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10 A woman worker has been terminated from the services when she applied for maternity leave. She wants to challenge the termination. Advise her. Law Relating to Women 2020 1×
10 A woman working in an industry, after availing maternity leave, joined back on duty leaving her child in the Creche provided by the same industry. But she was denied permission to feed the child at regular intervals. Decide what remedy is available to the woman worker. Law Relating to Women 2014 1×
10 A working woman conceived and was harassed for the third time during her service. She applied for maternity relief which she had already availed twice before. Is such refusal valid? Discuss. Law Relating to Women 2012 1×
10 A working woman has been harassed by her male boss seeking sexual favours from her. Advise her as to her right under the relevant law. Law Relating to Women 2012 1×
10 A working woman has been harassed by her male colleague by sending indecent e-mails to her. Advise her. Law Relating to Women 2021 1×
10 'A', an armed forces officer of State 'X', sold confidential information to foreign agents and escaped to State 'Y'. Inspite of an extradition treaty between 'X' and 'Y' State, 'Y' state refused to extradite 'A' to 'X'. Discuss the legal position of extradition in the above case. Public International Law 2016 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 A dictator came into power by overthrowing the elected government and requested other states to recognize him as head of the state. When they refused to recognize him, the dictator wants to file a case in the ICJ. Will the ICJ entertain such an application? State reasons. Public International Law 2015 1×
10 The diplomat of state 'A' was arrested; he claims diplomatic immunity. Can he succeed? [Note: the fact pattern preceding this question was not fully legible in the source photograph.]. Public International Law 2020 1×
10 The diplomat of state 'A' was supplying weapons to a banned outfit in violation of local laws in state 'B'. When he was in the court, he claims diplomatic immunity. Can he succeed? Public International Law 2017 1×
10 A diplomatic agent committed a traffic offence. Can the local court try him in the state where he is functioning? Public International Law 2012 1×
10 '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? Public International Law 2022 1×
10 In a dispute between state 'A' and state 'B' over an Island 'C', state 'A' claims the title to it on the basis that state 'X' had discovered that Island first and it sold the same to state 'A'. But state 'B' argues that the Island is in its continuous peaceful possession for more than 70 years and hence it had right over it. Decide. Public International Law 2020 1×
10 Due to the negligence of state X, a chemical factory leaked lethal gas due to which two nationals of the neighbouring state Y died. After many years of acquiescence, is X liable? Public International Law 2012 1×
10 A Foreigner 'F' residing in state 'K' is killed in mob violence. Discuss it, and to what extent the state K is responsible. Public International Law 2020 1×
10 Government of India purchased wheat from an American company. As there was inordinate delay in payment for the wheat, the American company sued the Indian Government in an American court. Government of India claims sovereign immunity. Argue. Public International Law 2021 1×
10 The Government of Kelontan entered into a contract with a British Company in respect of certain mining operations. The contract contained an Arbitration clause, pursuant to which an award was made in favour of Kelontan. The British Company sued in England for enforcement of the award. Kelontan claims immunity from jurisdiction. Public International Law 2019 1×
10 The Government of State 'A' is overthrown, and the rebels establish a new Government. State B continues to recognize the old Government as the de jure Government but accords de facto recognition to the new Government. The new Government files a suit in State B against a Bank for recovery of certain moneys belonging to it as the lawful representative of the state. How would you decide? Public International Law 2019 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 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'. Public International Law 2022 1×
10 State A has entered into an agreement with state B relating to investment in the oil sector in the territory of 'C', which is a colony of state A. C became independent in 2019, and B insists to C that the treaty should be honoured. C argued that it is not bound by the treaty. Discuss. Public International Law 2020 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 State A launches an earth satellite which falls on the territory of State B. State A asks for its return, while State B counter-claims for damage caused to its property. Public International Law 2019 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 Mr. 'X' was a clerk at the Indian Embassy in England. He was dismissed from service on the charge of stealing documents. On the same day, the Indian Ambassador waived his immunities in this respect. Mr. 'X' was arrested and tried. He claimed that being a servant of a diplomatic envoy he was immune from the court proceedings. Whether he succeeds in this case? Give reasons. Public International Law 2017 1×
10 Ms. Devayani, a diplomatic agent of India in the USA, was arrested by US police and put in handcuffs and made to sit in prison along with criminals. Will you justify the action of the USA against the Indian diplomatic envoy? Public International Law 2015 1×
10 State A obtains custody of an accused person who took refuge in State B, by means involving a violation of the law of the latter state. Can he plead that this circumstance constitutes a bar to his trial in the former State? Public International Law 2019 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2013 1×
10 'A' and 'B' were parties to a bilateral treaty. 'A' committed a breach of the treaty. What action can be taken against 'A' state by 'B' state for the breach of the treaty under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, 1969. Public International Law 2016 1×
10 A ship belonging to 'X' country entered into the territorial waters of 'Y' country. Accordingly, 'Y' country took the ship and its crew into their prison and filed a criminal case in their municipal court. Is the action of 'Y' justified? Public International Law 2015 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2022 1×
10 X, a state, discovered an island. Its flag is hoisted there. Later, after a few years, officials of state Y built official premises on the island and began to administer the local people. X contested that the presence of Y on the island is illegal because the island belongs to it. Public International Law 2012 1×
10 A state 'Y' launches a satellite in outer space and the satellite, while falling on earth, causes damage to state 'X'. Discuss the liability of state 'Y'. Public International Law 2021 1×
10 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. Public International Law 2022 1×
10 A team of Israeli military troops raided a camp on the ground in Pakistan against the jihadists. Has Israel violated any rule of International Law? Give reasons. Public International Law 2017 1×
10 There is a boundary dispute between India and Bangladesh regarding the maritime delimitation between the Andaman Islands and Bangladesh. India wants to apply the archipelagic baselines to the Andaman Islands and claim the median line as the boundary between these Islands and Bangladesh. Decide. Public International Law 2021 1×
10 Three Indian fishermen were involved in a case of alleged drug trafficking in Bangladesh. They were arrested and tried. The Dhaka High Court awarded death penalty to the three Indian fishermen. Now can Indian diplomatic envoys release the three Indian fishermen? Give reasons. Public International Law 2017 1×
10 X used to allow Y to show a different line of demarcation of the boundary between X and Y , though according to their bilateral treaty the agreed boundary line was different, and Y objected. What could be the defence of Y? Public International Law 2012 1×
10 'X', who is a citizen of State 'A', while on a tour in the territory of State 'B', was killed by a mob during local riots. Examine the liability of State 'B'. Public International Law 2016 1×
10 'X', who is a member of UNO, wants to withdraw from the membership of UNO. Can it do so? Give reasons. Public International Law 2015 1×
15 What is Administrative Discretion? Explain the need for and methods of its control. Administrative Law 2014 1×
15 Define administrative law and discuss its nature and scope. Administrative Law 2021 1×
15 Define Administrative Law. Explain the relationship between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law. Administrative Law 2016 1×
15 Explain the concept of 'Separation of Powers', and distinguish it from that of 'checks and Balances'. Administrative Law 2014 1×
15 Examine the concept of state liability with the help of decided cases. Administrative Law 2015 1×
15 Discuss the contractual liability of the government in the light of decided cases. Administrative Law 2014 1×
15 Discuss the control mechanism of delegated legislation. Administrative Law 2015 1×
15 Explain the control of public corporations with specific reference to 'Lokpal' and 'Lok Ayukta' of states. Administrative Law 2021 1×
15 Describe in detail the classification of Administrative functions. Administrative Law 2014 1×