UPSC Law 2026

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : (a) “The ‘Doctrine of Pleasure’ in its absolute unrestricted application does not exist in India.” Elucidate with regard t…

(a) "While interpreting Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court introduced the concept of 'due process of law' indirectly into the Constitution of India, and thereby exp…

(a) Keshavananda illustrates judicial creativity and the policy-making role of the Supreme Court of a very high order and could be regarded to be an improvement over the formulati…

(a) “The Supreme Court of India is a multi-jurisdictional Court and may be regarded as the most powerful Apex Court in the world.” Justify this statement supported by relevant con…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each : (a) Whether International Law is a law in the true sense of the term ‘law’ or not? Examine. (10 marks) (b) Critically exam…

(a) “The present world economic order is supposed to be guided by the operation of free market forces propelled by free competition, based on free movement of goods and services i…

(a) Discuss the facts and the Principles of the Law of the Sea, emerged in ‘Corfu Channel Case’, with reference to the territorial sea and contiguous zone. Give your opinion, how…

(a) “The Bretton Woods Conference, 1944 adopted the statutes of two institutions to promote New International Economic Order for international financial cooperation and economic d…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. Support your answer with relevant legal provisions and judicial pronouncements : (a) Does ‘Res ipsa loquitur’ reverse the ‘…

(a) “Vicarious liability’ is based on public policy rather than fault.” Critically analyse the above statement in the light of decided cases. (20 marks) (b) How has the law agains…

(a) How effectively does the law distinguish between ‘pre-meditated killing’ and ‘murder as a consequence of a sudden fight’ ? Explain in the light of relevant statutory provision…

(a) 'X', a 25-year-old boy, makes a promise to 'Y', an 18-year-old girl, that he will marry her if she has 'carnal-relations' with him. The girl is reluctant, but agrees after rep…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. Support your answer with relevant legal provisions and judicial pronouncements. (a) How does the Indian Competition Act, 20…

(a) “Sharing of profits is only prima facie evidence of the existence of a partnership. The conclusive test is that of ‘mutual-agency’.” In view of the above statement, discuss th…

(a) Can ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ (ADR) mechanisms effectively adjudicate disputes involving public law elements, constitutional rights, or matters of significant public in…

(a) ‘‘Intellectual property laws confer exclusive rights on creators; however, such rights are not absolute.’’ Critically examine this statement in view of copyright vis-à-vis pub…