CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

UTTAR PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICES

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT, 1935, FEDRALISM AND PREAMBLE

• “The Indian constitution is federal in form but unitary in substance”. Comment. (UPJS 2003).

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, ITS AMDEDABILITY AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

• Fundamental duties do not destroy fundamental rights but balance them”. Examine the above statement by citing judicial pronouncement. (UPJS 2006)
• Can parliament amend part III of the Constitution of India relation to the fundamental rights? Discuss. (UPJS 2016)

LAW INCONSISTENT WITH THE OR IN DEROGATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (A.13)

• Explain the rule of severability with reference to the clause (1) and (2) of article 13 of the constitution. Eight sections of the Bombay prohibition act, 1949 and declared ultra vires on the ground that they infringed the fundamental rights of the citizen. Can rest of the act survive? (UPJS 2012)
• What do you understand by judicial review? What is the effect of Article 13 on pre constitutional law and post- constitutional law? Explain your answer with the help of decided case? (UPSJ 2013)

RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND RESERVATION (A.14-16)

• “Article 14 of India forbids class legislature, but doesn’t forbid classification” Explain. Section 118 of the Indian succession act, 1925 imposes the restrictions on Christians alone in the matter of bequest to religious or charitable purposes. Examine the constitutionality of the provision on the touchstone of article. (UPSJ 2012)
• “Arbitrariness and equality are sworn enemies”. Explain. (UPJS 2003)

RIGHT OT FREEDOM INCLUDING RIGHT TO SPEECH AND EXPRESSION (A. 19)

• “ Freedom of speech can be restricted only in the interest only in the interest of the security of the state , public order,

RIGHT TO LIFE AND PERSONAL LIBERTY AND OTHER RELATED RIGHTS (A. 21)

• “Right to privacy is now fully recognized as a Fundamental Right in India.”            Explain (UPJS 2006)
• Critically evaluate the scope of the expression ‘Personal Liberty’ in article 21 of the Constitution of India. Do you think that the expression ‘procedure established by law’ in Article 21 introduces in India, the American ‘due process clause’ on the subject? Discuss. (UPJS2015)

RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (A. 25-28)

• “Secularism is many a time mistaken as non-religious”. Explain the concept in the light of freedom of religion. (UPJS 2006)

RIGHT TO CONSTITUIONAL REMEDY-WRITS & PIL (A. 32-35)

• “A declaration of Fundamental Rights is meaningless unless there is an effective judicial remedy for the enforcement.” Comment. What are the Judicial remedies which the Constitution provides? Explain. (UPJS 2003)
• “A declaration of Fundamental Rights is meaningless unless there is an effective judicial remedy for the enforcement.” Comment on this statement explaining the Judicial remedies provided in the Constitution of India. (UPJS 2016)

INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY

• There are many provisions in the Constitution of India which secure independence and impartiality of the Judiciary. Discuss those provisions and refer to important judgements of the Supreme Court. (UPJS 2016)

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS V. DPSP

• It is fallacious to think that Directive Principles and Fundamental Principles are opposed to one another in their ultimate objectives. They are in fact complementary and supplementary to each other and both striving to secure socio-economic welfare by ensuring a social order in which justice and individual liberty are safeguarded. Comment (UPJS 2015)

PARDONING POWER OF PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR (A. 72 & 161)

• Discuss the scope of power of the President and of the Governor under Articles 72 and 161 respectively relating to grant of pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases. (UPJS 2012)

DISQUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS (A. 101-104)

• Discuss the utility of the ‘anti-defection law’ in the backdrop of recent development in India. (UPJS 2006)

JURISDICTION OF SUPREME COURT (A. 131-143)

• Discuss the powers of President to consult Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution. Whether the Supreme Court can decline to answer a reference? Explain. (UPJS 2003)

THE STATE LEGISLATURE (A. 168-212)

• The Governor of a State dismissed Council of Ministers enjoying confidence of the House. ‘A’ challenges the action of the Governor on the ground that his action is unconstitutional. Will ‘A’ succeed? Give reasons for your answer with the help of suitable examples. (UPJS 2013)

DISTRIBUTION OF LEGISLATIVE POWER BETWEEN UNION AND STATES (A. 245-255)

• Explain relations between the Union and the States in legislative matters with reference to various Articles of the Constitution. (UPJS 2016)

TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF INDIA (A. 301-307)

• “Subject to the other provisions of this part, trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.” (Article 301- Constitution of India) Discuss with the help of relevant case laws. (UPJS 2013)

SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES (A. 308-323)

• The State Government passed an order of compulsory retirement stating that the employee is not fit for work. Does the order amount to punishment or not? Give reasons for your answer with the help of decided cases. (UPJS 2013)

EMERGENCY PROVISIONS (A. 352-360)

• Explain what is meant by the expression “Failure of constitutional machinery in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.” Which situation will fall and which will not fall within the expression? Explain.  (UPJS 2015)

BIHAR AND JHARKHAND JS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT, 1935, FEDERALISM AND PREAMBLE

• Discuss briefly the ‘three leading characters of a completely developed Federalism mentioned by Dicey and point out the merits and demerits of a federal Constitution. (B&JJS 1978)
• It has been observed that ‘since’ the expression “quasi-federal” is liable to be used as a hideout for lurking federalism, it is appropriate that the fact that the Constitution of India is not federal should be started and acknowledged in those unambiguous, simple and accurate word. Develop arguments for this view and refute them, giving at the end of your answer own independent views in the matter. (B&JJS 1980)
• Write short note on Salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935. (B&JJS 1980)
• “The Government of India Act, 1935, was federal in structure but unitary in spirit.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (B&JJS 1984)
• Write short note on Federal Court established under Government of India Act, 1935. (B&JJS 1987)
• State briefly the Salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935. What were it’s main defects? (B&JJS 1991)
• Write notes on Preamble of the Constitution of India. (B&JJS 2000)
• What extend did the Government of India Act, 1935. Contribute to the present Constitution of India? Discuss, pointing out relevant provisions of each. (B&JJS 1986)
• Discuss the secular character of the Indian Constitution. (B&JJS 2000)

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, ITS AMENABILITY AND FUNDAMNETAL DUTIES

• What do you understand by the fundamental rights? How do they differ from other rights? Are they amendable? Refer to important Supreme Court decisions on the subject. (B&JJS 1991)

RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND RESERVATION (A. 14-16)

• The Parliament of India passes a law making women ineligible for recruitment to the Indian Air Force. What fundamental right, if any, has been violated? Give reasons. (B&JJS 1978)
• ‘The right of equality before law and the equal protection of laws in the Indian Constitution has been interpreted as to prohibit but permit classification.

Comment on this statement and point out the basis on which such classification many be founded. Substantiate your answer with case-law. (B&JJS 1980)

• “A law maybe constitutional even though it relates to a single individual if, on account of some special circumstances or reasons applicable to him and not applicable to him and not applicable to others, that single individual may be treated as a class by himself.” (Charanjeet Lal Chaudhari v. Union of India). Explain the valid tests of reasonable classification under Article 14 of the Constitution and evaluate the Supreme Court decisions dealing with laws made for single individuals and those creating Special Courts. (B&JJS 1986)
• Write short note on Equality before law and equal protection of laws.  (B&JJS 1987)
• What according to you should be the basis and limit of reservation of posts in Government service? Support your answer with relevant case law. (B&JJS 1991)

RIGHT TO FREEDOM INCLUDING RIGHT TO SPEECH AND EXPRESSION (A. 19)

• Examine the Constitutional validity of the law in the following case:-
• A law fixes the ratio of advertisement space of newspapers at ten percent of the total space available.
• A law providing that the shops and establishments shall remain closed for one day in a week.
• A law prohibiting government servant from going on strike or having any demonstration for seeking their grievances redressed. (B&JJS 1975)
• There is in force in the city of Patna an order under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure prohibiting speeches in specified public places, A, a citizen, disobeys the order and is prosecuted. Discuss whether A can successfully invoke the guarantee of freedom of speech and expression contained in Article 19 of the Constitution of India. (B&JJS 1978)
• What are the grounds for imposing ‘reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right to freedom of speech and expression by a citizen, under Constitution of India.

X, a resident of Patna, migrates to Madras and establishes a cloth-shop there which is commonly known as the ‘North Indian Shop; Some local residents of Madras organize picketing at X’s shop and dissuade customers from purchasing cloth from that shop.

Decide, if above acts of picketing and dissuading by Madras residents are protected by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India which guarantees to every citizen the right to freedom of speech and expression. Give reasons for your answer. (B&JJS 1979)

PROTECTION IN RESPECT OF CONVICTION (A. 20)

• Write a comprehensive note on constitutional guarantees against Ex-Post Facto. (B&JJS 1977)

RIGHT TO LIFE AND PERSONAL LIBERTY AND OTHER RELATED RIGHTS (A. 21)

• Discuss the scope of the protection given to life and liberty under the Indian constitution. Refer to latest Supreme Court decision. (B&JJS 1980)
• Write a critical essay on concept of personal liberty favored by the Supreme Court. (B&JJS 1986)
• Trace the development of fundamental right to life and personal liberty from 1950 to present day. What are the contents of this right now? (B&JJS 1987)
• Critically examine the fundamental rights to life and personal liberty since 1978 with the help of decided cases. (B&JJS 2006)

PROTECTION AGAINST ARREST AND DETENTION (A. 22)

• Write a short essay on constitutional protection against Preventive Detention as granted under Article 22. (B&JJS 1977)

CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHT OF MINORITIES (A. 29-30)

• Discuss critically the provisions in the Indian Constitution guaranteeing protection to the minorities in India. (B&JJS 1978)
• What is the constitutional concept of ‘Minority’.

What are the constitutionally guaranteed minority rights? Refer to relevant case-laws. (B&JJS 1984)

RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY-WRITS & PIL (A. 32-35)

• Write an essay on the following:

The Supreme Court as the protector of the Civil Liberties. (B&JJS 1984)

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLE OF STATE POLICY (A. 36-51)

• Write short notes on Directive Principles of State Policy and their constitutional importance. (B&JJS 1980)
• Write a critical essay on relationship between Fundamental Right and Directive Principles. (B&JJS 1986)
•  Write short note on Place of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution. (B&JJS 1987)
• Write note on Uniform Civil Code. (B&JJS 2000)

INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY

• (a) Critically, examine the constitutional provisions which ensure the independent judiciary in India.

           (b) do you think that if a Judge of one High Court is transferred to another High Court it will adversely affect the independence of judiciary? Give reasons. (B&JJS 1980)

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS V. DPSP

• Explain the significance of Directive Principles of State Policy. Can courts restrict Fundamental Rights with view to attain any objective included in the Directive Principles? (B&JJS 1975)
• What do you understand by Fundamental Rights? How did they differ from other legal rights
• Before the decision in Golak Nath case.
• After the decision in Golak Nath case and upto the passing of the Constitution 24^th Amendment Act, and how do they now differ from them. After the passingof the Constitution 24^th Amendment Act.
• After the passing of the Constitution 42^th Amendment Act.

OR

How did right to property in India compare with its counter part (right to property) in English law before the right to property in India was raised to the level of a fundamental right on and from the 26^th January, 1950? What is its position today and how does it compare with the right to property in England today. (B&JJS 1977)

PARDONING POWER OF PRESIDENT AND GOVRNOR (A. 72-161)

• Write a short note on “Constitutional provision of the Governor”. (B&JJS 1991)

COUNCIL OF MINISTERS (A. 74-75)

• Write a comprehensive note on Constitutional position of the Indian President before and after the passing of the 42^nd Amendment Act. (B&JJS 1977)
• Discuss the right of the President to seek information from the Prime Minister. Can the Prime Minister refuse to give desired information to President? (B&JJS 1987)

DISQUALIFICTION OF MEMBERS (A. 101-104)

• What are disqualifications of the members of Parliament. (B&JJS 1975)

POWERS, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF PARLIAMENT AND ITS MEMBERS (A. 105-106)

• X, a member of legislative assembly makes a speech in the house containing filthy and defamatory abuses against another member Z. Z files a suit for defamation against X. What defence X may take? (B&JJS 1975)

PROVISIONS RELATED TO BILLS, MONEY BILLS ETC. (A. 107-111)

• Is certification of a Bill as Money Bill by the Deputy Speaker valid? (B&JJS 1975)
• Examine the Constitutional validity of the law in the following case:

A law granting to any building belonging to government sponsored Housing Board exemption from the operation of law relating to rent control. (B&JJS 1975)

• What is ‘Money Bill’? What special procedure, in respect of Money bill, is prescribed in the Constitution of India? (B&JJS 1978)

JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT (A. 131-143)

• Describe briefly, but precisely, the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. (B&JJS 1978)
• Write an essay on the ‘Advisory Jurisdiction’ of the Supreme Court of India. Discuss any one of such advisory opinion given by the Supreme Court under Artivle 143(1) of the Constitution of India. (B&JJS 1979)
• Discuss the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. (B&JJS 2000)
• Discuss the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.(B&JJS 2006)

PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION

• Discuss the following:

Public Interest Litigation. (B&JJS 2000)

• What is Public Interest Litigation? How has it helped the Supreme Court in protecting fundamental rights in India? (B&JJS 2006)

DISTRIBUTION OF LEGISLATIVE POWER BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES (A. 245-255)

• (a) State the circumstances in which the Union Parliament can validly legislate on subjects enumerated in the State List.

           (b) Examine the significance of the rule of pith and substance in resolving conflicts between entries in the Union List and those in State List. (B&JJS 1986)

SUIT BY OR AGAINST UNION OF INDIA (A. 300)

• What do you understand by the term ‘Act of State? How would you prove the fact of an Act of State? (B&JJS 1978)
• Write a short essay on Government liability for the torts committed by its servants. (B&JJS 1991)

TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF INDIA (A. 301-307)

• Trade, Commerce and Intercourse shall be free throughout territory of India. Discuss with reference to decided cases. (B&JJS 1975)
• Examine critically the provisions guaranteeing freedom of trade and commerce and the power of the State to impose restrictions on this right in the public interest. (B&JJS 1979)
• Write a critical essay on Freedom of Trade Commerce and Intercourse. (B&JJS 1986)

SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES (A. 308-323)

• Discuss with the help of decided cases the protection that Article 311 accords to Civil Services (B&JJS 1975)
• Discuss critically the provisions in the Constitution of India guaranteeing protection to Civil Servants.

A is a Constable in the Indian Police Force. On receipt of information an enquiry is held, by his superior officer Y, into charges of corruption and dishonesty against him and ultimately, A’s case is sent for final disposal to a Tribunal specially appointed to deal with such cases. Y in the meantime, is appointed a member of the Tribunal. The Tribunal decides against A, chiefly on the basis of his previous report and he is dismissed from service. He approaches you for advice. Please draft your advice. (B&JJS 1979)

• Write an essay on the following:

Constitutional protection to civil servants. (B&JJS 1984)

• Write  a critical essay on the following:

Protection to civil servants against arbitrary dismissal. (B&JJS 1986)

• Can the services of a permanent civil servant be dispensed with, without complying with the requirement of Article 311? Give reasons for your answer. (B&JJS 1991)
• According to one of the Services Rules, services of a government employee may be terminated after giving him three months notice. Discuss the Constitutional validity of this rule. (B&JJS 1991)

EMERGENCY PROVISIONS (A. 352-360)

• “Emergency power is grand final and crowning glory of most reactionary chapter of the Constitution. Comment. (B&JJS 1984)
• Critically examine the provisions of Article 356 of the Constitution. Would you subscribe to the view that the power to impose President’s rule in a state is the most misused provision of the Constitution? Give examples in support of your answer. (B&JJS 1987)
• Explain what is meant by the expression “failure of constitutional machinery in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution of India.” Which situation will fall and which will not fall within the expression. (B&JJS 2000)
• Discuss the effects of proclamation of the national emergency. (B&JJS 2006)

AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION (A. 368)

• Write a short essay on Amendment of the Indian Constitution. (B&JJS 1977)
• State the procedure according to which the Constitution of India can be amended. Cam the Constitution be so amended as to destroy its basic features? Explain with reference to the view of the Supreme Court. (B&JJS 1986)
• “The power of Parliament to amend the Constitution is limited”. Examine this statement critically in view of the Constitution (24^th and 42^nd) Amendment Acts and Supreme Court decisions in that regard. (B&JJS 2000)
• Write note on Article 368 and the Supreme Court of India. (B&JJS 2006)

FINANCE COMMISSION (A. 280)

• Write a note on Finance Commission of India. (B&JJS 1978)

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (A. 324)

• Write a note on Election Commission. (B&JJS 1978)

ADVOCATE GENERAL (A. 165)

• Write a note on Advocate General. (B&JJS 1978)

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE ACT, 1947

• “The Government of India Act, 1935, was federal in structure but unitary in spirit. Do you agree? Give reasons for you answer. (B&JJS 1979)
• Write short notes on Indian Independence Act, 1947. (B&JJS 1980)
• Write short note on Salient features of Indian Independence Act, 1947. (B&JJS 1987)
• Write a short essay on Indian Independence Act, 1947. (B&JJS 1991)

RIGHT TO PROPERTY

• What are the effects of the abolition of fundamental right to property on the other Constitutional rights? Build a case for or against re-introduction of the property right as a fundamental right. (B&JJS 1984)
• What is the doctrine of Judicial Review? Is it part of basic structure of the Constitution? Discuss in the eight of latest decisions of the Supreme Court. (B&JJS 1987)

MADHYA PRADESH JUDICIAL SERVICE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT, 1935, FEDERALISM AND PREAMBLE

• Write notes on Preamble of the Constitution of India. (MPJS 2012)
• What are the major commitments of the Constitution of India as incorporated in its preamble? (MPJS 2014)

RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND RESERVATION (A. 14-16)

• Describe prohibition of discrimination based on sex? Explain meaning, scope and extent of term “citizen” in concern with Constitution of India? (MPJS 2014)

PROTECTION IN RESPECT OF CONVICTION (A. 20)

• Describe the protection in respect of conviction for an offence as provided in Constitution. Compare the same with the analogous provisions in Criminal Law. (MPJS 2011)
• What is Double Jeopardy? Explain. (MPJS 2003)

RIGHT TO LIFE AND PERSONAL LIBERTY AND OTHER RELATED RIGHTS (A. 21)

• “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. Explain. (MPJS 2009)

PROTECTION AGAINST ARREST AND DETENTION (A. 22)

• What protections against arrest and detention have been provided to a person in the Constitution of India? (MPJS 2012)

RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (A. 25-28)

• “Secularism is neither anti-God nor pro-God. It eliminates God from the matters of State and ensures that no one shall be discriminated on the grounds of religion.” In the light of the above observation, discuss the true import of freedom of religion guaranteed under the Constitution. (MPJS 2010)

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (A. 36-51)

• Write short note on Directive Principles of the State. (MPJS 2015)

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES (A. 51A)

• Describe the fundamental duties prescribed under Article 51A. (MPJS 2013)

ORDINANCE MAKING POWER OF GOVERNOR (A. 213)

• Discuss power of the Governor to promulgate Ordinances. (MPJS 2015)

WRIT JURISDICTION OF THE HIGH COURT (A. 226-227)

• What is the nature and scope of jurisdiction vested in the High Court under Article 227 of the Constitution of India? (MPJS 2009)

SERVICE UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES (A. 308-323)

• What are the legal and constitutional remedies against violation of Article 311 of the Constitution? Whether departmental proceedings can be held against a government servant relating to the same charge, after he has exonerated at a previous proceedings? Discuss. (MPJS 2010)

SPECIAL PROVISION RELATD TO CERTAIN CLASSES (A. 330-342)

• What do you know by Schedule caste and Schedule Tribe? Describe the procedure for their ascertainment and how they r included in the appropriate list/orders. (MPJS 2013)

EMERGENCY PROVISIONS (A. 352-360)

• Who can proclaim the emergency? Describe the effect of proclamation of Emergency? (MPJS 2011)

AMENDMENT OF THE CONSITUTION (A. 368)

• Describe the procedure of amendment of Constitution of India. Under what circumstances the amendment requires to be ratified by the legislatures of the States? (MPJS 2012)
• How and to what extent can the Constitution of India be amended? Discuss in the light of case law. (MPJS 2015)

MISCELLANEOUS, CASE LAW AND PRACTICAL QUESTION

• Write short note on Rule of Law. (MPJS 2011)

RAJASTHAN JS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT, 1935, FEDERALISM AND PREAMBLE

• When did the Constitution of India came into force? (RJS 1984)

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, ITS AMENABILITY AND FUNDAMNETAL DUTIES

• Is the right to property a fundamental right? (RJS 1984)
• Name any two of the Fundamental Duties under the Constitution of India. (RJS 1986
• Briefly discuss the applicability of doctrine of severability under Article 13(1) of the Constitution of India. (RJS 2015)

RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND RESERVATION (A. 14-16)

• Write short note on the concept of equality in the Constitution of India. (RJS 2014)
• “Arbitrariness is antithesis to Article 14 of the Constitution of India”, Elaborate. (RJS 2015)

PROTECTION IN RESPECT OF CONVICTION (A. 20)

• Write a note regarding involuntary subjection of a person to narco-analysis test, polygraph test and brain mapping test with special reference to the latest judgments of Supreme Court of India. (RJS 2016)

PROTECTION AGAINST ARREST AND DETENTION (A. 22)

• What protection is guaranteed against arrest and detention under the Constitution of India? (RJS 1986)

RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY-WRITS &PIL (A. 32-35)

• What remedies can be enforced under Article 32 of the Constitution of India? (RJS 1986)
• What is the writ of Mandamus? Against whom it can be issued? (RJS 2011)

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (A. 36-51)

• Are the Directive Principles of State Policy enforceable? (RJS 1984)
• Name any three Directive Principles of State Policy. (RJS 1986)
• Write short note on the following:

The concept of separation of powers in the Constitution of India. (RJS 2014)

DIQUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS (A. 101-104)

• An elected independent member of a State Assembly becomes a member of a political party. Does his this action affect his membership in the Assembly? (RJS 1988)

THE UNION JUDICIARY (A. 124-147)

• Whether a jurist can be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court directly? (RJS 1984)

JURISDICTION OF THE SUPREME COURT (A. 131-143)

• In the event of a conflict of authority between a judgment of the Full Bench of a High Court (consisting of three or less of the Hon’ble Judges) and a Judgment of Division Bench of the Supreme Court (consisting of three or less of the Hon’ble Judges) which of the above two judgments would have the binding effect in proceedings before a subordinate court in the state of Rajasthan? (RJS 1980-81)

THE STATE LEGISLATURE (A. 168-212)

• What is the term of office of a member of State Legislative Council? (RJS 1986)

ORDINANCE MAKING POWER OF GOVERNOR (A. 213)

• When can Governor promulgate ordinances? (RJS 1986)

THE HIGH COURTS IN STATES (A. 214-232)

• Who can transfer a Judge of High Court to any other High Court? (RJS 1988)

SUBORDINATE COURTS (A.233-237)

• Who is the appointing authority for recruitment to the State Judicial Services? (RJS 1980-81)

WRIT JURIDICTION OF THE HIGH COURT (A. 226-227)

• Who exercise disciplinary control over the State Judicial Services? (RJS 1980-81)
• What is Writ of Certiorari? (RJS 1986)
• Write short note on Power of the High Court to issue writs, directions and ordrs. (RJS 2014)

DISTRIBUTION OF LEGISLATIVE POWER BETWEEN UNION AND STATES (A. 245-255)

• What do you understand by subordinate legislation? (RJS 1986)
• Can parliament make a law which has extra territorial operation? Whether the validity of such law can be questioned? (RJS 2014)
• State the conditions under the Indian Constitution where under parliament has power to make laws on subjects given in the State list. (RJS 2014)
• What are the provisions in the Constitution of India in relation to inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislature of States? (RJS 2016)

RIGHT TO PROPERTY (A. 300A)

• What is the nature of the ‘right to property’ under the Indian Constitution? (RJS 2011)

SERVICE UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES (A. 308-323)

• What are the rights guaranteed to persons holding civil posts under the Constitution of India? (RJS 1986)
• Who appoints a member of Union Public Service Commission? (RJS 1988)
• Write short note on the following:

The doctrine of pleasure and the concept of reasonable opportunity of hearing in the Constitution of India. (RJS 2014)

AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION (A. 368)

• What is the procedure and limitations for amendment of the Indian Constitution? Discuss while citing the relevant cases. (RJS 2011)

MISCELLANEOUS, CASE LAW AND PRACTICAL QUESTION

• What view Supreme Court has taken in its recent decision on ‘National Anthem’? (RJS 1986)
• A contractor constructed additional godowns, beyond the original contract, on the oral instruction of the Assistant Director in a suit filed by the contractor the Government took the defence that there was no contract binding the Government as such oral instructions contravened the provision of the Article 299 of the Constitution which require a contract to be expressed to be made by the Governor. How will you decide? (RJS 1986)
• Can the privileges of the Parliament override the fundamental rights? (RJS 1986)
• What important points of the law have been decided in the following reported judgments? –
• V. Dhanpal Chettiar v. Yesodiammal,

AIR 1989 SC 745

• S.P. Gupta & Anr v. President of India,

AIR 1982 SC 149

• Kesavananda Bharti v. State of Kerala

AIR 1973 SC 1461

• Minerva Mills Ltd. V. Union of India

AIR 1980 SC 1978 (RJS 1988)

• Describe the facts and principles of the law laid down in “Lakshmi Kant Pandey v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 469”. (RJS 1988)
• Describe the facts and circumstances of the following case:
• Kanu Sanyal v. State of West Bengal (AIR 1974 SC 1361)
• State of Rajasthan v. Union of India (AIR 1977 SC 1361) (RJS 1991)

DELHI JS

PROTECTION IN RESPECT OF CONVICTION (A. 20)

• A is arrested by the police in connection with a FIR registered against him by name at the instance of X, the victim of the alleged rape by A. A is arrested and in due course sent to Judicial Custody. While in judicial custody, the police make an application to the court stating the A has been uncooperative during the time he was their custody and for the purpose of an effective investigation, the police want to have a DNA Profile of A for a scientific investigation of some specimens collected during the investigation from the spot and the evidence furnished by the victim. A, on the advice of his counsel, declines to give the samples of his blood or semen, as called upon by the Police. He contends that in terms of the constitutional protection envisaged in Article 20(3) of the Constitution of India, which says that No person accused of any offence shall be compelled to be a witness against himself, he cannot be called upon to give any specimen as asked for the police and he also claims of his right to privacy being a part of Article 21 of the Constitution. The police contends that there is no bar for the court to compel the accused to comply with the requirement of the police and the court can use necessary means to secure the taking of the required evidence which is relevant under the Evidence Act. Decide the application. (DJS 2006)