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Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

List – IList – II
i. Doctrine of Eclipsea. RMDC v/s Union of India
ii. Doctrine of severabilityb. State of Bombay v/s F.N. Balsara
iii. Doctrine of Waiverc. Bhikaji v/s State of M.P.
iv. Doctrine of pith and substanced. Bashesher Nath v/s Income Tax Commissioner

The correct answer is

i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Constitutional Doctrines and Landmark Case Matching

This solution provides the correct matches between key constitutional doctrines (List-I) and landmark Indian Supreme Court cases (List-II) as presented in the question.

Key Doctrine-Case Matches

  • Doctrine of Eclipse (i) is matched with Bhikaji v/s State of M.P. (c). This doctrine relates to the validity of laws inconsistent with fundamental rights.
  • Doctrine of Severability (ii) is matched with RMDC v/s Union of India (a). This doctrine determines if parts of a law can be held valid while others are struck down.
  • Doctrine of Waiver (iii) is matched with Bashesher Nath v/s Income Tax Commissioner (d). This concerns whether fundamental rights can be relinquished.
  • Doctrine of Pith and Substance (iv) is matched with State of Bombay v/s F.N. Balsara (b). This doctrine helps ascertain the legislative field occupied by a law.

Correct Option Identification

The correct pairings are:

  • i - c
  • ii - a
  • iii - d
  • iv - b

Therefore, the correct option is i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b.

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Important Questions from Constitution Law

  1. Which criteria are used in legislations for treating juveniles differently from young adults?
    (a) Physical development
    (b) Economic development
    (c) Intellectual development
    (d) Socio emotional development
    Select the most suitable option :
  2. Read Assertion (A) and Reason(R) and answer using the codes given below :
    Assertion (A) : The writ of Habeas Corpus can be granted to enable the detainee to argue his case in person.
    Reason (R) : Because R Vs. Secretary of State for Home Department ex parte Wynne (1992) decided so.

    Codes :
  3. Which of the following are matched incorrectly ?
    i. Habeas Corpus – ‘To produce the body’
    ii. Quo warranto – ‘Issued to a lower court to stop proceedings in a case’.
    iii. Prohibition – ‘Issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order’
    iv. Mandamus – ‘Commands a person to perform a public duty’.
  4. Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) to answer using codes given below :
    Assertion (A) : One of the two Acts enacted under List I Entry 66 and the other under List III Entry 25 can be repugnant to each other.
    Reason (R) : Because in Annamalai University Vs. Secretary of Inf. and Tourism Department decided so.

    Codes :
  5. Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using the codes given below :
    Assertion (A) : The power under 368 of the Constitution is a constituent power subject to the constitutional scheme as to distribution of legislative power according to entries in the Seventh Schedule.
    Reason (R) : Because Sasanka Sekhar Maity Vs. Union of India decided so.

    Codes :
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