16J01/18TF01 X Sem B.A./B.B.A.LL.B (Hons.) & VI Sem LL.
B Examination
Aut-16
February/March – 2022
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Time : 2½ Hours (Set by Dr. Sridevi Krishna) Max Marks : 70/60
PART – A
Answer all the questions
1 Explain the theories forming the basis of International Law. 08/07
2 Define State. Explain the essential elements of State. 08/07
3 Can a State extradite its own nationals? Explain the principles of extradition followed by 08/07
States while extraditing the nationals of requesting State.
4 What is Double veto? Critically analyze the veto power of permanent members of UN 08/07
Security Council
5 Discuss the objects of UDHR. Explain international covenants on civil and political rights. 08/07
PART – B
Answer ‘ a ’ in each question and choose ‘ b ’ or ‘ c ’
6. (a) Andrew who was declared as fugitive after an unsuccessful rebellion at State Y was 03
granted asylum in embassy of State X at Y. Safe conduct of the fugitive was sought by
State X contending that it is a customary rule that state which grants asylum should
determine the nature of crime. But it was refused by State Y. State the factors which
determine the existence of customary rule of international law.
(b) Mention the sources of International Law. 03/02
Or
(c) Write a brief note on Monism and Dualism. 03/02
7. (a) Kinocco, having the essential qualification to be a State, took the membership of United 03
Nations. Whether admission of new State to UN amounts to collective recognition and
whether other members have duty to recognize it? Decide.
(b) State the essentials of extra territorial jurisdiction. 03/02
Or
(c) Mention the elements of State Responsibility. 03/02
8. (a) Ebella was a domestic worker employed by a diplomat during his stay in the State of 03
Kuria. She complains that she has been victim of sexual harassment and was ill-treated
during her employment by the diplomat. Whether the diplomat enjoys immunity from
such complaints? Decide.
(b) What do you mean by Innocent Passage? Bring out the acts which are said to be 03/02
prejudicial to the security of a Coastal State.
Or
(c) What is Asylum? Mention the Kinds of Asylum. 03/02
9. (a) A diplomat belonging to state X was murdered in state Y. State X brings an action against 03
state Y before ICJ, where state Y alleges that individuals cannot be the subject matter of
cases before ICJ. Whether this contention of state Y is tenable? Decide.
(b) Mention the objectives of United Nations Organization. 03/02
Or
(c) State the principles and purpose of forming World Health Organization. 03/02
10. (a) Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in India many migrant workers lost their 03
lives and livelihood. One Kaluram, a daily wage earner unlike other migrants from the
State of Bihar had to walk 1000 miles to reach his native as there was no transport
arrangements made by the State where he earned a living. There were hundreds of such
migrants who started walking towards their home and many even lost their lives on the
way due to starvation. Kaluram reported that there is a gross violation of human right
committed by the State. Can he file a complaint before National Human Rights
Commission? Decide whether it has jurisdiction to entertain such complaints?
(b) State the powers and functions of National Human Rights Commission. 03/02
Or
(c) Define Human Rights. State the characteristics of Human Rights. 03/02
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KJ01 X Semester B.A./ B.B.A LL.B (Hons.) & VI Sem LL.B Examination
Aut-20
August – 2022
Public International Law and Human Rights
Time : 2½ Hours (Set by Sri. Pramod) Max Marks : 70/60
PART – A
Answer all the questions
1 Define International Law. Explain the various sources of International Law. 08/07
2 Discuss the State Responsibility in International Delinquency. 08/07
3 Explicate the special privileges and immunities of Diplomatic Envoys. 08/07
4 Discuss the composition and jurisdiction of ICJ. 08/07
5 Explain the constitution, powers and functions of NHRC. 08/07
PART – B
Answer ‘ a ’ in each question and choose ‘ b ’ or ‘ c ’
6. a. During the war between Country A and Country S; Country A’s warship seized the fishing 03
vessels of Country S and ordered to punish them. State whether Country A has violated
any rules of International law. Give reasons?
b. Distinguish between Private International law and Public International law. 03/02
Or
c. Write a note on Delegation Theory. 03/02
7. a. X is a new State which is yet to be recognized by State B. State X wants to file a suit 03
against a company which is situated in State B. Decide.
b. Distinguish between De facto and De jure Recognition. 03/02
Or
c. Prepare a note on Notion of Imputability. 03/02
8. a. B, a terrorist after committing an offence in Country Y fled to Country Z and Government 03
of Country Y sought his extradition. After a long legal battle, the Supreme Court of
Country Z extradites B to Country Y for trial. Decide whether Country Z has any
obligation to extradite B.
b. State the mode of acquisition and loss of Nationality. 03/02
Or
c. Highlight the significance of Territorial Sea. 03/02
9. a. The General Assembly through its resolution sent the UN Emergency Force to State B, in 03
order to supervise the ceasefire of the conflicted area due to war between State A and
B. Decide the validity of this resolution of the General Assembly.
b. State the role of Secretary General of UNO on international conflicts . 03/02
Or
c. State the powers and functions of Trusteeship Council. 03/02
10. a. Country X waged a war against Country P. One of the army men of Country X raped a 03
woman before in the presence of family members. Decide the role of Human Rights
Commission.
b. Differentiate between Enumerated and Un-enumerated Human Rights. 03/02
Or
c. Write a note on Civil and Political Rights Act, 1996. 03/02
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JFJ01flTF01 X Sem B.A./B.B.A.LL.B(Hons.) & vl sem LL.B Examination
Aut-l6
March -ZO2I
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL I.AW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Time : ZYz Hours (Set by Dr. Sridevi Krishna) Max Marks:70/50
PART.A
Answer all the questions
vL Define lnternational Law. Explain the theories forming the basis of lnternational Law. 08107
,2 Examine the theories of recognition. Distinguish between De jure and De facto recognition. 08/07
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3 Enumerate the special privileges and immunities of Diplomatic Envoys. 08/07
4 Discuss thecomposition, powers and functions of General Assembly. os/07
v5 Explain the concept and development of Human Rights. o?,107
Answer' a' in each question and .n"lf;Io-,tor,.,
6. (a) A ship belonging to State A habitually displayed navigational light on voyage. The other 03
states too followed the same. There was a collision between the ship of State A and
State B at mid-ocean, where ship belonging to State B was damaged and sunk. State B
claims against State A. What is the liability of State A in international taw? Decide.
(b) - Differentiate between public and private lnternational
Law. 03l02
v Or
(c) Write a note on jus cogens. 03102
7. (a) After fulfilling the conditions of statehood, State X claims for its recognition by the other 03
States. Whether the other States have duty to recognize State X in lnternational Law?
\, Decide.
(b) lndicate the basis of jurisdiction of a State. 03102
Or
(c) Mention the essential elements of State Responsibility. O;,tl02
8. (a) A son of Nigerian diplomat to lndia visits lndia on tourist visa and causes car accident 03
thereby killing a person walking on a footpath. He was arrested and criminal charges
were filed against him. He claims immunity from all the charges in his defence as a son
of diplomatic agent. Decide.
(b) Write a note on Asylum. 03102
Or
(c) Mention the kinds of Treaties. 03/02
9. (a) The General Assembly through its resolution sent UN emergency forces to State B in 03
order to supervise cease-fire of conflict areas in a war between State A and State B.
Comment on the validity of this resolution of General Assembty with reference to its
functions"
(b) Examine Veto Power. 03l02
(c) Mention the various Specialized ng.n.i", I
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10. (a) A State amended its Citizenship Act expediting citlzenship for certain minority 03C
co{nmunities. The office of UN Human Rights Commission moves the apex court
claiming the amendment as discriminatory. Whether the UN Human Rights Commission i-,'
has /ocus stondiin this regard? Decide.
(b) Write a note on State Human Rights Commission. o3lo2
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(c) Differentiate between enumerated and unenumerated rights. O3lO2
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16J01/18TF01 X Sem B.A./B.B.A.LL.B (Hons.) & VI Sem LL.B Examination
Aut-16
August/September – 2021
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Time : 2½ Hours (Set by Prof. Krishnamurthy) Max Marks : 70/60
PART – A
Answer all the questions
1 ‘Art 38 of the Statute of I C J is a complete statement of the sources of International Law.’ 08/07
Discuss.
2 What is ‘State’? Discuss the essential elements of state. 08/07
3 Examine the rules applicable in the delimitation of the ‘continental shelf’. 08/07
4 Trace out the composition, powers and functions of the ‘Security Council’. 08/07
5 Examine the legal significance of the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’. 08/07
PART – B
Answer ‘ a ’ in each question and choose ‘ b ’ or ‘ c ’
6. (a) State A has been enjoying a right of transit through the territory of state B for a long 03
time in order to reach state X as customary practice. State B all of a sudden stopped the
transit of state A. It has led to a dispute between the two states. Point out your legal
opinion on behalf of state A in the light of International Law.
(b) Write a note on ‘Pacta Sunt Servanda’. 03/02
Or
(c) Examine the relationship between ‘International Law’ and ‘Municipal Law’. 03/02
7. (a) X state claims sovereignty over an island on the ground that it has discovered it. But X 03
state has no effective control on the Island. Y state also claims sovereignty on the same
island on the ground that it has effective control over the island for last 100 years.
Decide which State had lawful sovereignty over the island?
(b) Point out how an individual is a subject of International Law. 03/02
Or
(c) Specify the legal effects of recognition of a new state. 03/02
8. (a) A, a private Korean Ship stored narcotics drugs to reach Chennai territorial water. In the 03
mean time, the Indian coast guard came to know about it and chased the Korean Ship,
before it was seized, the ship entered the Sri Lankan territorial water. The Indian guard
entered Sri Lankan territorial waters and captured the Korean ship along with its staff
and brought them to India. The Sri Lankan Government raised objection. Decide the
legal position of India.
(b) How far international treaties bind the Indian Courts? 03/02
Or
(c) Distinguish between ‘Extradition’ and ‘Asylum’. 03/02
9. (a) Specify the features of ‘Double Veto’. 03
(b) Identify the objectives of UNO. 03/02
Or
(c) Comment on the jurisdiction of ICJ. 03/02
10. (a) X, a Municipal Corporation passed an eviction order against the slum dwellers and 03
forcibly evicted and removed their huts and inmates. Decide whether the order of the
municipal corporation is lawful under the Human Rights Law.
(b) What are the three generations of Human Rights? 03/02
Or
(c) Point out the kinds of complaints received by the Human Rights Commission. 03/02
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JFJ01/JTF01 X Sem B.A./B.B.A.LL.B(Hons.) & VI Sem LL.B Examination
Aut-16
September/October - 2020
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Time : 2½ Hours (Set by Prof. Krishna Murthy) Max Marks : 70/60
PART – A
Answer all the questions
1 Examine the Treaties and General Principles of Law recognized by Civilized Nation as sources 08/07
of International Law.
2 Discuss the state responsibility in International Delinquency. 08/07
3 Explain the Modes of Acquisition and loss of Nationality. 08/07
4 Summarize the powers and functions of the Security Council. 08/07
5 Describe the composition and functions of National Human Rights Commission. 08/07
PART – B
Answer ‘ a ’ in each question and choose ‘ b ’ or ‘ c ’
6. (a) A Company is registered in India,its shareholders are nationals of U.S.A and its property 03
is located in England. The company’s property was damaged due to the negligence of
English Police Force. The U.S.A. shareholder claimed compensation from England.
Decide whether the shareholders in U.S.A are entitled to claim the compensation?
(b) What are the merits of codification of international law? 03/02
Or
(c) Point out the relationship between International Law and Municipal Law. 03/02
7. (a) State A invented Corona virus in their lab and spread the virus amongst X, Y and Z 03
countries. As a result,most of the people lost their lives and also affected the country’s
economy. Analyze the responsibility of State A.
(b) State the differences between De Jure and De Facto recognition. 03/02
Or
(c) Point out the modes of acquisition of state territorial sovereignty. 03/02
8. (a) A Diplomat of State X was supplying banned weapons to State Y. When he was caught, 03
he claims that he being a servant of a diplomatic envoy is immune from the arrest.
Decide.
(b) State the different kinds of Asylum. 03/02
Or
(c) Specify the immunity of Diplomatic Envoys. 03/02
9. (a) State A and B were involved in Belligerency. The Security Council of UN deputes X to 03
mediate between these two States. When X entered the State A he was murdered by
the extremists. Decide whether the UN can bring an action against State A. Give
reasons.
(b) Point out the functions of W H O relating to public health with special reference to 03/02
COVID-19.
Or
(c) Trace the powers of Secretary General of U N O. 03/02
10. (a) Point out the merits and demerits of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. 03
(b) Specify the powers of National Human Rights Commission. 03/02
Or
(c) Point out the importance of civil and political rights under the 1966 Convention. 03/02
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KFJ01/KTF01 X Sem. B.A./B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) & VI Sem. LL.B. Examination
Aut-16
May – 2019
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS
Time : 2 ½ Hrs. (Set by Prof. K.B. Vasudeva) Max Marks: 60/70/75
Instructions: Answer all the questions. Marks are indicated against each question.
1. a. What is Pacta Sunt Servanda? 02
b. State P had taken over the Railway administration of State Q under a treaty. 03
The treaty also conferred certain rights on the railway officials. State P
violates their rights. The railway officials sue State P before the international
judicial tribunal. State P argues that the failure to carry out the treaty
obligations would make it answerable only to State Q and not to any
individual. Decide.
c. Discuss Treaty as a source of International Law. 07/09/10
Or
2. a. Specify the meaning of Non-State Entities in International Law. 02
b. ‘X’ State claims sovereignty over an Island on the ground that they discovered 03
it. ‘B’ State also claims sovereignty on the same Island on the ground that it
has effective control over the Island for the last 40 years. Which state has real
sovereignty over the Island? Decide.
c. Examine the relationship between International Law and Municipal Law. 07/09/10
3. a. Clarify the term State Responsibility. 02
b. J Intl. Ltd., a Multi-national Corporation incorporated in the State of T, 03
established an Industry in the State of K to manufacture highly toxic industrial
gases. On a fateful day, the deadly gas leaked and 3000 citizens lost their lives
and 8000 became blind. State the responsibility of J Intl. Ltd. Decide.
c. Discuss the theories of Recognition in International Law. 07/09/10
Or
4. a. What is Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction? 02
b. A Belgian was killed by another Belgian on board a Belgian ship in an 03
American port. Belgian counsel claims jurisdiction. Decide.
c. Explain the modes of Acquisition and Loss of state territorial sovereignty. 07/09/10
5. a. What is Extradition? 02
b. There are Extradition treaties between A and B on one hand and B and C 03
countries on the other. But there is no such treaty between A and C. X, a
national of country B commits a crime in country A and escapes to country C.
Decide with reasons.
c. What is Asylum? Explain the different kinds of Asylum. 07/09/10
Or
6. a. Define the term Nationality. 02
b. A, a national of State X on a visit to State Y was given asylum in the embassy 03
of Z state. Later, he was secretly sent out by a ship to State Z. Is the act of
State Z justifiable?
c. Discuss the privileges and immunities of Diplomatic Envoys? Discuss. 07/09/10
7. a. Specify the meaning of Veto. 02
b. The USA and its allies waged war against Iraq to release Kuwait from its 03
occupation. In the war they brought about considerable civilian casualties by
bombardment. Decide the extent of violations committed by both the
belligerents.
c. Discuss the purposes and principles of United Nations. 07/09/10
Or
8. a. Mention the objectives of UNO. 02
b. A country permits an MNC to establish a factory and produce baby food in its 03
territory. Products of the corporation are not up to the standard stipulated
by the WHO in the International Code on the Marketing of Breast-milk
Substitutes, 1981. An international voluntary organization for child care
challenges the permission granted to the corporation before the ICJ. Decide.
c. Explain the powers and functions of the General Assembly. 07/09/10
9. a. Point out the Civil and Political Rights. 02
b. Pope (religious head), an American National, was tried by an Indonesian 03
tribunal for offences arising out of acts committed while he was employed by
rebels against the Government. During trial he was represented by an
Indonesian lawyer chosen by the Indonesian Government and accepted by
him. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. America questions the
manner of trial. Decide.
c. Discuss the powers and functions of NHRC. 07/09/10
Or
10. a. Mention the constitution of State Human Rights Commission. 02
b. Ten under trial prisoners demand voting right during the parliamentary 03
election. The prison authority refused them to vote. The under trial prisoners
challenged the official order under civil and political rights. Whether they can
succeed? Give reasons.
c. Write an explanatory note on the Civil and Political Rights Act, 1996. 07/09/10
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