i n Roll No.

LEMENTARY
aR sLMESTEN (LLS] EXAMINATION
orde: L0s SPMHER 2013
Subjeet: Constttutlonl lout
VIPS
Ais Muxtmum Marks :75
compulsory. Attempt one question from eaeh unit in part

Part-A

te shot notes on the follow inw (5x5 25)

Deioe Constitution
nutrinc of Territorinlity
Meaning of Executive Powcr
cotlective Responsibility of the Cabinet
Separation of powers VIPS-TC)
Part-I!
(12.5x4=50)
Unit-l

Lntiluiotal conventions are the founding stones of the Constitutional practices and for the
nctice of lndian Constitutional cxperiment, the British parlianentay conventions carme very
ndy for the framers of Indian Constitution. Explain and claborate the concept of
anstitutional conventions in the light of the abave statement, quoting examples of indiun
Constitutional practices.
MRule of law connotes a limitcd governunent and sone higher kind of iaw wlich is reaSOnable
lust and non-discriminatory." Critically discuss tlie Rule of Law in the licht of the alove

Statemcat.
Unit-1I
help of the docided
Deine and elucidate the "Rule of Harnonious Construction" with the
Case law on the point.
the Union the prinacy of the Union in
"For the purposc of smooth transaction of business of Critically cxamine
distritbution of powers has bcen maintained under the Indian Constitution".
light of the above statement.
admnistrative relations betwcen Union and the States in the
the
Unit-ll
Constitution of India in cnsuring the
Elaborate the ncasures that have been cmploycd by the
independence of Judiciary.
Parliamentary Privileges"? Critically exanine the
What do you understand by the expressiun Parliunent in India.
privileges that are avuilable to members of
Unit-IV
and therefore # Constitutioa wlbich
"Everything changes cxcept the Rule of Change
cannot be mage un-anendable".
constitutes and governs the political life of a community statetent
of the ebove
is anendable? Eluborate in tie light
How far the Constitution of India
'Basic Structure'? Explain t h lela
What dT you understand by the expression
decided case law on the point,
Vi'S-TC
 rtte your Eatm Roll No.
END TERM EXAMINATION b
THIRD SEMESTER LLB]
Naper Code: LLB-205 DrcEMBER2013-JANUA«Y2014 Subject: Constitutlunal Law
(2005-2012)
Time: 3Hours Maxtrmum Murks: 75
te: Part A is compulsory, Attenpt one question from cach untt tn Part
B.

PART A

(5 x5 =25),
Wnte Short Notes on the following:

(al-Nature of Constitution of India.

(orConstitutional Conventions.
(Residuary Powers of Legislation.
(G) Partiamentary Sovereignty.
o.TC)
(e) Judicial Review.

PART B

UNIT -1 (4x 12.5 = 50)

22 Enumerate the salient features of the Constitution of India.

is that
23. The true meaning of separation of the three great departments of Government
the whole power of one of these departments should not be exercised the same
such
ha nds which possess the whole power of either of the other departments; and that
exerise of the whole would subvert the principles of the Constitution'. xplain.

UINIT- i1
It is well settled that the yalidity of an Act is not affecied If iL inodentaly trerches on
fmatters Outside the authorised field, and therefore it is necesse.N to ingtte ln ench cas:
wihat is the pith and substancs of tte Act impugned'. Discuss.
v
 ND TERM DXAMIN,TION
| R D SEMESIER {LLBSMS 2014
ad:LBz0% Subject: Constitutlonol Lawl
3 Neusn Muxtmtm Marka: 75
Ste:Attenpiany ive questions inc luding Part A hteh is compulsory. Selt
one qestion from cach unit of Part B.

PART-A
Write short notes
(a) Detinition on the following:
of Constitution (5x5-25)
of India and its Lature with regArd
amendng process.
b Public Interest Litigatidn
Salient features of Indin Constitution
Legislative Powcrs of tite President and the Governor (VIPC-TC)
Pel Doctrine of Repugnangy
PART-B
UNIT-I
Eyplain the Conventions of the Constitution, their sources and functions.
Identify the Convention which operate in India. (12.5)
Rule of law as a concept finds no place in our Constitut:on, but has been
characterized as a basic feature of our Constitution which cannot be
abrogated or destroyed even by the Parliament ad in fact binds the
Parliament Elaborate. (12.5)
UNIT-II
the Union
6: Write a detailed note on the Legislative relationship betwcen (12.5)
parliament and State lcgislature?
and state
b3 Discuss administrative relalion between the Union exccutive
Executives? (12.5)

UNIT-1II
with the independence of
List the constitutional provisions dealing a sitting Judge of a
judiciary. ls it mandatory to obtain the consent of Court? Explain the
High Court before he is transferied to another Higlh
Judges of the High Court.(12.5)
prescnt position with regard to appointment of
Law. Is any remedy
7 Briefly explain the provisions of Anti Defection Speaker under the said
available to a legisiatar who is disqualified br the Speaker's
fnality to the
law in view of tlhe fact hat Para 6 (1) enbodics
regard thereto? (12.5)
order and Para 7 l'ars jurisdiclion of court in
UNIT-1V
Rule"? ls the action of the
What do you understand by President's (12.5)
Prcsident judicially rcvi wablc?
to anend either cxpressly or
'Arlicle 368 docs nol debar the Parlian1entConstitution
P of India but the
ven impliedly any of the Articles of he pover of Pariament in a series
Sunnit Court has read limitations ni the
Rignt cas: Expl.un.(12.5)
of judgernents beginning from the Piaarmental

2.
.36
 ,
ase C rExam Roll Ne Rxan koll N.f.
END TERM EXAMINATION
THIRD 8EMESTER LLB] DECEMBER-2015
Paper Code: LLB203
Time: 3 Hours Subject: ConstitutBonal Lauwi
Maxtrmum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt any five questtons includingg Q no. 1 of Part A whleh ts
compulssory. Selcct one questlon from each unit of Part B.
PART-A
Write short notes on the following:
(a) Doctrine of Repugnancy (5x5=25)
(b) Independence of Judiciary
(cl Constitutionalism

(VIPS-TC)
id) Adult Franchise
iel Dxecutive Powers of President
PART-B
UNIT-I
02 -Constitution of India is neither purely federal nor purely federal but is a
combination of both." Discuss. (12.5)
O3 Discuss the salient fcatures of the Indian Constitution. Also explain
judicial appronch in preserving the basic structure of the constitution.(12.5)
UNIT-II
04 Discuss the scope of the original and Advisory Jurisdictions of the
Supreme Court of India. (12.5)
Q5 Write short notes on the etollowing: (2x6.25-12.5)
Parliarnentary Privileges.
hi Pariamentary Sovereignty

UNIT-I
Q6 Explain and illustrate the Administrative relations betwecn the Union
and the 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)
(b) What you cannot do directly, you cannot do indirectlyý. Discuss and
cormment on the theory of coiorable legislation.
UNIT-IV
08 What is thc meaning of failure of constitutional machinery in a state? To
what extent the Supreme Court las put a check on motivated and
arbitrary dismiscai of state gorerm1nents by the centre under Articie 356?
Discuss,
(12.5)
09 Explain the procedure of the anendment of the Constitution. What are
the scopc ol the anending power of the Parliarnent vis-à-vis the
Fundamental Righs of the citizen. Support your answer with help of
case law, (12.5)

P VIPS-TC
 Roll Na)

AENDTHIRD
TERM EXAMINATION
SEMESTER (LLB) DECEMDER-2015
Papcr Code: LLB 205 Subject: Constituttonal Lau-!
Tine : 3 Hours
Mxtmum Marics:75
Note: Attempt any flve questions tncluding Q.No1 of Part A which i
compulsory. Select onc question from each unit of Part B.
Part-A
Q1. Write short note on the following: (5x5=25)
al Nature of Constitution of India
b) Rule of Law
Executive Power
d Legislative Power
e) Judicial Review
of the President and the Governor

Part-B
VPS.TC
Unit-I
Q2 Enumerate the salicnt features of the Constitution of India. (12.5)
03 The true meaning of separation of the three great departments of
Government is that the whole power of one of thesc departnents 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 principles of the Constitution'. Explain. (12.5)
Unit-II
Q4. Tt is well settled that the validity of an Act is not affected if it incidentally
trenches on mattersi outside
to inguire n n the e authorized
i
field, and therefore it is
e in each case
whe
necessary
Act impugned'. DiscusS.
is the pith and substance of the
(12.5)
Repugnancy is aid to arise when: (i) there is clear and direct
inconsistency between the Central and the State Acts; (i) such
incon sistency is irreconcilable, or brings the State Act in direct collision
with the Central Act or brings about a situation where obeying the would
lead to disobeying the other". Elaborate. (12.5)
Unit-III
Q6 Power menns the ability to do something or to act in a particular way...
Privilege is a special right, advantage or benefit conlerred on a particular
person.. Immunity is an exemption or freedom from general obligatien,
duty, burden or penalty'. Explain in the context of Parliamentary
Privileges. (12.5)
07 Write short notes on the followiug: (2x6.25=12.5)
lal Independence of Judiciary
(b) Anti-Defection law
Unit-rV
Q8. Describe the provisions in casc of failure of constitutional machinery in
States. Is the Presidential Proclamation inmune trom judiciai review? (13.5)
Q9. 'Article 368 docs not Parliamert te alter the basic structu e or
Iramework of the Conetitt Exulur. (1? 5)

VPS-TC
 vIPS VIPs
71/7P03IS
Pleasrwrtte your Exam Rol No.) ExamRolt M
END TERM EXAMINATION
THIRD SEMESTER LLB) NovEMBER-DECEMBER 2016
Paper Code: LLB203 Subiect: Constttuttonat LawI

Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 75

Note: Attempt any ftve questions including Q. No 1 of Part A which is
compulsory. Select one question fromeach untt of Part B.
PART-A
Write short notes on the following:-: - (5x5-25)
(a) Classification of the Constitu tion
(b) Doctrine of Harmonious construction (VIPS-TC)
ic Power of the President
(d) Union power to give directions to the states
e) Colourable legislation
PART-B
UNITI
Explain the salient features of Federalism. Is the Indian constitution Federal in
nature? What are the challenges faced by the India Federalism? (12.5)

O3 Critically examine the salient features of Indian Canstitution with the help of
judicial decisiorns 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 Pariiamentary
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)

Q 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-II
Q0 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.. 30 (12.5)

UNIT-IV
Q8 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 proccss 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])

Pr
 Vpe
yortte bdr Exam Roll No.J Exam Roll No. **

END TERM EXAMINATION

TIRD BENESTER LLB) NovEMDER - DECKMDER 2017
Code: LLB203 Subject: Constttutlonal Law
(2014 Onwards)
#3 Hours Maxtmum Marka: 75
ote: Attempt any ftve questlons tnctuding Qno. 1 of Part A whlch s
compulsory. Select one questlon from each untt of Part B,
PART-A
Wite short notes on the follov
following: (6x6=25)
(n) Doctrine of Pth and substance
b) Parliamentary Sovereignty
(c) Independence of Judiciary
(d) Article 370 of Indian constitution
fel Executive powers of Governor
PART-B
UNIT-I
Discuss the cxtent to which the federal principles have been incorporated
into the Indian Constitution. Refer to its operationalisation with the help
of case law.
(12.5)
What are the salient features of Indian Constitution? Discuss the case
law to explain the judicial approach in preserving the basic structure of
the constitution. (12.5)
UNIT-II
"The issue of Parliamentary privileges has been of contention and
conflict between the parliament djudiciary." in the
de
light of thedecided cases. (12.5)
Discuss the powers of the cxecutive to legislate through Ordinances and
the limitations forced in the constitution on this power. (12.5)
UNIT-III
Explain and illustrate the legislative relations between union and the
states with the help of decided cases. (12.5)
la) Discuss the doctrine of Harmonious Construction. (6
(b) Write short note on doctrine of Colourable Legislation. (6.5)
UNIT-IV
What are the grounds, duration and consequences of the proclamation
issued by the presient of India pertaining to the failure of constitutional
machinery in states?
(12.5)

Define 'Customs' and explain how do they bccome basis of law. Give an
analytical view on the role of customs in regulating functioning of society.
(12.5)
thttettt
 leasr tte your Exam Roll No) Exam Roll No,

END TERM EXAMINATION

THIRD SEMEATER (LLB) NOvEMnER-DECEMNER 2019
Nper Code: LLB.203
Subject: Constitutlonal Lawt
(Batch 2014 Onwards)
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 76
Note: Attempt all questions from PartA and Bas directed. Internal
choBce is tndicated.
PART-A
Q1 Write short notes on the following: (5x5-25)
(a) Sources and Framing of the Indian Constitution
(b) Parliamentary Sovereignty
c] Doctrine of Pith and Substance
d Article 360
(e) ofice of Profit
VIES PART-B
UNITJ VIFS
Q2 Discuss in detail salient features of Indian Constitution. (12.5)
OR
Detine Constitution and Constitutional Law. On what basis you will
classify the Indian Constitution? (12.5)

UNIT-II
Though the executive power is vested in the President but he exercises
this power with the aid and advice of Council of Ministers." Justify this
statement. Also explain the various powers of President in detail. (12.5)
OR
Q5 Why it is said that Supreme Court of India is the Guardian of the
Constitution? Also discuss about the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of
India. (12.5)
UNIT-II
Q6 The Constitution of India makes two fold distributions of legislative
powers. Elucidate by explaining Legislative Relations between Union and
State. (12.5)
OR
07 "No system can be successful unless both Union and the States have at
their disposal adequate financial resources to enable them to discharge
their respective responsibilities under the Constitution." Justify. (12.5)
UNIT-N
Explain Procedure of Armendment of the Cornstitution and Doctrine of
Basic Structure. (12.5)
OR
"Emergency Provisions vest a very great power in the Executive". Discuss
the statement in detail.

VIE
 (Please write your Exam Roll No.) Exam Rolt No.

END TERM EXAMINATION

SECOND SEMESTER (LLB] JULY 2023
Paper Code:LLB1 06 Subject: Constitutional Lawi
Time: 3 Hours Maxtmum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt five questions in all including Q.No. l of PartA which ts
compulsory. Select one question from each unit of Part-B.
PART-A

Q1 Write short notcs on all of the ollowing (5x5-25)

Classification of constitutions.
b Conventions of the Constitution
Doctrine of Repugnancy
d Nature of Exccuive Power
Amendability of lndian Constitut1on

PART-B

UNIT-I
-Indian Constitution is a repository of democratic experimentation done
Q2 Constitution
across the globe." Explain the salient features of the lndian (12.5)
in the light of the abovc statement.

93 "lndian Constitution has been said to be a fare-weather federal system,

Do you
which in case of troubied tine turns into a unitary constitution"
agree with the statement. Ex,plain giving examples.
UNIT-II
concepts like Supremacy of
04 What is Parliamentary sovcrcignty? Does the giving
Explain
Parliamcnt available in UK are applicable to India as well. (12.5)
rcasons.

by 'Independence of Judiciary? Whether Indian

Q5 What do you understand
certain provisions for the purpose of ensuring
Constitution makcs of constitutional
Independence of Judiciary? Explain with the help
provisions and decided cases on the subjcct.
UNIT-III
In the d1stribution of legislative powers under Indian Constitution there
so much so that Parliamcnt of
appears to bc a cler bent towards ccnter, in more than one casc.
India is authorized to legislate from State list
between center and the
Explain the distribution of Legislative powers (12.5)
states in the light of the above observation.
with the help of decided
97 Explan the Doctrine of Pith and Substance
Cases on the subjcct.

P.T.0.
Pleage wrltc your Exam Roll No,)
Exam Roll No. 07!J710382!
VPS-Tc END TERM EXAMINATION
THIRD SEMESTER (LLB JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2023
RPaper Code: LLB203 Subject: Constitutlonal Lawwl
TYme: 3Hours Maxtmum Marks: 75
Note: Attempt flve questions in all including O.No.1 of Part A whlch is
compulsory, Select one question from each unit of Part B.
PART-A
Write short notes on the following: (5x5=25)
a) Doctrine of colorable legislation
b) Independencc of Judiciary
c) Theory of Territorial Nexus
d) Executive Powers of President
e) Conccpt of Secularism in India
PART-B
UNIT I
Q2 "Federalism has in recent ycars witnessed a change from the dogmatic to
dynamic approach". Discuss this changing approach while pointing out
the main deviations in the working of the Constitution of India.
(12.5)
Enumerate thc salient features of the Constitution of India. (12.5)
UNIT II
Q4 The Constitutional scheme of the distribution of legislative powers weighs
heavily in favour of Union Parliament". Elucidate this proposition with the
help of constitutional provisions and judicial decisions. (12.5)
Q5 Write short:note on the following:
a Doctrine of Harmonious Construction (12.5)
b) Doctrine of Pith and Substance

UNIT II
Q6 Discuss the scope of the Original and Advisory jurisdictions of the
Supreme Court of India. (12.5)
Q7 a "The issue of Parliamentary Privileges has been a bone of
between the Parliament and Judiciary". Critically examinecontention
it in the
light of the decided cases.
b (6.25)
Explain the concept of Parliamentary Sovereignty (6.25)
UNIT IV
O8 What are the grounds, duration and
consequences of the Proclamation
issued by the President of ndia pertaining to the failure of the
Constitutional Machinery of the state? (12.5)
09 'Article 368' does not enable Parliament to alter the basic
framework of the Constitution, structure or
Explain. (12.5)