HCS 2023 Law Mains: Page 1-2 Question Preview and Repair
- Year 2023
- Conducted By Haryana Government
- Questions 8
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration 3 Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Law |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Haryana Government |
| Paper | HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023 |
| Subject | Law |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 8 |
| Question Type | Descriptive / Subjective |
This JSON aggregates the two-page OCR content for the Haryana HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023 (Law). Page 1 provides exam metadata, the two-section pattern, language instructions, and general rules; Page 2 contains the repaired objective questions in eight parts (Q.1 with sub-parts a–e and Q.2 with a–c). The data includes descriptive question stems in English and Hindi, word limits, and the marks per sub-question. The SEO fields consolidate themes across both pages: exam structure, key legal topics, and bilingual question framing to support robust search optimization. An image_seo block provides page-level image metadata. The FAQ captures common queries about structure, timing, and languages, while topics and keywords reflect core exam themes such as natural justice, delegated legislation, ombudsman, colourable legislation, doctrine of prospective overruling, and constitutional-administrative law concepts.
Major Topics Covered
- Constitutional Law
- Judicial Review
- Delegated Legislation
- Natural Justice
- Ombudsman
- Pacta Sunt Servanda
- Colourable Legislation
- Doctrine of Prospective Overruling
- High Court Judge Appointment
- Election Commission
- Suo Moto
- Administrative Law
- Legislation & Control
- Judicial Decisions
- Public Law
- International Law
- Rules of Procedure
- Due Process
- Fundamental Principles
- Legal Interpretation
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- Useful for Law preparation
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Instructions
- This paper is divided into two Sections, Section-A and Section-B. ये प्रश्नपत्र दो खंडों में विभाजित है, खंड-A और खंड-B
- Each Section contains four (4) questions. प्रत्येक खंड में चार प्रश्न है।
- Candidate has to attempt five questions in all. परीक्षार्थी को पांच प्रश्नों का उत्तर लिखना है।
- Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE questions are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section. प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य है और शेष प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं तीन का उत्तर लिखना है, प्रत्येक खंड से एक प्रश्न को हल करना है।
- Word limit in questions, where specified, should be adhered to. प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
- The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it. प्रत्येक प्रश्न/ भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
- Questions are printed in English & Hindi languages.
- In case of any ambiguity in translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रत्येक प्रश्न हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में छपा है। प्रश्नों के अनुवाद में किसी अस्पष्टता की स्थिति में, अंग्रेजी सस्करण को ही अन्तिम माना जाएगा। complete and a bale of manipulation before the state the state of the state of the state of the state of the state of the (1) Law / 2023
Questions (page 2)
Q0. Q.1(a) What do you mean by the "colourable legislation" Discuss this rule in the light of judicial decisions.
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Q.1(b) Discuss the 'Doctrine of Prospective overruling'.
(8) भविष्य लक्षी सिद्धान्त पर चर्चा करें।
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Q.1
(c) Describe the process of appointment and removal of a High Court Judge.
(8) उच्च न्यायालय के न्यायाधीश की नियुक्ति एवं पदमुक्ति की प्रक्रिया का वर्णन करें।
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Q.1(d) Can chief election commissioner initiate removal of an Election Commissioner Suo Moto? Discuss.
(8) क्या मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त स्वतः संज्ञान लेकर चुनाव आयुक्त को हटाने की पहल कर सकते हैं? चर्चा करें।
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Q.1(e) Pacta Sunt Servanda is an absolute postulate of International Legal System from which international law derives its binding force. Comment.
(8) पैक्टा संट सर्वेंडा अन्तराष्ट्रीय विधि प्रणाली की ऐसी पूर्ण अवधारणा है जिससे अन्तराष्ट्रीय विधि को एक बाध्यकारी शक्ति प्राप्त होती है। टिप्पणी कीजिए।
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Q.2(a) Define 'Delegated Legislation' and also discuss the judicial control over Delegated Legislation in India. (Word limit: 250)
(10) Delegated Legislation in India. (Word limit: 250) 'प्रत्यायोजित विधायन' को परिभाषित करे तथा भारत में प्रत्यायोजित विधायन पर न्यायालयीय नियंत्रण की भी चर्चा करें। (शब्द सीमा: 250)
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Q.2(b) What do you mean by 'Natural Justice'? Explain fully the doctrine of "Audi Alteram Parte" with the help of leading cases. (Word limit: 300)
(15) 'प्राकृतिक न्याय' का क्या अर्थ होता है? दूसरे पक्ष की सुनों के सिद्धान्त को प्रमुख वादों की मदद से पूर्णतया समझाइए। (शब्द सीमा: 300)
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Q.2
(c) Define 'Ombudsman'. Explain its origin, development, powers and importance. (Word limit: 300)
(15) 'लोकपाल को परिभाषित करें। इसकी उदय, विकास, शक्तिओं तथा महत्व को स्पष्ट करें। (शब्दसीमा: 300)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the basic structure of the HCS Law mains paper in 2023?
The paper has two sections, Section A and Section B. Each section contains four questions; candidates must answer five in total with Question 1 and Question 5 compulsory; at least one question from each section must be answered.
What is the total duration and maximum marks for the paper?
Time allowed is 3 hours, and maximum marks are 200.
In which languages are the questions printed?
Questions are printed in English and Hindi; the English version is treated as final in case of translation ambiguity.
Are there any word limits specified?
Yes, where specified, word limits must be adhered to. For example, some sub-questions have 150-300 word limits as indicated in the OCR content.
What is the conducting body for this exam according to the OCR data?
The OCR indicates Haryana Government as the context for the paper; the exam is the HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam 2023.
How many questions must a candidate attempt from the two sections?
A candidate must attempt five questions in total, with at least one question from each section.