LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Public International Law and Human Rights Apr 2011 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Write short answers, not more than two sentences, 2 marks each (20 Marks)

1. Q1 Write any two objectives of United Nations Charter.
2. Q2 Explain Article 47 of Indian constitution.
3. Q3 What do you mean by UNEP?
4. Q4 What do you mean by 'Mediation'?
5. Q5 What do you mean by "Good Offices"?
6. Q6 Define the term 'Environment'.
7. Q7 Define 'International Law'.
8. Q8 What do you mean by term 'Treaty'?
9. Q9 What do you mean by 'Jus Cogens'?
10. Q10 What do you mean by 'Non use of Force'?

SECTION II - Q.2: Answer any four out of six, short explanatory, definitional or analytical, 5 marks each (20 Marks)

1. Q11 Child Abuse and Human Rights
2. Q12 International Law is a weak Law
3. Q13 Contiguous zone
4. Q14 Rebus Sic Stantibus
5. Q15 Sovereign Equality of States
6. Q16 American convention on Human Rights.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve any two problems out of three (12 Marks)

1. Q17 Ram was an undertrial handcuffed during transit between the jail and the court for the trial of his case. (i) Which constitutional right of Mr. Ram was violated? (ii) Write relevant case and explain the decision of the court.
2. Q18 Poonam, a fresh graduate was in search of a good job. She got a good job but involved a lot of touring. Immediately, she was asked to go to Goa with her boss. All through out her journey, the boss sexually exploited her and made illicit remarks. (i) Define sexual harrassment. Enumerate any three guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court. (ii) Write relevant case law?
3. Q19 A mail steamer flying a French flag and a Turkish Vessel collided in the high seas. The Turkish Vessel sank of 7 persons were killed. The French steamer proceeded in its voyage and entered Turkish-waters. Here, the captain was arrested. He was punished. The French Government challenged the jurisdiction of Turkey in punishing the captain. The case was decided: (i) What do you mean by 'High Sea'? (ii) What is the name of the case and which court decided the case?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Solve any four out of six, 12 marks each (48 Marks)

1. Q20 State and explain, what are human rights? Critically examine the rights of convicts and prisoners.
2. Q21 What are the salient features of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948?
3. Q22 Explain in detail role of Supreme Court in protection of Human Rights in India.
4. Q23 Write an essay on any three "NGOs in India."
5. Q24 What do you mean by 'Recognition'? Explain in detail theories and forms of recognition.
6. Q25 How does the constitution of India safeguard interest and rights of women?

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