Law Of Writs LLM Question Paper : kslu.ac.in
Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
Degree : LLM (Constitutional Law)
Subject Code/Name : Law Of Writs
Semester : IV
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Law Of Writs Question Paper :
IV Semester LL.M. (Const.) Degree Examination, June/July 2014
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions :
1. Answer all questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks
Q. No. 1. (a) “It has been the practice to treat the writ as an extraordinary remedy, for very special cases and only against either a government or other authority of public importance”. Discuss. OR
“Explain the scope of writ of Habeas Corpus in U.K. and India.
(b) Explain the scope of power under Art. 32 of the Constitution. OR
Write a note on Quo-Warranto.
Q. No. 2. (a) “A writ can issue despite alternative remedy”. Evaluate. OR
Explain the compensation jurisprudence evolved by the Supreme Court as a Public Law remedy.
(b) Write a note on Laches. OR
Explain the justifications for liberalisation of Locus-Standi.
Q. No. 3. (a) Describe the scope of power of the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution. OR
Explain provisions relating to writ procedure in High Court of Karnataka.
(b) Explain the process contemplated under Article 32. OR
Drafting of writ pleadings.
Q. No. 4. (a) Analyse the grounds available for issue of writs of certiorari and prohibition. OR
Critically evaluate the judicial control of administrative action through writ.
(b) Write a note on Mandamus. OR
Whether the courts are justified in moulding the relief ?
Q. No. 5. (a) What are the other purposes other than enforcement of fundamental rights for which writs under Art. 226 can be issued ? OR
Whether writs can be issued against statutory and non-statutory bodies ?
(b) Write a note on impleading of parties. OR
Explain the impact of suppression of facts in writ proceedings.
Fourth Semester LL.M. (Constitutional Law) Examination, June/July 2012 :
UNIT – I :
Q. No. 1. (a) The jurisdiction of the High Courts under Art. 226 to issue writs or orders is more extensive than that of the Supreme Court under Art. 32. Evaluate. OR
Discuss the conditions precedent for issue of mandamus.
(b) Write short notes on :
When certiorari will lie. OR
Write a note on constitutional remedies.
UNIT – II :
Q. No. 2. (a) How far the existence of alternative remedies affect the exercise of writ jurisdiction by the court ? OR
How are the prerogative remedies different from or superior to private law remedies ?
(b) Write a note on liberalisation of locus standi. OR
Grant of compensation is an innovative development with respect to Art. 226. Examine.
UNIT – III :
Q. No. 3. (a) Explain the jurisdiction of High Courts under Arts. 226 and 227. OR
Art. 32 can not be invoked simply to adjudge the validity of any legislation or an administrative action, unless it adversely affects petitioner’s fundamental rights. Critically elucidate.
(b) Discuss the procedure under Art. 32. OR
What is the effect of dismissal of special leave petition.
UNIT – IV :
Q. No. 4. (a) Writ of certiorari can be issued only to quash a judicial or quasi-judicial act and not an administrative act. Discuss. OR
A writ of quo-warranto may be applied at the instance of any person even who has no personal or special interest Comment.
(b) When the writ of prohibition will lie ? OR
Who can apply for a writ of habeas corpus ?
UNIT – V :
Q. No. 5. (a) What are the authorities against whom writs are available ? OR
When will mandamus be issued against a statutory authority ?
(b) Discuss the courts power to add proper parties. OR
When can a new plea be raised in proceedings before the High Court.