Most Important Questions on Indian Constitution for judiciary Mains: Q.1 What is Constitution? • How would you introduce Indian Constitution to a new law student? • What is the difference between Indian Constitution and other laws of the country? Q.2 State briefly the salient features of the Government of India Act, 1935. • What were its main defects? Q.3 “The Indian Constitution is Federal in form but unitary in substance”. • Comment. (UPJS 2003) Q.4 Write a short note on Preamble to the Constitution of India. • Discuss the secular character of the Indian Constitution. Q.5 What is the procedure of formation of states in India? Q.6 What do you understand by fundamental rights? • How do they differ from other rights? • Are they amendable? Refer to important Supreme Court decisions on the subject. Q.7 Is the right to property a fundamental right? (RJS 1984) Q.8 Briefly discuss the applicability of doctrine of severability under Article 13(1) of the Constitution of India. (RJS 2015) Q.9 Can Parliament amend Part III of the Constitution of India relating to Fundamental Rights? (UPJS 2016) Q.10 What do you understand by Judicial Review? • What is the effect of Article 13 on pre-constitutional laws and post-constitutional laws? • Explain with the help of decided cases. (UPJS 2013) Q.11 Write a short note on “Basic Structure Doctrine”. Q.12 Write a short note on Equality before law and equal protection of laws. Q.13 “Arbitrariness is antithesis to Article 14 of the Constitution of India”. • Elaborate. (RJS 2015) Q.14 “Arbitrariness and equality are sworn enemies”. • Explain. (UPJS 2003) Q.15 What should be the basis and limit of reservation of post in Government service? • Support your answer with relevant case law. Q.16 Section 144 CrPC imposed in Patna prohibits speeches. • A citizen disobeys it. Can he invoke Article 19 – Freedom of Speech? • Discuss the constitutional guarantee and its limitations. Q.17 “Freedom of speech can be restricted only in the interest of… • security of the state, public order, morality, defamation, etc.” • Elucidate with case laws on freedom of press. (UPJS 2015) Q.18 Write a note regarding involuntary subjection of a person to narco-analysis, polygraph, and brain mapping tests. • Refer to latest Supreme Court judgments. (RJS 2016) Q.19 Accused in a rape case refuses DNA profiling. • Can he claim protection under Article 20(3) – self-incrimination and Article 21 – right to privacy? • Decide the police application. (DJS 2006) Q.20 What is Double Jeopardy? Explain. (MPJS 2003) Q.21 Trace the development of the Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Liberty from 1950 to present. • What are the current contents of this right? Q.22 “Right to privacy is now fully recognised as a Fundamental Right in India”. • Explain. Q.23 Write a short essay on constitutional protection against Preventive Detention under Article 22. Q.24 “Secularism is often mistaken as non-religious.” • Explain the concept in light of Freedom of Religion. (UPJS 2006) Q.25 What is the constitutional concept of Minority? • What are the constitutionally guaranteed minority rights? Refer to case law. Q.26 What remedies can be enforced under Article 32 of the Constitution of India? (RJS 1986) Q.27 “A declaration of fundamental rights is meaningless unless there is an effective judicial remedy.” • Comment and explain judicial remedies under Indian Constitution. (UPJS 2016) Q.28 Write a critical essay on the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. (BJS 2017) Q.29 Are the Directive Principles of State Policy enforceable? (RJS 1984) Q.30 What provisions secure independence and impartiality of the judiciary in India? • Refer to important Supreme Court judgments. (UPJS 2016) Q.31 Describe the Fundamental Duties prescribed under Article 51A. (MPJS 2013) Q.32 Write a comprehensive note on Constitutional position of the Indian President before and after the 42nd Amendment Act. (BJS 1977) Q.33 Discuss the utility of the ‘anti-defection law’ in light of recent political developments. (UPJS 2006) Q.34 Is certification of a Bill by the Deputy Speaker valid? (BJS 1975) Q.35 What is a ‘Money Bill’? • What is the special procedure regarding Money Bills under the Constitution? (BJS 1978) Q.36 Whether a jurist can be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court directly? (RJS 1984) Q.37 Write an essay on ‘Advisory Jurisdiction’ of the Supreme Court. • Discuss any one opinion under Article 143(1). (BJS 1979) Q.38 Discuss the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India. (BJS 2000) Q.39 Discuss the powers of the President to consult the Supreme Court under Article 143. • Can the Supreme Court decline a reference? (UPJS 2003) Q.40 Discuss the following: (a) Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (BJS 2000) Q.41 What is the term of office of a member of State Legislative Council? (RJS 1986) Q.42 When can a Governor promulgate ordinances? (RJS 1986) Q.43 Who can transfer a judge of a High Court to any other High Court? (RJS 1988) Q.44 What are writs? • Discuss all the writs provided under the Indian Constitution. Q.45 Write a short note on Power of the High Courts to issue writs, directions and orders. (RJS 2014) Q.46 (a) State the circumstances under which Union Parliament can legislate on State List subjects. (b) Examine the significance of the rule of pith and substance in resolving conflicts between Union and State List entries. (BJS 1986) Q.47 What do you understand by Subordinate Legislation? (RJS 1986) Q.48 Explain relations between the Union and the States in legislative matters with reference to relevant Articles. (UPJS 2016) Q.49 What is the nature of the ‘Right to Property’ under the Indian Constitution?(RJS 2001) Q.50 What do you understand by the term ‘Act of State’? • How would you prove the fact of an Act of…