LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 5 Public International Law and Human Rights Apr 2026 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. (a) What is a Contiguous Zone and its breadth?
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2. (b) Rebus sic Standibus means.
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3. (c) Name the Sources of International Law.
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4. (d) Definition of International Law.
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5. (e) What is meant by 'self-determination'?
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6. (f) What is ECOSOC?
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7. (g) What are the two key elements of 'Custom'?
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8. (h) What are the essential conditions for statehood?
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Q 2. Q.2: Write a short note on any two (12 Marks)

1. (1) European Convention of Human Rights
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2. (2) Amnesty International
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3. (3) Signature and ratification of the treaty
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4. (4) Treaty of Versailles
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Q 3. Q.3: Answer any two of the following (12 Marks)

1. (1) The coastal States have certain duties towards their neighbouring States, including those which are landlocked. (a) Is a coastal State always bound to provide a passage to all other States of the World? Explain. (b) What is meant by the 'Doctrine of Innocent Passage'?
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2. (2) A political leader from Country A takes refuge in the Embassy in Lima is granted diplomatic asylum by Country B. Country A refuses to recognise this asylum granted to the political leader and denies safe passage to the individual. (a) Whether Country B grant asylum unilaterally and bind Country A. (b) What is the concept of diplomatic asylum under International Law?
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3. (3) There are some male as well as female employees in a workplace. The female employees are paid less than their male counterparts for the same work by their employer. (a) Under which Constitutional provisions does the woman employee seek a remedy and where? (b) What are the relevant International instruments to protect the rights of female employers? (Any two)
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4. (4) In a famous international case, a country is worship were damaged by mines while passing through a famous Channel. Country B denied knowledge of any minds being placed there. (a) Identify the case and explain the principle of State responsibility. (b) Briefly discuss the principles of international law laid down by it.
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Q 4. Q.4: Answer any three in detail (39 Marks)

1. (a) Explain the Composition, functions and powers of the National Commission of Human Rights.
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2. (b) What is meant by Continental Shelf? Discuss its legal definition, extent, and significance under international law, with the help of a famous International Caselaw.
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3. (c) Distinguish between public international law and private international law with suitable examples.
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4. (d) Explain the peaceful methods of settlement of international disputes. Are these methods effective? Give examples.
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