B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 What is meant by Human Rights ? Discuss the development of Human Rights Law in India.
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2. Q2 Explain the importance and contents of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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3. Q3 Discuss the implementation procedure of the rights provided under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966.
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4. Q4 Explain the implementation procedure of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights.
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5. Q5 Explain the various writs available under the Indian Constitution for the protection of Human Rights.
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6. Q6 Explain the important provisions of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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7. Q7 Explain the Rights of the Child guaranteed under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) National Human Rights Commission
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2. Q8 (b) Amnesty International Institute
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3. Q8 (c) Rights of aged persons.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The under-trial prisoners in jail are handcuffed during transit between the jail and the court for trial. Is there any violation of their Human Rights ?
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2. Q9 (b) A person aged about 24 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 Station Flyover. All the evidence indicated custodial death. The man's father has filed a writ petition against the government and police for monetary compensation. Is he entitled to get compensation ?
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3. Q9 (c) Mr. Rangappa, a coolie, working in Bangalore - Urban, resident of Chamarajpet, underwent 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 Government.
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