UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Centre, States and Local Bodies: Distribution of Legislative Powers

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UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Centre, States and Local Bodies: Distribution of Legislative Powers

Explain the doctrine of pith and substance in relation to distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States. (93/I/1c/20)
“The Central Executive exercises not only executive functions but also, in a limited way, judicial and legislative functions.” Comment on the variouspowers of the Executive at the Centre. (95/I/3a/30)
“The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great deal of flexibility into otherwise rigid scheme of the distribution of legislative powers.” Explain. (96/I/1c/20)
Critically examine the existing scheme of Union and State relations in India. Comment upon the Sarkaria Commission Report in this connection and examine the propriety of the power of the Union Government to impose President’s Rule in the States. (98/I/3b/30)
“The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a great degree of flexibility into the otherwise rigid scheme of distribution of legislative powers in the Indian Constitution.” Elucidate. (01/I/1b/20)
Outline any three constitutional provisions that ensure nondiscrimination against any State by the Centre. (02/I/3a/30)
Can Parliament of India make laws on the entries in the State List? if so, in what circumstances? (02/I/1b/20)
Briefly explain the principles of interpretation which have been upheld in ascertaining the respective jurisdictions of Parliament and the State Legislatures set out in Article 246 of the Constitution of India. (03/I/ 3a/ 30)
“The constitutional scheme of the distribution of legislative powers weights heavily in favour of the Union Parliament.” Elucidate with the help of constitutional provisions and judicial decisions. (05/I/1C/20)
What procedure would you suggest to the Government of India where under an agreement between the Government of India and a neighbouring foreign country a small portion of Indian territory comprised in State Y has to be ceded to the above foreign neighbouring country? (07/I/1a/20)
“The doctrine of pith and substance introduces a degree of flexibility into the otherwise rigid schem of distribution of legislative power under the Indian Constitution.” Justify this statement
with the help of case law.(07/I/1b/20)
Write shortnote: The doctrine of territorial nexus. (07/I/4b/20)
Residuary Powers. (13/I/4a/15)