LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Public International Law and Human Rights Dec 2023 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. Figures to the right indicate full marks. 3. Give case-law/ reasons wherever necessary.

Q. 1 Q.1: Answer the following in not more than 2 sentences (any 6) (12 Marks)

1. (1) What is express recognition?
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2. (2) What is National Waters?
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3. (3) Write any two functions of the Economic and Social Council.
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4. (4) Elaborate any four reasons for the child abuse in India.
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5. (5) What do you mean by the 'Customary rules of International Law'?
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6. (6) What is Pacta Sunt Servanda?
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7. (7) Elaborate any two significance of sustainable development in today's time.
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8. (8) Write any two objectives of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
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9. (9) Define Right to development.
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10. (10) What is UNESCO?
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Q. 2 Q.2: Write short notes (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) National Commission for Minorities.
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2. (2) Rights of aliens.
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3. (3) American convention of human rights.
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4. (4) International Labour Organization.
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Q. 3 Q.3: Situational problems (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) As result of disputes between East Pakistan and West Pakistan a new state emerged by the name Bangladesh. India was the first state to recognise Bangladesh. (a) If Bangladesh is not recognized by any country of the world, what will be the consequences for the same? Explain. (b) Define recognition.
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2. (2) Mr. 'A' was an accused person who is too poor to afford a lawyer and who would, therefore, have to go through the trial without legal assistance. (a) Which constitutional right of Mr. 'A' has been violated? (b) Write relevant case and explain the decision of the court.
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3. (3) Mr. X was illegally detained in prison for over two years after his acquittal due to negligence of the jail authorities. (a) Which human rights of Mr. X were violated in the above situational problem? Explain in the light of Indian Constitution and one International Convention on Human Rights. (b) Explain the role of National Human Rights Commission in India with respect to the above problem.
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4. (4) A mail steamer collided on high seas with another ship. There were allegations that the collision was caused due to negligence of the officer who was commanding the steamer. As a result of the collision the ship sank and some persons on board died. (a) Recognise the famous case relating to the similar circumstances as the above problem and write the name of Court who delivered the judgement. (b) Elaborate the judgment in the above case.
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Q. 4 Q.4: Answer the following (any 2) (24 Marks)

1. (1) Explain in detail the peaceful settlements of disputes under International Law.
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2. (2) Elaborate various human rights of women in India in the light of CEDAW
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3. (3) What is treaty? What are various stages of treaty making? Explain the term 'reservation' in treaties
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4. (4) Highlight the Salient features of the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
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