Public International Law · Semester 4

Public International Law · April/May 2022

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Public International Law · April/May 2022

April/May 2022 · Public International Law · Semester 4

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year IV - Semester Examination, April / May 2022
Subject: LAW
PAPER - II: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
Code: D-12484 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Oppenheim's definition of International Law.
2. Sources of International Law.
3. Law making Treaties.
4. Pacta Sunt Servanda.
5. Stimson Doctrine.
6. Diplomatic Immunity.
7. Common Heritage of Mankind.
8. Functions, composition and jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Explain the relationship between International Law and Municipal Law with the help of theories.
10. Write a note on Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone.
11. What is 'state succession' in International Law? Explain the rights and duties arising out of state
succession.
12. Discuss the salient features of the Outer Space Treaty.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. 'B', a diplomatic agent from India, travels to Russia to negotiate a treaty. During his stay in
Russia he commits a traffic violation. Can 'B' be made liable for his offence?
14. State 'A' grants de facto recognition to State 'B'. Later, State 'B' engages in behaviour which
violates its international commitments, due to which State 'A' decides to revoke the de facto
recognition given to State 'B'. Justify the action of State 'A'.
15. States 'Y' and 'Z' claim sovereignty over Island 'Q'. State 'Y' claims sovereignty as it has
established the will to act as sovereign and has actually exercised sovereignty. State 'Z' claims
sovereignty based on a treaty through which it has acquired the Island. Decide to whom Island 'Q'
belongs, and state reasons for the same.
16. State 'A' sought extradition of 'C', who is accused of an offence in its state but is not an offence
in State 'B' to which 'C' escaped. Is extradition possible in this case? Examine and elaborate.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Oppenheim's definition of International Law.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  2. Sources of International Law.
    2× in bank 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. Law making Treaties.
    Topics: Article 38 sources: treaties, custom, general principles and subsidiary means; Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969
    Year and frequency →
  4. Pacta Sunt Servanda.
    4× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. Stimson Doctrine.
    Year and frequency →
  6. Diplomatic Immunity.
    Topics: Diplomatic and consular immunities
    Year and frequency →
  7. Common Heritage of Mankind.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Functions, composition and jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
    2× in bank Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Explain the relationship between International Law and Municipal Law with the help of theories.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; Nature, binding force and relation to municipal law; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  2. Write a note on Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone.
    Topics: UNCLOS: territorial sea, EEZ, continental shelf and high seas
    Year and frequency →
  3. What is 'state succession' in International Law? Explain the rights and duties arising out of state succession.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  4. Discuss the salient features of the Outer Space Treaty.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'B', a diplomatic agent from India, travels to Russia to negotiate a treaty. During his stay in Russia he commits a traffic violation. Can 'B' be made liable for his offence?
    Topics: Diplomatic and consular immunities
    Year and frequency →
  2. State 'A' grants de facto recognition to State 'B'. Later, State 'B' engages in behaviour which violates its international commitments, due to which State 'A' decides to revoke the de facto recognition given to State 'B'. Justify the action of State 'A'.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty; International human rights: UDHR and ICCPR
    Year and frequency →
  3. States 'Y' and 'Z' claim sovereignty over Island 'Q'. State 'Y' claims sovereignty as it has established the will to act as sovereign and has actually exercised sovereignty. State 'Z' claims sovereignty based on a treaty through which it has acquired the Island. Decide to whom Island 'Q' belongs, and state reasons for the same.
    Topics: States, international organisations and the individual; Recognition of States and governments; territorial sovereignty
    Year and frequency →
  4. State 'A' sought extradition of 'C', who is accused of an offence in its state but is not an offence in State 'B' to which 'C' escaped. Is extradition possible in this case? Examine and elaborate.
    Year and frequency →