B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define Human Rights. Explain the origin and development of Human Rights.
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2. Q2 Discuss economic, social and cultural rights under international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights.
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3. Q3 Discuss the European Court on Human Rights along with the case laws.
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4. Q4 Discuss the constitution, powers and functions of National Human Rights Commission.
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5. Q5 Explain the various rights of women and state the implementation procedure made under the CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of all farms of Discrimination Against Women).
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6. Q6 Explain the important provisions of protection of Human Rights Act of 1993.
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7. Q7 State the important provisions of Indian Constitution regarding implementation of Human Rights of children.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Role of public interest litigation in securing Human Rights.
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2. Q8 (b) Convention relating to the stateless persons.
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3. Q8 (c) Rights of minorities.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The Karnataka State Government gave permission to a company to start chemical manufacturing factory in a village near Bangalore city in the year 2011. 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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2. Q9 (b) Bhanumathi was arrested on charges of killing her husband and she was kept in judicial custody. Every time she was brought to the court from prison she was handcuffed. She has written a letter to the Chief Justice of the High Court requesting that handcuffing be stopped as it violates her Human Rights. Will she succeed ?
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3. Q9 (c) Smt. Ramakka a coolie working in Kolar fell down from a running train and suffered serious leg injuries. She was taken to government hospitals, but she was denied medical aid due to non-availability of beds. Later on she was admitted to a private hospital where she had to spend Rs. 3 lakhs for her treatment. She claims that amount from the Government. Decide the liability of the Government.
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