B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Human Rights Law and Practice 2026 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - 1

1. Q1 (a) Explain the origin and development of human rights.
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2. Q1 OR Explain different theories of Human Rights.
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3. Q1 (b) Kinds of Human Rights.
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4. Q1 OR Customary International Law and Human Rights.
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UNIT - 2

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the implementation procedure of the rights provided under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the legal effects of the universal declaration of Human Rights.
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3. Q2 (b) United Nations Charter and Human Rights.
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4. Q2 OR Economic rights under International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966.
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UNIT - 3

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the rights and freedoms provided under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the functions of inter American Commission and inter American Court of Human Rights.
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3. Q3 (b) Lawless case.
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4. Q3 OR Duties of people under African Charter.
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UNIT - 4

1. Q4 (a) What are the powers of National Human Rights Commission in securing Human Rights ? How far it has been successful ?
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2. Q4 OR Explain the Human Rights guaranteed and protected under the Indian Constitution.
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3. Q4 (b) A poor woman is accused of committing the offence of pickpocketing in a busy street. She has been arrested by the police and produced before the court. She has no money to engage a lawyer. Does the state have any duty in this case ? Explain.
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4. Q4 OR Jaspal is a leader of Lok Kalyan Party. He was making preparations to go to England. The Government, suspecting that he may make serious allegation against Government after reaching England, and government impounded his passport. Advise Jaspal.
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UNIT - 5

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the rights and freedoms of women enumerated under the convention on elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the role of United Nations Children's Fund in protecting the rights of children.
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3. Q5 (b) Chakma case.
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4. Q5 OR Rights of Minorities.
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