B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 7 Public International Law 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What are the sources of International Law ?
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2. Q1 OR Explain the theories relating to relationship between International Law and Municipal Law.
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3. Q1 (b) Discuss subjects of International Law.
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4. Q1 OR Distinction between Public International Law and Private International Law.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is meant by recognition ? Critically examine the various theories of recognition.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the different modes of acquisition of territorial sovereignty.
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3. Q2 (b) State 'H' claims sovereignty over an island on the ground that it has discovered the same, but State 'H' has no effective sovereignty on the island. State 'N' also claims sovereignty on the same island on the ground that it has effective control and sovereignty over the island for last three hundred years. Which State has sovereignty over the island ? Decide.
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4. Q2 OR Explain the significance of Monroe Doctrine.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define territorial jurisdiction of a State. Explain who are exempted from the territorial jurisdiction of a State.
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2. Q3 OR Define state succession. Discuss the consequences of state succession.
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3. Q3 (b) A factory situated in State 'X' releases poisonous gas. The poisonous gas is carried away by wind to the territory of the neighbouring state 'Y' and caused heavy loss there. Can State 'X' be held responsible for loss of 'Y' ? Decide.
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4. Q3 OR 'Territorial Sea' and 'Continental Shelf'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State the different modes of acquisition and loss of nationality.
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2. Q4 OR What is Asylum ? Explain the different types of Asylum.
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3. Q4 (b) Privileges and immunities of envoys.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' an American citizen was arrested in Mexico for having published in Texas an article alleged to constitute a libel on a Mexican citizen. Can Mexico prosecute him ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) State the purposes and principles of United Nations Organization.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the composition and powers of security council.
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3. Q5 (b) International Labour Organization.
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4. Q5 OR International Court of Justice.
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