Constitutional Law – II

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University · LL.B. Semester 2

Unit 1

a) Fundamental Rights - General: Scheme of Fundamental Rights, · b) Who can Claim Fundamental Rights: Against whom Fundamental Rights are Available? Suspension of Fundamental Rights. · c) State under Article 12 · d) Doctrines: Severability, Eclipse, Waiver

Unit 2

Fundamental Rights - Specific: Special Emphasis shall be placed on the Following Rights Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18), Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a)), Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21), Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28), Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32), Right to Education: Free education up to 14 years of age- Right to Education Act, 2009

Unit 3

Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV): Their Importance and Relationship with Fundamental Rights. · Fundamental Duties (Part IV A)

Unit 4

Amendment of the Constitution- Power and Procedure; · Basic Structure Doctrine · Judicial Review

Unit 5

Other Principles: · Constitutionalism · Constitutional Morality · Social Justice · Doctrine of Rule of Law · Public Interest Litigation · Free Legal Aid.