Constitutional Law Theory & Practice LLM Question Paper : kslu.ac.in
Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
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KSLU Constitutional Law Theory Question Paper
First Semester LL.M. Examination,
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions :
1. Answer all Questions.
2. Marks are indicated on each Part.
Q. No. 1. (a) Constitutionalism pre-supposes an inherent and implied limitation against arbitrary power – Explain. OR
‘With the emergence of the concept of basic structure; India has invented the second Constitution for itself’. Critically elucidate the role and limitations of basic structure concept.
January 2011
Write short note on :
(b) Characteristics of an Ideal Constitution. OR
Parliamentary V/s presidential system.
Q. No. 2. a) Examine the role of ‘dharma’ as limitation on the powers of the king in the Ancient Indian Society. OR
How far the ideals of Gandhiji have its reflections under the present Constitution of India.
b) Write short note on :
Saptanga theory. OR
Kautilyas idea of king’s duties.
Q. No. 3. a) Evaluate the Constitutional response towards linguistic pluralism in our country. OR
Examine the role of the Supreme-Court in protecting as well as limiting the minority rights under the Constitution.
Write short note on :
b) Concept of secularism as the uniting force. OR
The challenges in framing uniform civil code.
Q. No. 4. a) Examine the role of internal aids in the interpretation of the Constitution. OR
Explain the role of Constituent assembly debates in the interpretation of the Constitution.
Write short note on :
b) Original intention theory. OR
Commentaries and Dictionaries.
Q. No. 5. a) Explain the technique of reading down, reading up and reading in. OR
Explain the scope and limitations of purposive interpretation.
Write short note on :
b) Doctrine of pith and substance. OR
Ejusdem Generis rule.
June 2011
First Semester LL.M. Examination :
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
Instructions :
1. Answer all questions.
2. Marks are indicated against each question.
Q. No. 1. (a) How far the principle of constitutionalism is incorporated in the textual base of the Indian Constitution. OR
Critically evaluate the ever expanding role of basic structure theory.
(b) Write a short note on :
Constitution and constitutionalism. OR
The Ancient Indian thinking on constitutionalism.
Q. No. 2. (a) Enumerate the incorporation of Ambedkar’s thoughts in the Constitution of India. OR
Elucidate the ingredients of social-contract theories in respect of functions of State.
(b) Write a short note on :
Gandhi’s idea of governance. OR
Obligation of ruler in the Ancient Indian Society.
Q. No. 3. (a) What are the challenges faced by the Constitution in preserving and protecting cultural pluralism in our country. OR
The Western concept of ‘secularism’ is no more a basis in interpreting the concept of secularism under our constitution. Elucidate.
(b) Write a short note on :
Minority protection. OR
Linguistic pluralism and the Constitution of India.
Q. No. 4. (a) Examine the role of external aids in the interpretation of the Constitution. OR
Discuss the role of the preamble of the Indian Constitution in promotion and expansion of fundamental rights jurisprudence.
(b) Write a short note on :
Legislations drafting. OR
Constituent Assembly debates.
Q. No. 5. (a) Discuss the importance of purposive interpretation of the constitutional provision. OR
Examine the relevance of travaux preperations in interpreting the Constitution.
(b) Write a short note on :
Reading down and reading up. OR
Presumption of constitutionality.
I Semester LL.M. (Const.)/LL.M. IV Semester (Const) Examination, June/July 2014 :
Q. No. 1. (a) ‘The question as to what a Constitution should contain depends upon those who regard a Constitution as almost exclusive legal document and those who think a Constitution of faith’– Elucidate. OR
‘Constitution sans Constitutionalism leads to anarchy’–Examine this statement in view of need for Constitutionalism and the adoption of the same under the Indian Constitution. Marks : 10
(b) Constitution as the admixture of legal and non-legal rules. OR
The limitations of basic structure theory.
Q. No. 2. (a) How far dharmic values of ancient India have been reflected in the textual base of the Indian Constitution ? OR
‘Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment; it has to be cultivated’. Analyze this statement of Dr. Ambedkar in view of the working of the Indian Constiution till date. Marks : 10
(b) Saptanga theory of State. OR
Nehru’s idea on Constitution.