Public International Law · Semester 4

Public International Law · August/September 2013 (5-YDC)

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Public International Law · August/September 2013 (5-YDC)

August/September (5-YDC) 2013 · Public International Law · Semester 4

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) IV - Year VII - Semester Examination, August / September 2013
Subject: LAW
PAPER - II: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
Code: 4622/BL | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Partial Succession.
2. De Jure Recognition.
3. Termination of Treaties.
4. Prescription.
5. Specific Adoption Theory.
6. Principles of the U.N.
7. Duties of a Diplomatic Envoy.
8. Extraterritorial Asylum.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Define the term "International Law" and examine its significance in the modern day scenario.
10. Discuss the sources of International Law with special reference to custom as a source of
international law.
11. Explain the various stages in the formation of treaties.
12. Critically examine the powers, functions and composition of the general assembly.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. State 'X' was granted independence by a colonial power, and the newly emerged state was
granted recognition only by a single nation. Examine whether the recognition is valid under
international law.
14. A diplomatic envoy purchased a plot of land for his personal use but paid only half of the value
and did not pay the balance amount. Discuss his liability under international law.
15. An officer of the armed forces of State 'A' transferred secret information to agents of other
countries. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but he fled and took refuge in State 'B'. State 'B'
refused to extradite him. Examine the legal position.
16. An Indian gentleman was residing in a foreign country for a long duration of time and eventually
acquired the nationality of that country. However, he travelled to different parts of the world on his
Indian passport without informing the Indian Government. Examine his liability.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Partial Succession.
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  2. De Jure Recognition.
    Topics: Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →
  3. Termination of Treaties.
    Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means; Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969
    Year and frequency →
  4. Prescription.
    Year and frequency →
  5. Specific Adoption Theory.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Principles of the U.N.
    2× in bank Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means
    Year and frequency →
  7. Duties of a Diplomatic Envoy.
    Topics: Diplomatic and consular immunities
    Year and frequency →
  8. Extraterritorial Asylum.
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Define the term "International Law" and examine its significance in the modern day scenario.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the sources of International Law with special reference to custom as a source of international law.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the various stages in the formation of treaties.
    Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means; Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969
    Year and frequency →
  4. Critically examine the powers, functions and composition of the general assembly.
    Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. State 'X' was granted independence by a colonial power, and the newly emerged state was granted recognition only by a single nation. Examine whether the recognition is valid under international law.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR; Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →
  2. A diplomatic envoy purchased a plot of land for his personal use but paid only half of the value and did not pay the balance amount. Discuss his liability under international law.
    2× in bank Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR; Diplomatic and consular immunities
    Year and frequency →
  3. An officer of the armed forces of State 'A' transferred secret information to agents of other countries. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but he fled and took refuge in State 'B'. State 'B' refused to extradite him. Examine the legal position.
    Year and frequency →
  4. An Indian gentleman was residing in a foreign country for a long duration of time and eventually acquired the nationality of that country. However, he travelled to different parts of the world on his Indian passport without informing the Indian Government. Examine his liability.
    Year and frequency →