IAS Mains Law 2023 Topic-Wise Important Questions
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Constitutional Law
- Has judiciary been a hindrance or a facilitator in the interpretation of Directive Principles? Examine in the light of various judgments of the Supreme Court. (150 Words)
- “Fundamental duties are only ethical or moral duties and should not form a part of the Fundamental law.” Comment. (150 Words)
- Is ‘Commercial advertisement’ covered within the ambit of ‘freedom of speech and expression’ ? Discuss with reference to leading cases. (150 Words)
- Critically examine the constitutional validity of an amendment deleting Article 16 (4) and authorizing the State to make job reservation in favor of the backward classes of citizens.
- Doctrine of equality under the Constitution cannot be applied to legitimize an illegal act. Can equality be invoked to justify another wrong? Critically examine with reference to cases.
- Do you agree with the view that “Equality is antithesis of arbitrariness? In fact equality and arbitrariness are sworn enemies” ? Comment critically.
- “The Constitution of India merely subscribes to three-fold division of gubernatorial functions and not to the doctrine of separation of powers in its absolute rigidity.” Comment.
- The goals specified in the Preamble contain basic structure of our Constitution, which cannot be amended under Article 368. Elaborate in context of leading cases.
- What restrictions Constitutional Amendment ( 44th ) has imposed to check misuse of proclamation of emergency? Discuss.
International Law
- “A pirate is subject to arrest, trial and punishment by all States on the ground that he is an enemy of mankind” . Examine whether the same principle is applied to a hijacker of an aircraft.
- Discuss whether the redirecting of an aircraft by its pilot without authorization would fall foul of the international conventions related to hijacking.
- Write an explanatory note on state sponsored terrorism.
- Discuss the merits and demerits of the International Criminal Court in the light of India՚s opposition to it.