LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Public International Law and Human Rights Jun 2024 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

Q.I Q.1: Answer the following in one or two sentences (any 6) (12 Marks)

1. (1) Define International Law.
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2. (2) State any two sources of International Law.
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3. (3) State any two ways by which a treaty can be terminated.
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4. (4) What does Article 21-A of the Constitution of India state?
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5. (5) What is Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
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6. (6) Define Human Rights as per Section 2(d) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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7. (7) What is Agenda 21?
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8. (8) Write any two functions of Minority Commission in India.
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9. (9) State any two rights of Children stipulated in the Convention of Rights of Child, 1989.
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10. (10) What is Right to Development?
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Q.II Q.2: Write short notes (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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2. (2) European Convention
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3. (3) Effects of Recognition of States
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4. (4) Freedom of High Seas
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Q.III Q.3: Situational problems (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) Mr. Z was illegally detained in prison for over two years after his acquittal due to negligence of the jail authorities. Explain (a) Is it a Human Rights violation? Explain (b) Which writ is available to Mr. Z in this case?
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2. (2) Nepal is a land locked State and has no access to the sea for carrying out commercial activities. (a) Which UN Convention grants rights to land locked States? (b) What are the rights of the land locked States?
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3. (3) Children were employed in the construction work in Delhi. An NGO challenged this before the Hon'ble Supreme Court. (a) Are any rights of the children violated in this case? (b) Explain how NGO's in India have helped in protecting rights of the children.
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4. (4) A treaty is required to be registered with the Secretary General of the United Nations, after it has come into force. (a) Whether registration is compulsory under International Law for a valid treaty? Explain (b) Explain any three disadvantages of the non-registration of a treaty
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Q.IV Q.4: Answer the following (any 2) (24 Marks)

1. (1) Discuss in detail the powers, functions and importance of International Court of Justice.
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2. (2) Elaborate the provisions of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
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3. (3) Explain in detail the peaceful settlements of disputes under International Law.
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4. (4) Explain the role of the Apex Court in the enforcement of human rights in India.
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