B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 What are Human Rights ? Explain different kinds of Human Rights.
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2. Q2 Write an essay on Universalisation of Human Rights.
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3. Q3 Explain International Bill of Human Rights.
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4. Q4 Describe the Rights enshrined in the American convention on Human Rights.
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5. Q5 Explain the various writs available under the Constitution of India for protection of Human Rights.
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6. Q6 Discuss the constitution, powers and functions of National Human Rights Commission.
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7. Q7 Explain the Rights of women guaranteed under the convention on the Rights of women.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Human Rights Council
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2. Q8 (b) Amnesty International
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3. Q8 (c) Rights of Minorities.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A person aged about 22 years was detained by the sub-Inspector of police at a police out post on the charge of Theft. Later, his dead body, with wounds was found near a Railway Track. All the Evidence indicated custodial death. The man's mother has filed a writ petition against the government and police for monetary compensation. Is she entitled to get compensation ? Discuss.
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2. Q9 (b) The government of Finland has detained John on the charges of committing terrorist activities. He has been kept in prison for more than 5 months without trail. He has challenged his detention as violative of Articles 5 and 6 of the European convention on Human Rights. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) The Karnataka State Government gave permission to a company to start chemical manufacturing factory in a village near Bengaluru city in the year 2010. Two big lakes are situated near the village. After two years the chemical factory started releasing polluted waste water into one of the lakes. This started polluting the lake water and also damaged the environment. This resulted in health problems to villagers and they want to protect their village. Advise the villagers.
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