B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Public International Law 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Trace the origin and development of international law.
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2. Q2 Analyse the characteristics of a state.
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3. Q3 'As to inter-oceanic canals, special treaty rules are applicable.' - Explain.
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4. Q4 Explain theories and kinds of state succession.
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5. Q5 Analyse the privileges and immunities of consuls.
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6. Q6 Discuss the functions and dispute settlement mechanism of World Trade Organisation.
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7. Q7 Define territorial sovereignty. State the exceptions of the exercise of jurisdiction.
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Write short note on any two of the followings :

1. Q8 (a) Maritime belt
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2. Q8 (b) Classification of treaties
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3. Q8 (c) Statelessness.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A Portuguese subject residing in India is mobbed and his property plundered by the mob. India is refusing to pay damages to Portugal, Portugal blockades the Indian coast and orders the capture of Indian vessel. Advice Portuguese to claim damages.
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2. Q9 (b) A company registered in India was carrying on trade in Sikkim before it become part of India. The Government of Sikkim confiscated a few consignments sent to company's office in Sikkim from India. The Company claims two consignments or their value from the Government of India. Is the Sikkim can claim it ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) K, an American national, published in Texas a label against a Mexican Citizen. Later, K is in Mexico on a temporary visit and is arrested by the Mexican Government for Prosecution. Advice K.
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