5)
necessary to
Act impugned'. Discuss. clear and direct
arise when: (i) there is Such
is aid to State Acts; (ii)
Q5. Repugnancy between the Central and the in direct collision
inconsistency
irreconcilable, or brings the State Actobeying the would
inconsistency is about a situation where
or brings (12.5)
with the Central Act Elaborate.
other".
lead to disobeying the
Unit-KII particular way...
ability to do something or to act in a particular
Q6. Power meansthe advantage or benefit conferred on a
Privilege is a special right, general obligaticn,
Immunity is an exemption or freedom from Parliamentary
person.. Explain in the context of
duty, burden or penalty'. (12.5)
Privileges. (2x6.25=12.5)
Write short notes on the followig: -
Q7. Independence of Judiciary
(a) Anti-Defection law
(b)
Unit-IV
of constitutional machinery in
Q8. Describe the provisions in case of failureimmune from judicial review? {12.5)
States. Is the Presidential Proclamation
alter the basic structure or
Q9. Article 368 does not enable Parliament to (22.5)
framework of the Constitution'. Exolair.
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AAerCode: LLB205 Maxtnum Marks:
75
nc:3 Hours compulsory. Seleci
five questions incltuding Part A which is
te: Atterppt any unit of Part B.
one question from each
PART-A
(5x5-25)
Write slhort notes on thc following: natule with regard to ils
Definition of Constituion of Indi and its
la)
amending procCss.
(b)Public Interest Litigatidn Constitution
(c) Salient features of lndin President and the Governor
(d) Legislative Porwers of tBe
(e) Doctrincof Repugnanfy
PART-B
UNIT-I
Constitution, their sources and functions.
02 Explain the Conventions of the (12.5)
India.
ldentifv the Convention which operate in
in our Constitution, but has been
Rule of law as a concept finds no place Constitution which cannot be
characterized as a basic feature of our
Parliament ad in fact binds the
abrogated or destroyed even by the (12.5)
Parliament'. Elaborate.
UNIT-II
between the Union
Write a detailed note on the Legislative relationship (12.5)
parliament and State legislature?
and state
Q5 Discuss administrative relation between the Union executive
Executives? (12.5)

UNIT-III
6 List the constitutional provisions dealing with the independence of
judiciary. Is it mandatory to obtain the consent of a sitting Judge of a
High Court before he is transferred to another High Court? Explain the
present position with regard to appointment of Judges of the High Court.(12.5)

Q7 Briefly cxplain the provisions of Anti Defection Law. Is any remedy

available to a legisiator who is disqualified by the Speaker under the said
law in view of the fact that Para 6 (1) embodies finality to the Speaker's
order and Para 7 bars jurisdiction of court in regard thereto? (12.5)
UNIT-IV
What do you understand by Prcsident's Rule? Is the action of the
President judicially reviewablc? (12.5)
09 'Article 368 does not delbar the Parliament to amnend either expressiy or
even impliedly any of the Articles of ihe Constitutiol of India but the
Summit Court has read limitations on the power of Parliament in a series
of judgements beginning from the Funiamental Rignt case'. Explain.{i2.5}

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THIRD SEMESTER [LLB) DECEMBER2013-JANUARY2014
Paper Code: LLB-205 Subfect: Constltutional Law 1
(2005-2012)
Maxtmum Marks: 75
Time: 3 Hours
Note: Part Ais compulsory. Attempt one question from each untt in Part
B.

PART A

(5 x 5 = 25)
Q 1. Write Short Notes on the following:

(a)-Nature of Constitution of India.

b) Constitutional Conventions.

(c) Residuary Powers of Legislation.

(G) Parliamentary Sovereignty.

(e) Judicial Review.

PART B

UNIT - I (4x 12.5 = 50)

Q2. Enumerate the salient features of the Constitution of India.

The true meaning of separation of the three great departments of Government is that
the whole power of one of these departments should not be exercised by the same
hands which possess the whole power of either of the other departments; and that such
exercise of the whole would subvert the princples of tiie Constitution'. Explain.

UNIT - I

Q 4. It is well settled that the validity of an Act is not aifecied if it icdentally trerches on
matters outside the authorised field, and therefore it is necessany to ingquit e in each case
what is the pith and substance of the Act impugaed', Discuss.
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yOAN
B.

Part-A

Write short notes on the following (5x5-25)

&. Define Constitution
b. Doctrine of Territoriality
c. Meaning of Executive Power
d. Collective Responsibility of the Cabinct
e. Separation of powers
Part-B

(12.5x4=50)

Unit-I

2. Constitutional conventions are the founding stones of the Constitutionalpractices and for the
practice of lndian Constitutionalexperiment, the British parliamentary conventions came very
handy for the framers of Indian Constitution. xplain and elaborate the concept of
Constitutional conventions in the light of the above statement, quoting examples of Indian
Constitutional practices.
3. "Rule of law connotes a limited governnent and some higher kind of law which is reasonable
just and non-discriminatory." Critically discuss the Rule of Law in the light of the above
statement.
Unit-II

4. Define and elucidate the Rule of Harmonious Construction" with the help of the decided
case law on the point.
5. "For the purpose of simooth transaction of business of the Union the primacy of the Union in
distribution of powers has been maintained under the Indian Constitution". Critically examine
the administrative relations between Union and the States in the light of the above statement.
Unit-III

6. Elaborate the neasures that have been employed by the Constitution of ndia in ensuring the
independence of Judiciary.

1. What do you understand by the expression Parliamnentary Privileges"? Criticaly examine the
privileges that are available to members of Parliament in India.
Unit-IV

8. "Everything changes except the Rule of Change and therefore a Constitution which
constitutes and governs the political life of a community cannot be made un-amendable".
How far the Constitution of India is amendable? Elaborate in the light of the above statement.

9. What do you understand by the expression "Basic Structure'? Explain wita the hel of
decided case law on the point.
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Subject: Constitutional Iawi
Paper Code: LLB-205 (Batch 2004-2010)
Maximun Marks :75
Time: 3 Hours
each unit in urt B.
Note: Part Ais compulsory. Attempt one question from
PART -A
Q1 Writc short notcs on the following: (5x5-25)
(a) Constitution and Constitutionalism
(b) Division of Powers and Separation of Powers.
(c) Independence of Judiciary
(d) Pockct veto of Presidcnt of India
(c) Docrine of Basic structurc

PART -B
UNIT-I
Q2 Rule of law runs like a golden thrcad throughout thc provisions of Indian
Constitution. Examinc critically. (12.5)

Q3 *No constitution can either be wholly written or wholly unwritten

constitution and constitutional conventions play a major role in all
constitutions across the globe. Discuss the role of constitutional
conventions in India in the light of the above statemcnt.
UNIT-II
Q4 Discuss and elaborate the instances where union parliament can make
laws from the state list. (12.5)

Q5 Critically cxaminc the principle of "Harmonious Construction" under

Indian constitution with the help of decided case law on the point.

UNIT-III
Q6 "President of India is merely a titular hcad under thc schemne of Indian
Constitution as he has to act as per the aid and advisc of his Council of
Ministers". Do you agrec? Elucidate. (12.5)
07 Critically examine the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of
India, with the help of decided case law.
UNIT-IV
Q8 Discuss and claborate the safeguards that have becn introduced by 44h
Constitutional Amenament with a view to prevent the misuse of
Emergency Provisinns by tie Ruling Party at the Centrc. (12.5)
Q9 "The amending powers of the cunstitution in he hands of union
pariament are not unlimited". Discuss with the decided case law.
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Paper Code:LLB205 Maximum Marks :75
Paper ID: 38205
from Part-B,
Time : 3 Hours
compulsory. Attempt any four questions
Note: Part-Ais selecting one from each Unit.
PART-A (5x5=25)

sources of a Constitution? governance of a cOuntry? Should

Q1 (a) What are the necessary for the
(b) Why is a Constitution principles of a constitution?
there be only written Constitution.
Enumerate the basic features of the Indian
(c) separation of powers.
(d) Explain the doctrine ofexpression 'Rule of Law'?
(e) What is meant by the
PART-B
(12.5x4=50)
UNIT-! defined by
of the Indian Constitution as
Q2. Critically examine the basic structure various judicial pronouncements.
its
the Supreme Court of India through Indian
power of the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the
Q3. Discuss the rights of the people of India.
Constitution in protecting the fundamental
UNIT-II
legislative powers between the Centre
Q4. Explain the scheme of distribution of
Constitution.
and States under the Indian
Q5. Write short notes on the following:
(a) Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
(b) Doctrine of Repugnancy
UNIT-I||
India.
Q6. Examine the scope of writ jurisdiction of the High Court of
control arbitrary
Q7. "The main objective of juridical review is to prevent and
actions of the exacutive'.
Discuss the above statement with the help of decided case law.
UNIT
Q8. State the constitutional provisions under which National Emergency can be
imposed in our country. Give examples.
Q9. Write explanatory notes on any twO of the foliowing:
(a) Amendment of the indian constitution.
(b) Public Interest litigation
(c) Anti-defection law
(d) Parliarmentary Privileges

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Paper Code: LLB(3) 205 Subject: Constitutional Law -I
Tine:3Hours Maximum Marks : 75
Note: paper conssts ef Two Parts: Aand B.
P lorvand fve questions from Part-B.
Part-A carries Smarks each and Part-B carries 10 marks each.

PART-A
Q.I
ais
(a)
indian Constitutionafederal Constitution? Discuss. -y Saperetan
) What do you understapd by "Residuary Power of legislation"?
Where does it reside? Refer to provisions in the Constitution.

(c) Article 44 of the Constitution provides for enactment of a

Uniform Civil Code". No. law, has been. made so for to
impleent thisprovision. The Suprcme Courtpower to issue a
directive to the State to enact such a code? Discuss.

(d)Discuss the Dicey'sexposition of "Rule of Law".

(e) Under what-circutnstances;the President can exercise his
ordinancemaking power? Discuss al_o whether an "ordinance"
issued by the president has the same status as a law made by
Parliarnent?

PART-E
Q.2 Discuss when Parliament can make a law on asubject in the state
list. Refer to Constitutional provisions in this
regard.
Q.3 Discuss and illustrate the applicaiton of the doctrinc of "Pith and
Substance" in the interpretation of the legislative power ofthe,centre
and the states.