State which of the following statements is correct about the Consumer Protection Act, 1986?<br>(1) The provisions of the act are in addition to any other law in force<br>(2) The Act is special legislation with respect to consumer disputes<br>(3) The provisions of the Act are in addition to and are not in derogation of any other law in force<br>(4) The provisions of the act bar jurisdiction of other courts

Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other State on the other.
3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation of Individual one side and one or more States on the other.
4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States.
Which of these statements are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1, 2 and 4

C

3 and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament shall, while a proclamation of Emergency is in operation, have the power to make laws of the whole or any part of territory of India with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the list
2. Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent List or State List
3. Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country
4. Parliament has power to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest subject to the resolution passed by the Council of States by two-thirds majority
Which of these statements are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 2, 3, and 4

C

1, 3 and 4

D

2 and 4

Where two or more courts have taken cognizance of the same offence and a question arises as to which of them ought to inquire into or try the offence, the question shall be decided
1. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court
2. By the High Court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the accused resides, carries on business or is engaged in a gainful employment
3. If the courts are subordinate to the same High Court, by that High Court in consultation with the State Government concerned
4. If the courts are not subordinate to the same High Court, by that court within the local limits of whose appellate criminal jurisdiction the proceedings were first commenced
Which of the above are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 3

C

1 and 4

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements about the residuary powers of the legislations:
1. The Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
2. State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter enumerated in List-II.
3. The Parliament as well as State Legislatures have exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in List II or List III.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 only

C

2 only

D

1 and 3

Consider the following statements:
Whenever the question is whether a State Legislation has encroached upon the field of the Union Legislation, the Court will decide the competence of the Legislature and validity, of such legislation by applying
1. Repugnancy
2. Colourable legislation
3. Pith and substance
4. Harmonious construction
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 only

C

3 only

D

3 and 4

The Parliament passes a legislation with respect to a subject in the State list in the national interest. The legislation contains certain provisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of a State legislation enacted on the same subject. With regard to the above which one of the following is correct?

A

The question of repugnancy has to be decided with reference to Article 254(1) of the Constitution of India

B

The question of repugnancy has to be decided with reference to Article 254(2) of the Constitution of India

C

The question of repugnancy has to be decided with reference to Article 251 of the Constitution of India

D

The legislation passed by Parliament shall case to have effect after two years from the date of its enactment

1. A Judicial Magistrate First Class can authorize the detention in custody, of a person accused of an offence triable by Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for a period not exceeding fifteen years.
2. The Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, cannot exercise the power to authorize the detention of accused in custody, as enunciated under Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
3. The definition of 'use' under Section 2(xxviii-a) of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, excludes personal consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
4. The High Court, by special order, may constitute as many Special Courts under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, as necessary.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 and c

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

Consider the following pairs:
1. Article 371A - Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
2. Article 371B - Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
3. Article 371C - Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Which of the above is/are correct?

A

1 Only

B

2 & 3 Only

C

3 Only

D

1, 2 & 3

In the interest of consumers, Parliament enacted a legislation imposing certain restrictions on the press including page ceiling, price, and advertisements. In order to avoid any challenge to the legislation under Part III of the Constitution of India, the legislation was included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution. The legislation is

A

Invalid because the press should be left on its own without any restriction

B

Invalid because the matter relates to a subject which requires a state legislation

C

Invalid despite its inclusion in the Ninth Schedule as it violates the freedom of press which is a basic feature of the Constitution of India

D

Valid as it enjoys immunity under Article 31B of the Constitution of India

Which of the following are the main jurisdiction of High Court of a State
1. Original jurisdiction
2. Appellate jurisdiction
3. Supervisory jurisdiction
4. Advisory jurisdiction

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1, 3 and 4

C

2, 3 and 4

D

1, 2 and 4