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F-DTN-M-MBXA

LAW
Paper I

Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300

INSTRUCTIONS
Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answers must be written in the medium specified in the

Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be
stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the
space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given
for the answers written in a medium other than that
specified in the Admission Certificate.
Candidates should attempt Questions no. 1 and 5
which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining
questions selecting at least one question from each
Section.
The number of marks carried by each question is
indicated at the end of the question.
IMPORTANT : Whenever a question is being
attempted, all its parts/sub-parts must be attempted
contiguously. This means that before moving on to the
next question to be attempted, candidates must finish
attempting all parts/sub-parts of the previous question
attempted. This is to be strictly followed.

Pages left blank in the answer-book are to be

clearly struck out in ink. Any answers that follow
pages left blank may not be given credit

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SECTION A

1. Answer the following (each answer should be in about

150 words) : 12x5=60

(a) "The entries in the legislative lists are not the

source of powers for the legislative constituents,
but they merely demarcate the fields of legislation.
It is now well settled law that these entries are to
be construed liberally and widely so as to attain the
purpose for which they have been enacted. Narrow
interpretation of the entries is likely to defeat their
object as it is not always possible to write these
entries with such precision that they cover all
possible topics and without any overlapping."
Critically evaluate the above statement with
reference to interpretation of legislative entries
contained in Seventh Schedule to the Constitution.

(b) Are personal laws 'law' for the purposes of Part III
of the Constitution ? Discuss with reference to
leading case law.

(c) What is meant by 'individual responsibility' and

'collective responsibility' of the Council of
Ministers ? What would be the consequences of
'individual responsibility' in case a Minister of the
Government is found guilty of tort of misfeasance
by the Supreme Court of India ? Comment.

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(d) What is the justification behind the Pardoning

power of the President of India under Article 72 of
the Constitution ? Discuss with reference to
Supreme Court cases the extent to which the
exercise of this power can be subjected to judicial
review.

(e) Do you agree with the statement that 're-looking of

the process of delegated legislation is necessary
particularly in context to substantial amount of
public participation ?' Comment critically.

2. (a) What do you understand by the term

`Constitutional Conventions' ? Are they are
relevant in a country like India having a lengthy
written constitution with preamble ? 20

(b) "Contempt of Court is a power inherent to a court

of record." In this regard discuss the sweep of
power of the Supreme Court and the High Courts
to punish their contempt. Also examine the
defences of 'fair criticism' and 'truth' in the light of
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. 20

(c) In what circumstances and for violation of which

rights can monetary compensation be awarded to
the victims ? What is your view for adopting such
an approach by judiciary ? Analyse critically. 20

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3. (a) With special reference to the landmark judgments

of the Supreme Court of India, discuss the effect of
relegation of the right to property from being a
fundamental right to a constitutional right. Also
suggest the changes required to be made in the
Land Acquisition Act, 1894. 20

(b) In the presence of institutions like Competition

Commission of India and Telecom Regulatory
Authority of India, where policy making and
adjudicatory functions are fused, comment on the
significance of the doctrine of separation of powers
in the contemporary Indian scenario. 20

(c) Is there any difference between 'Right to

information' and 'Right to be informed' ? Do we
have any provision in the Constitution in this
regard ? Discuss with reference to case law. 20

4. Write critical notes on the following : 20x3=60

(a) Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation

(b) Institution of Local Self Government

(c) Modern progressive approach of the principles of

natural justice

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SECTION B

5. Answer the following (each answer should be in about

150 words) : 12x5=60

(a) It is often said that customary international law is

earlier to apply than to define. What are the
inherent problems in defining 'custom' and how can
a custom be considered as a source of international
law ?
(b) With reference to the relationship between
international law and municipal law, discuss the
'transformation' and 'specific adoption' theories.
IIow can these two theories be harmonised with
reference to States' obligations under relevant
international law.
(c) Identify and comment on the three major grounds
for a State party to avoid its treaty obligations.
(d) "The rules of the humanitarian law of war have
clearly acquired the status of jus cogens', for they
are the fundamental rules of a humanitarian
character, from which no derogation is possible
without negating the basic considerations of
humanity which they are intended to protect."
Evaluate the above statement and also point out the
major distinction between humanitarian law and
law relating to human rights.
(e) Do you agree with the statement that 'United
Nations is a World Government' ? Give reasons for
your answer.

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6. (a) What is meant by right of national self

determination of peoples and what is its role in the
creation of a new State ? Critically examine how
minority rights can be protected while balancing
the territorial integrity of a State at the same time. 30

(b) 'Legal restraint on the use of force' is the

fundamental postulate on which the conception of
enforcement of peace is based upon in modern
international law. Enumerate and elucidate
various international legal instruments with the
help of which this concept is actually practised. 30

7. (a) "With the exception of disputes of an exclusively

legal character which are usually submitted to
arbitration or judicial settlement, it is purely a
matter of policy or expediency which of the
different methods is to be adopted for composing a
particular difference between States." Explain the
different methods of peaceful dispute settlement
envisaged by the United Nations Charter and
examine the appropriateness of each in different
situations. 30

(b) In the light of recent European crisis, critically

assess the success of regional organisations of
countries for cooperation in matters of trade and
commerce. How far do geo-political proximities
further economic cooperation ? 3(

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8. (a) Having regard to the United Nations Convention

on Law of Sea (UNCLOS-III), which came into
force in 1994, and its two predecessor UN
Conventions on the Law of the Sea, analyse how
far these conventions have been able to effectively
codify customary international law of sea. 30

(b) Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966
providing an enforcement mechanism for
individuals in the international sphere is a
watershed moment for the enthusiasts of second
generation rights. Discuss the proposed
mechanism, its significance and viability. 30

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Note : English version of the Instructions is printed on

the front cover of this question paper.

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