Public International Law · Semester 4

Public International Law · February/March 2013 (5-YDC)

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Public International Law · February/March 2013 (5-YDC)

February/March (5-YDC) 2013 · Public International Law · Semester 4

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5-YDC) IV Year VII Semester Examination, February / March 2013
Subject: LAW
PAPER - II: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
Code: 4802 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. De facto recognition.
2. Plebiscite.
3. Clean Slate Theory.
4. Pacta Sunt Servanda.
5. International Criminal Court.
6. Five Freedoms of Air.
7. Innocent Passage.
8. Principles of UN.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Examine the future and trends of international law.
10. Define 'recognition'. Explain the "Common Heritage of Mankind".
11. Critically examine the "Common Heritage of Mankind".
12. Discuss the role of the UN Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and
security.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. The Mayor of a town in Mexico ordered a lieutenant of State forces to suppress riots and attacks
against certain American forces. Instead of dispersing the rioters, the troops did just the reverse.
They started firing on the house in which the Americans had taken refuge. In the process,
Americans were killed. Discuss the liability of the Mexican Government.
14. A British ship of Canadian registry was sunk by a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel which was engaged in
suppressing the smuggling of alcoholic liquor in the U.S. It was sunk on the high seas after a hot
pursuit, as provided for in the liquor treaty between U.K. and the U.S. Explain.
15. A diplomatic agent purchased a plot of land for his personal use but did not pay the purchase
money to the seller. Examine the liability of the agent under international law.
16. British warships fired on a smuggling ship within the territory of Albania, resulting in damage to
the ship. British ships also suffered loss and damage due to mines laid in the territorial waters of

Albania, with loss of lives of some persons. British ships removed the mines and explosives from the
said position without seeking permission of the Albanian Government. Albania protested.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. De facto recognition.
    2× in bank Topics: Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →
  2. Plebiscite.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Clean Slate Theory.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Pacta Sunt Servanda.
    4× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. International Criminal Court.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  6. Five Freedoms of Air.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Innocent Passage.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Principles of UN.
    2× in bank Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Examine the future and trends of international law.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  2. Define 'recognition'. Explain the "Common Heritage of Mankind".
    Topics: Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →
  3. Critically examine the "Common Heritage of Mankind".
    Year and frequency →
  4. Discuss the role of the UN Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; UN Charter: collective security and the prohibition of force; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. The Mayor of a town in Mexico ordered a lieutenant of State forces to suppress riots and attacks against certain American forces. Instead of dispersing the rioters, the troops did just the reverse. They started firing on the house in which the Americans had taken refuge. In the process, Americans were killed. Discuss the liability of the Mexican Government.
    Year and frequency →
  2. A British ship of Canadian registry was sunk by a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel which was engaged in suppressing the smuggling of alcoholic liquor in the U.S. It was sunk on the high seas after a hot pursuit, as provided for in the liquor treaty between U.K. and the U.S. Explain.
    Topics: UNCLOS: territorial sea, EEZ, continental shelf and high seas
    Year and frequency →
  3. A diplomatic agent purchased a plot of land for his personal use but did not pay the purchase money to the seller. Examine the liability of the agent 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 →
  4. British warships fired on a smuggling ship within the territory of Albania, resulting in damage to the ship. British ships also suffered loss and damage due to mines laid in the territorial waters of Albania, with loss of lives of some persons. British ships removed the mines and explosives from the said position without seeking permission of the Albanian Government. Albania protested.
    Topics: UNCLOS: territorial sea, EEZ, continental shelf and high seas; Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →