LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Public International Law and Human Rights Apr 2026 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 meant by Pacta Sund Servanda?
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2. (2) What is the role of the ICJ?
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3. (3) What is meant by "reservation" in a treaty?
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4. (4) What is meant by "full powers" in treaty Law?
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5. (5) What is 'Defacto recognition' of States?
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6. (6) Who are the subjects of International Law?
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7. (7) Who were the parties in North Sea Continental Shelf case?
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8. (8) What is the Pact of San José?
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9. (9) What is meant by 'Opinio juris et necessitates'?
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10. (10) Define "Human Rights".
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Q. 2 Q.2: Write short notes (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) Rights of Workers in India
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2. (2) International Covenant on Civil & Political Rights (ICCPR)
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3. (3) General Assembly
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4. (4) Functions of the State Human Rights Commission
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Q. 3 Q.3: Situational problems (any 2) (12 Marks)

1. (1) A collision occurred on the high seas between a French vessel and a Turkish vessel. Victims were Turkish nationals and the alleged offender was French. Could Turkey exercise its jurisdiction over this French national under international law? (a) Did Turkey violate IL when Turkish courts exercised jurisdiction over a crime committed by a French national outside Turkey? (b) What is the name of this International Law Case? Which Court settled this case?
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2. (2) A 50-year-old man and his 25-year-old son were arrested by the Chennai Police during Covid 19 Lockdown. Later, both were found dead in the Police Lockup due to brutal beating by the police. (a) What rights are violated in the above incident? (b) Who is responsible for the violation of these rights? Explain.
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3. (3) Though being members of the United Nations, many countries continue to remain engaged in unresolved conflicts and ongoing wars. For example, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not reached a permanent consensus. (a) Explain the role of the UNO to maintain peace and security in the World. (b) Why is UNO unable to effectively resolve international conflicts?
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4. (4) A female employee faces sexual harassment at her workplace repeatedly. She complains to the employer, but there is no complaint mechanism being set by the employer to address her complaints. (a) Does an employer have any obligations in ensuring a safe workplace? (b) Identify the landmark case related to the above facts and explain its significance.
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Q. 4 Q.4: Answer the following (any 2) (24 Marks)

1. (1) What are the steps in the formation of a 'Treaty'? Explain in detail.
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2. (2) International Law is a True Law. Comment.
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3. (3) Explain Maritime Zones under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas, 1982.
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4. (4) Define Custom as a Source of International Law and its main attributes.
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