Judiciary Mains Capsule Series–IX: Constitutional Law

• 350+ Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from Judicial Services Examinations across India
• Questions arranged chapter-wise for structured practice and revision
• Includes examination-oriented answers
• Covers Constitutional Law, Equity and Trust, and selected miscellaneous laws
• Designed for aspirants preparing for State Judicial Services Examinations

About this Book

Prepare for Judicial Services Examinations with this practice resource from Drishti Publications. The book brings together more than 350 carefully selected Previous Year Questions from judicial examinations conducted across the country. Questions are arranged chapter-wise to help readers study key areas systematically and identify recurring examination themes.

The book covers major areas of Constitutional Law, including the Preamble and Federalism, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, constitutional authorities, Parliament and State Legislatures, the Judiciary, distribution of legislative powers, emergency provisions, and constitutional amendments. It also includes chapters on Equity and Trust and selected miscellaneous laws relevant to judicial examinations. Questions are accompanied by examination-oriented answers to support practice and revision.

Contents

Constitutional Law

• Constitutional History and Nature
• Preamble and Federalism
• Fundamental Rights
• Law Inconsistent with or in Derogation of the Fundamental Rights
• Right to Equality and Reservation
• Right to Freedom, Including Right to Speech and Expression
• Protection in Respect of Conviction
• Right to Life and Personal Liberty and Other Related Rights
• Protection against Arrest and Detention
• Right to Freedom of Religion
• Cultural and Educational Right of Minorities
• Right to Constitutional Remedies – Writs and PIL
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Rights and DPSP
• Fundamental Duties
• President and Governor and their Ordinance-Making Power
• Parliament and Council of Ministers and their Disqualification
• Provisions Related to Bills, Money Bills, etc.
• The State Legislature
• Supreme Court
• High Courts and Subordinate Courts
• Distribution of Legislative Power between Union and States
• Suit by or against the Union of India
• Right to Property
• Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India
• Services under the Union and the States
• Emergency Provisions
• Amendment of the Constitution
• Miscellaneous, Case Law and Practical Questions

Equity and Trust

• History, Origin and Use of Equity
• Maxims
• Definition of Trust and Kinds of Trust
• Formalities for Creation of Trust
• Classification of Trust
• Rights and Duties of Trustees
• Rights and Liabilities of Beneficiary
• Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

• Claim Tribunals
• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
• Procedure for Obtaining Orders of Reliefs
• Jharkhand Buildings
• School of Jurisprudence
• Possession and Ownership
• The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
• The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
• The Electricity Act, 2003: Offences and Penalties
• General Rules (Civil), 1986
• General Rules (Criminal), 1977
• Miscellaneous Questions