C.L.6 Constitutional Law – II
Concept of limitation of State power - origin of Fundamental Rights and their incorporation in the Constitution. Definition of State - violation of Fundamental Rights by the State - non state agencies and fundamental rights - Judicial Review - Doctrines of ultra vires - Eclipse - Amendments to the Fundamental Rights.
Rights of equality - reasonable classification - Arbitrariness and equality- Legitimate Expectations and equality - Protective Discrimination -Right to freedom - restriction on freedoms.
Right to life and personal liberty - constitutional protections such as principles of legality - protection against double jeopardy etc. Religious, cultural and educational rights. Minority Rights – impact on the concept of secularism. Directive principles- the interrelationship between fundamental rights, directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties.
Right to constitutional remedies - protection against violation of fundamental rights.