END TERM EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-III
Constitutional Governance-I
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Explain the following (each explanation should be in approximately 100 words)
(Marks
Distinction between Constitutional Law and Constitutionalism.
Ex post facto laws.
Meaning of minority
Instrumentality and agency of state
Protection against procedural discrimination
Define 'Judicial Restraint'
Considerations to be taken into account while judging the validity of a law in the context of Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Prerogative Writs?
Concept of continuing mandamus.
Fundamental duty of women towards women.
2. What is the meaning, importance and objectives of the Preamble of the Constitution of India? With the help of cases decided by the Supreme Court of India discuss whether the preamble of Indian constitution can be amended? (Marks 10)
3. What do you mean by 'reasonable classification'? How far do you think that the propositions laid down by the Supreme Court of India in Ramkrishna Dalmia v. Justice Tendolkar, AIR 1958 SC 538 are still relevant and good governing a valid classification under Article 14? (Marks 10)
4. With reference to the decision of Supreme Court of India in Mandal Case and 77th and 85th Constitutional Amendments, discuss the law relating to reservation in promotion in Government jobs. (Marks 10)
5. In the context of recent developments including those taking place in some educational institutions and the decision of the Government to impose ban on one of the National News Channels, discuss the scope and emerging dimensions of right to speech and expressions guaranteed under Article 19 (Marks
Can a Church claim the freedom to relay prayers on the loud speaker causing noise pollution and nuisance to the residents? Answer the question in the light of the verdict of Supreme Court of India. (Marks
6. Article of Indian Constitution expressly denies the right to legal representation to detenue in Preventive Detention proceedings. How far do you think that despite this express prohibition, the detenue will have the right to be represented through council in certain circumstances? (Marks
Discuss the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India in relation to checking abuse of Public Interest Litigation. (Marks
7. Discuss the adequacy and sufficiency of the provisions relating to early childhood care and education in Part III and Part IV of Indian Constitution. (Marks 10)