Bihar Civil Judge Mains 2014 Question Paper

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Bihar Judicial Service (BJS) Mains Examination 2014

BIHAR JUDICIAL SERVICE (BJS) MAINS

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA AND ENGLAND

PART I: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA

1. Explain the essential characteristics of a Federal Constitution with reference to the nature of

the Indian Constitution.

2. “Right to life does not merely mean the continuance of animal existence. It means the right

to live with human dignity.” In the light of this statement, discuss briefly the different facets

of the right to life.

3. “The Indian Republic is a Secular State in which protection is given for freedom of

conscience, freedom of profession, practice and propagation of religion.” Comment on the

statement.

4. Discuss the privileges, powers and position of the President of India.

5. Explain the constitutional safeguards for civil servants under the Indian Constitution. Are

there any exceptions to these safeguards?

PART II: CONSTITUTION OF ENGLAND

6. Outline and evaluate the concept of parliamentary sovereignty and its role within the legal

system.

7. Critically assess the various ways in which the concept of the rule of law can be understood.

8. “The Royal Prerogative remains a significant source of constitutional law which is largely

immune from scrutiny by the courts.” Do you agree with this point of view?

9. Critically examine ‘standing’ in the field of judicial review in the United Kingdom.

10. Critically analyse the parliamentary privileges in the United Kingdom.