University : Teerthanker Mahaveer University
College : Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Law And Legal Studies
Degree : LL.M
Subject : LLM102 Constitutionalism
Semester : I
Document Type : Question Paper
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Constitutionalism Modal Question Paper :
MASTER OF LAWS I SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2010-11
Course Code : LLM102
Paper ID: 0211102
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Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Note : Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1. Write short notes on any five of the following (limit your answer in 50 words). (3×5=15)
a) Creamy Layer
b) Backward Class under Article 16(4)
c) Judicial Reforms
d) Co-operative federalism
e) Social justice
f) Dalit Perspective.
g) Fabian Socialism
h) Sachchar Commission
2. “There is nothing more fundamental than rule of law.” Prepare a balance sheet of achievements and failures of rule of law over the past 60 years since independence and discuss the role of judiciary in this regard.
3. “The Indian federal structure has adopted merits and avoided demerits faced by other federal constitutions and it has also brought in some novel provisions which are not to be found in other federations.” Comment. (12)
4. Comparatively discuss the patterns of federal Governments which prevails in U.S.A, Australia, Canada and India. What pattern you like most- Give reasons. (12)
5. How equality can be established among unequals- What test have been propounded by the judiciary to establish equality in India- Discuss with the help of decided cases. (12)
6. Do you agree that Supreme Court has opened a ‘Pandora box’ of many such rights beginning from ‘Maneka Gandhi’ case and has aroused expectations and aspirations, which the stats is intact not in a position to meet. Will you advocate for a check on such evolution- Examine critically. (12)
7. Contrary to the wishes of the founding fathers of the constitution, the judiciary has usurupled the powers and functions of the Executive and the Parliament/State Legislatures. How can judiciary be made accountable in the crux of the problem. Point out the methods of making the judiciary accountable to the democratic norms. (12)
L.L.M I (First) Semester Examination 2012-13 :
Course Code : LLM102
Paper ID : 0921202
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 70
Max Marks : 75
Note :
1. Attempt any six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Students have option to answer the questions in English or Hindi.
1. Define any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Weaker Section of Society
b) Legislative relations
c) Dalit Perspective
d) Judicial reforms
e) Reservation
f) National Women Commission
g) Due process of Law
h) Socio-economic rights
2. Write a detailed note on ‘Constitutionalism’. How it is different from ‘Constitution’? (10)
3. ‘Judicial review is an essential component of rule of law and its has also been recognized as a basic feature of the India Constitution’. Discuss the various components of rule of law.
(10)
4. Define ‘Federalism’ can the Indian Constitution be characterized as Federal? Comment. (10)
5. Give the overview of the federalism prevailing in America and Canada. Is Indian federalism have some resemblance with these federalism? (10)
6. Discuss the role of judiciary to protect the weaker sections of society. (10)
7. Write note on the following : (5+5)
a) Justice Delivery System in India
b) Majority-Minority interface
8. Discuss the various tests of equality which have been evolved by judiciary to establish in India. (10)
L.L.M I (First) Semester Examination 2013-14 :
1. Define any five of the following (limit your answer to 50 words). (4×5=20)
a) Co-operative Federalism
b) Judicial activism
c) Backward classes
d) Socialism
e) Women empowerment
f) Constitution
g) Administrative relations
h) Right to education
2. “Constitutionalism is the antithesis of arbitrary powers.” Examine critically. (10)
3. “The constitution of India by and large seeks to promote the Rule of Law.” Explain the important provisions in the light of this statement. (10)
4. Explain the recommendations of Sarkaria Commission on financial relations between the Union and States. (10)
5. Write a detailed note on “Justice Delivery System in India”. (10)
6. Make the comparative statement of federalism prevailing in America, Canada and India. (10)
7. “Equality clause applies to taxing statutes. Unless hostile discrimination is shown, classification under taxing statutes will not normally be interfered with by the Court.” Discuss the judicial trends in this regard. (10)
8. Write short notes on the following: (5+5)
a) Judicial Activism
b) Judicial Reforms