B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Public International Law 2012 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Is 'International Law' a true law ? Discuss.
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2. Q1 OR Who are the subjects of International Law ? Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Treaties as sources of International Law.
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4. Q1 OR Monism
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the legal effects of recognition of a new State.
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2. Q2 OR What is State ? Discuss the essential elements of State.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on annexation.
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4. Q2 OR 'A' state claims Sovereignty over an Island on the ground that it has discovered the same, but 'A' state has no effective Sovereignty on the Island. 'B' state also claims Sovereignty on the same Island on the ground that it has effective control and Sovereignty over the Island for last three hundred years. Which state has Sovereignty over the Island ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) State the law relating to passing of rights and obligations upon external change of Sovereignty over territory.
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2. Q3 OR Explain personal jurisdiction and jurisdiction according to protective principle.
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3. Q3 (b) Solve the following problem. The King of state 'A' during his stay in state 'B' promised to marry Miss Bobby. Subsequently, King refused to marry her. Miss Bobby wants to file a suit against the King in state B. Can she do so ?
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on exclusive economic zone.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State the different modes of acquisition and loss of nationality.
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2. Q4 OR What is meant by extradition ? State the principle of double criminality in extradition.
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3. Q4 (b) Solve the following problem. 'X' an Indian politician to avoid arrest by Lokayuktha Authorities take refuge in a merchant ship of state 'Y' which is stationed in territorial sea of India. Can Indian Lokayuktha Authorities arrest him ?
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on statelessness.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the powers and functions of security council of United Nations.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the different organs of International Labour Organisation.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on Economic and social council of United Nations.
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4. Q5 OR Veto power.
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