B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2022 Oct (100 marks) 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 Explain the important provisions of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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3. Q3 Discuss the economic, social and cultural rights provided under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
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4. Q4 Examine the functions of American Commission and American Court of Human Rights.
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5. Q5 Indian Constitution bears the impact of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Elucidate.
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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 child guaranteed under the Convention on the Rights of Child.
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Write a short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Sources of Human Rights.
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2. Q8 (b) International Bill of Human Rights.
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3. Q8 (c) Rights of religious minorities in India.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Smt. Sumitra a coolie working in Tumakuru fell down from a running train and suffered serious leg injuries. She was taken to government hospital, but she was denied medical aid due to non-availability of beds. Later on she was admitted to a private hospital, where she spent Rs. 2 lakh for her treatment. She claims that amount from the government. Decide the liability of the government.
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2. Q9 (b) The Government of Finland has detained John Wills on the charges of committing terrorist activities. He has been kept in prison for more than 6 months without trail. 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) Poor people are living in a remote village areas without proper living conditions. They have only small huts which have no proper infrastructure to enable them to live and develop as human beings. Whether the human rights of these poor people are violated. Discuss.
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