CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - 1

PART A

1. Explain the objectives of the Indian Constitution as indicated in its preamble.

2. Explain the scope of the doctrine of Repugnancy.
3. Can a Hindu claim that the practice of untouchability is a matter of religion and conscience
for him and the State should note prevent him from practicing untouchability? Support your
answer with constitutional provisions and case law.
4. Explain the scope of the concept of Double Jeopardy.
5. What is meant by Expost facto Law?
6. Against whom fundamental rights are available?
7. Explain the doctrine of Eclipse.
8. Explain the grounds for issue of Habeas Corpus.
9. What are effects of proclamation of emergency?
10. Explain the meaning of Procedure established by Law.
11. What is meant by self incrimination?
12. Define Sovereignty.
13. What are the goals enshrined in the Preamble of Indian Constitution.
14. Write about judicial review.
15. What is meant by Preventive Detention?
16. Write about Minto Morley reforms.
17. Explain the Federal Characters.
18. What is a flexible constitution?
19. Write about Golaknath v. Punjab.
20. Write a note on Secularism.
21. Explain Social Justice.
22. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms.
23. Double Jeopardy.
24. Doctrine of Eclipse.
25. Definition of State.
26. Freedom of Association.
27. Objectives of Directive Principles of State Policy.
28. Right to Education.
29. Fundamental duties.
30. Waiver of Fundamental Rights.
31. Equality of Result.
32. Right to Silence.
33. Right to education.
34. Equal pay for equal work.
35. Writ of Certiorari.
36. Doctrine of Pith and Substance.
37. Sovereign Functions.
38. Citizenship by Domicile.
39. Formation of News States in India.
40. Protection against self-incrimination.
41. Definition of Minorities.
42. Doctrine of Colourable Legislation.
43. Sovereign Functions.
44. Uniform Civil Code.
45. Right to Privacy.

PART B
1. Critically examine the expanded scope of the right to life and personal liberty with
special reference to the right to livelihood.
2. Discuss the scope of the restrictions that may be imposed on the freedom of speech
and expression.
3. What is meant by failure of Constitutional machinery in States? How has the
Constitution of India provided for meeting such failures?
4. Discuss the scope of freedom of press under the Indian Constitution. Refer to
decided cases.
5. Write a critical essay on Constitutional remedies under Part-III of Constitution.
6. Define Emergency. Under what circumstances the President can proclaim
Emergency?
7. Discuss the salient features of the Indian Constitution.
8. What are the powers of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and discuss the
limitations imposed by the Supreme Court on amending power?
9. Explain the constitutional scheme of reservations.
10. Who are Minorities? What is the constitutional protection given to administer the
minority educational institutions?
11. Explain the Freedom of Trade and Commerce enshrined in Act, 301.
12. Explain the qualifications of Members of Parliament. Discuss the grounds of their
disqualification with special reference to anti-defection law.
13. Explain the reasons why Indian Constitution is considered as quasi-federal.
14. Trade, commerce and inter-course shall be free throughout the territory of India.
Discuss the scope and extent of freedom of trade and commerce under Art, 301.
15. Define State Under Article 12 of the Constitution. Refer to the relevant case law.

PART C
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Ramana Dayaram Shetty v. International Authority of India.

India Sawhney v. Union of India.
Explain the significance of the Preamble of the Constitution.
What is the test to determine reasonableness of restrictions under Article 19?
5. What are the restrictions that can be imposed under Article 19(2)?