B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Public International Law 2022 Oct (70 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Is International Law true law ? Substantiate your answer with jurisprudential dimensions.
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2. Q2 "The effect of any treaty in leading to the formation of rules of International Law depends on the nature of the treaty concerned." - Elucidate.
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3. Q3 "International Law is primarily concerned with the rights, duties and interests of the State's." - Analyse this statement.
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4. Q4 Discuss the liberty of a State in extending Asylum under International Law.
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5. Q5 What is State ? Explain different types of States.
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6. Q6 Outline the success and failure of Security Council in establishing international peace and security.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q7 (a) Right to Hot Pursuit
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2. Q7 (b) Double Nationality
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3. Q7 (c) Calvo Clause.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q8 (a) Senator Pinochet, the Ex-head of the State of Chile, had been detained in London pending an extradition request from Spain. It was alleged that he had authorised acts of torture while in office against Spanish nationals in Chile. Senator Pinochet claims immunity as an Ex-head of the State and shall not be extradited to Spain. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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2. Q8 (b) The State 'R' claims that the State 'U' is making effort to supress her nationals in DO and LU provinces of State 'U'. Realising self governance of her nationals, State 'R' recognised these provinces as people republics. On request made by the leaders of these provinces State 'R' has initiated military operation against State 'U' in these provinces. Does it amount to violation of International Law ? Decide.
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3. Q8 (c) In the State 'G' a company named 'GER' had established a nitrate factory at the place called 'CHO' pursuant to contract with State 'G'. The 'CHO' become part of State 'P' after World War-I. The new State 'P' took possession of the factory. Is new State 'P' responsible to reparation ? Decide.
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