Constitutional Law-II
Pondicherry University · LL.B. Semester 2
Unit 1 — The Union Executive (Arts. 52-78)
The nature and extent of executive power · Position, powers and functions of the President · Procedure for the election and impeachment of President. Vice President · Power, Function, Election and removal. The Position, powers, functions and duties of the Council of Ministers · Position and power of the Prime Minister –– Attorney General of India. The State Executive (Arts. 152-167): Executive power of the State · Constitutional position of Governor · Powers, functions and duties, appointment and removal · Relationship between the Council of Ministers and Governor · Advocate General for theState
Unit 2 — Union Legislature (Art. 79-123)
Union Parliament · Powers of chairman · Deputy Chairman, Speaker and Deputy Speaker · Their removal from office · Salaries and immunities of Parliament and its members · Legislative procedure · Various stages in the enactment of a statute · Sittings of House · Procedure relating to original bills, money bills and other financial bills · Annual financial statements · Assents to bill · Powers of President to promulgate ordinances during recess of Parliament. State Legislature (Arts.168-213): Composition and duration of the Houses- Legislative procedure and privileges of theHouse
Unit 3 — Union judiciary (Arts. 124-147)
Constitution and Composition of the Supreme Court · Qualification, appointment · Removal of judges · Original , appellate and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. State judiciary (Art. 214-237): High court judges’ appointment- Qualification, condition of services- Removal andtransfer · Powers and jurisdiction of High Courts, Subordinate Courts · Appointment of district judges · Control over Subordinate Courts
Unit 4 — Union territory (Art. 239-241)- Tribunals (Art.323-323B)
Union territory (Art. 239-241)- Tribunals (Art.323-323B)
Unit 5 — Relations between the Union and the States (Arts. 245-293)
Legislative relations (Arts. 245-255), Administrative relation (Arts. 256-263) and Financial relation (Arts. 268-291)
Unit 6 — Trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India (Art.301-307)
Trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India (Art.301-307).
Unit 7 — Services under the Union and States. (Art. 308-323)- Doctrine ofpleasure
Services under the Union and States. (Art. 308-323)- Doctrine ofpleasure.
Unit 8 — Emergency provision (Art. 352 –360)
Emergency provision (Art. 352 –360)
Unit 9 — Certain Important Constitutional Functionaries andBodies
Comptroller and Auditor General (Art. 148-153) · Election Commission (Art. 324) · Finance Commission (Art. 280) · Interstate Council (Art. 263)