Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
Degree : LLM (Constitutional Law)
Subject Code/Name : National Security, Public Order & Rule of Law
Semester : III
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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KSLU National Security, Public Order Question Paper
Third Semester LL.M. Examination, June/July 2012
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions
1. Answer all Questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
June/July 2012
Q. No. 1. (a) Explain the need to eliminate the subjective element in detentional laws. OR
“Liberty was better protected during pre-independence era than present day”. Critically evaluate.
(b) Explain the relation between rule of law and liberty. OR
Explain the pre-independence law relating to emergency detention.
Q. No. 2. (a) Discuss the scope and ambit of safeguards provided by Arts. 22(4) to (7) OR
Write an essay on judicial review of detention orders.
(b) Write a note on emergency in 1975. OR
Explain the colorable exercise of power in relation to detained person.
Q. No. 3. (a) Explain the compliance of TADA with due process requirements. OR
Explain how the processual inequality that arises due to special courts can answer the constitutional mandate of fair trial and equality.
(b) Whether stringent laws to tackle economic offenders are constitutionally valid ? OR
Evaluate the attitude of NHRC towards special legislations.
Q. No. 4. (a) Make a critical appraisal of the changes brought about through constitution (forty fourth amendment) Act, 1978 OR
Appreciate the relevance of presidents power to suspend fundamental rights in the present day scenario of respect for human rights and fair process.
(b) Explain the grounds available to restrict freedom of speech. OR
Write a note on impact of emergency on Art. 21.
Q. No. 5. (a) Evaluate if emergency situation essentially requires suspension of access to courts. OR
Critically appreciate the exercise of power of judicial review vis-a-vis emergency provisions.
(b) Explain the justiciability of president’s discretion. OR
Write a note on S. R. Bommai V. UOI.
June/July 2014
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
Instructions :
1. Answer all 5 questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
Q. No. 1. (a) Explain the nature of civil rights guarantee during emergency in England. OR
Critically examine the validity of pre-independence laws under our constitution.
(b) Rule of Law. OR
Subjective satisfaction.
Q. No. 2. (a) Critically examine the validity of preventive detention laws under the Constitution of India. OR
Examine the constitutional protection available against arrest and detention in certain cases.
(b) 1970 Emergency. OR
1975 Emergency.
Q. No. 3. (a) Examine the nature and scope of COFEPOSA legislation. OR
Explain the comments of NHRC on TADA.
(b) Special courts. OR
Due process.
Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the scope of the protection of various Freedoms guaranteed during emergency under the Constitution of India. OR
Examine the importance Art. 21 of the Constitution of India. Is it suspendable during emergency ?
(b) Security of state. OR
44th Amendment of the Constitution.
Q. No. 5. (a) Explain in detail the changes brought by the Constitution Fifty ninth Amendment Act in India. OR
Write a critical note on Martial Law provisions in English Law.
(b) Art. 359 of the Indian Constitution. OR
Martial Law provisions in the Constitution of India.
December 2013
Q. No. I. (a) i) Rule of law is the foundation of public order. Comment. Marks : 10 OR
ii) Arrest of persons under National Securities Act is contrary to the principle justice. Comment.
(b) Write note on : Marks : 6
i) Objective assessment OR
ii) Public order.
Q. No. II. (a) i) Examine the reasons for the declaration of emergency in 1962 and 1965 in India. Marks : 10 OR
ii) Critically examine the grounds of temporary release of person detained.
(b) Write note on : Marks : 6
i) 1975 emergency OR
ii) Detention order.