LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Public International Law and Human Rights Jun 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 Rebus Sic Stantibus?
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2. (2) Write two important features of Amnesty International?
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3. (3) What do you understand by the term Convention?
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4. (4) Mention any four freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India?
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5. (5) What are 'Land Locked' States?
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6. (6) What is Agenda 21?
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7. (7) Write any two functions of National Commission for Children?
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8. (8) When was International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights adopted and when it came into force?
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9. (9) Give two theories of recognition of States?
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10. (10) Two reasons for failure of League of Nations.
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Q. 2 Q.2: Write short notes (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) National Commission for Other Backward Classes.
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2. (2) Rights of Prisoners in India.
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3. (3) International Bill of Rights.
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4. (4) Subject of international Law.
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Q. 3 Q.3: Situational problems (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) "International Law is the name for the body of customary and treaty rules which are considered legally binding by states in their intercourse with each other": Oppenheim (a) Discuss the Constitutional provisions on treaty-making and its implementation in India. (b) Discuss the role of the Indian judiciary in the effectuation of international legal obligations.
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2. (2) The 1972 Stockholm conference had the effect of initiating worldwide participation and partnership in creating the awareness to preserve the environment from further damage. (a) State two major suggestions of the Stockholm conference for improvement of Environment. (b) Write any two provisions which were inserted in the Indian constitution as an impact of Stockholm conference.
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3. (3) China's expanding international presence has extended into conflict zones and fragile states of strategic interest to the United States. (a) Discuss Balance of Power and amicable settlement of disputes. (b) Principle of 'No Use of Force'
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4. (4) A 22-year-old boy, who was detained in connection to the missing of a minor girl in OP State, was found hanging from a 3 feet pipe using a hood drawstring in the toilet. (a) Is there a violation of any Fundamental Human Rights? Identify and explain. (b) How can the NHRC help the family of the deceased to get compensation?
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Q. 4 Q.4: Answer the following (any 2) (24 Marks)

1. (1) Comparative study of International Law and discuss Is International Law True Law?
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2. (2) With help of CRC and Constitution of India discuss rights of children.
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3. (3) What is recognition of States? Discuss theories of recognition of States.
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4. (4) What is UNCLOS, with help of examples explain the importance of UNCLOS.
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