B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What is meant by human rights ? Explain the development of human rights during ancient, medieval and in modern India.
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2. Q2 Discuss the various rights of women under Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women. (CEDAW).
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3. Q3 Discuss the human rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
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4. Q4 Discuss the Constitution, Powers and Functions of State Human Rights Commission.
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5. Q5 Describe the rights enshrined in the American Convention on Human Rights.
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6. Q6 With the help of decided cases explain the role of courts in protecting Human Rights in India.
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7. Q7 Explain the role of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in protecting the rights of children.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) N.G.O's and Human Rights.
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2. Q8 (b) National Commission for Minorities.
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3. Q8 (c) Civil and political rights under International Covenant on civil and political rights.
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Solve any two of the following problem :

1. Q9 (a) Mr. Rangappa, a coolie, working in Bangalore - Urban, resident of Chamarajpet, under went Covid-19 RTPCR Test conducted by Corporator of Chamarajpet Ward No. 144. His Covid-19 RTPCR Test report was positive. Immediately, he was taken to various Govt. Hospitals but he was denied medical treatment due to non availability of beds and ventilator on 9-4-2020. He had registered under Ayushman Bharath, Health Scheme in association with State and Central Govt. Universal Health Coverage. Later he was admitted to a Pvt. Hospital for medical treatment where he had to spend Rs. 1 lakh for his treatment. He claims that amount from the government. Decide the liability of the govt.
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2. Q9 (b) The Government of Germany has detained Peterson on the charges of committing terrorist activities. He has been kept in prison for more than 6 months without trial. He has challenged his detention as violative of Article 5 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) A poor labourer was accused of committing theft in a jewellary shop and he was arrested by the police and produced before the court. The poor labourer had no money to pay for engaging an advocate. What is the duty of the State ? Discuss.
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