Public International Law Past Papers
Paper# 1
Subject: Public International Law
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Max Marks: 100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q#1. What are the principle sources of international law? Give your answer with respect to Article. 38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice.
Q#2.Explain;
- i) The Role of International law before Municipal Courts
- ii) Position of Municipal Law within the International sphere
Q#3. What are the elements of Statehood? Describe various kinds of States.
Q#4. What is meant by subject of international law? Describe various subjects of international law.
Q#5. Write a detailed note on following aspects of recognition of State
- a) De facto recognition
- b) De jure recognition
Q#6. Write a detailed note on self-determination.
Q#7. Explain in detail the rules of “State Succession”.
Q#8. Explain in detail the various privileges and immunities enjoyed by Diplomatic envoy.
Q#9. Discuss in detail the rote of international Courts of Justice in judicial settlement of International disputes.
Q#10. Write a note on the following;
- I) Extradition
- II) Piracy
Paper# 2
Subject: Public International Law
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Max Marks: 100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q#1. Explain the theories of national and international law
- I) Transformation
- ii) Incorporation
Q#2. Discuss the role of UNO in the International disputes.
Q#3. Critically examine the powers of the Security Council of the United Nations with regard to the maintenance of International peace and security
Q#4. Discuss the following theories of recognition;
- I) Declaratory theory
- II) Constitutive theory
Q#5. Define International Law and explain whether it is a proper law?
Q#6. Explain treaty as a source of law.
Q#7. Write short notes on the following
- I) Territorial waters
- II) Pirates
Q#8. According to Montivedeo Convention, State as an international legal person should possess the following qualifications, discuss
- I) Permanent population
- II) Defined territory
III) Government
- IV) Capacity to enter into legal relations with other States
Q#9. Discuss the following as a subject of International law;
- I) State II) Individuals
Q#10. Elaborate peaceful methods of settlement of International disputes.
Paper# 3
Subject: Public International Law
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Max Marks: 100
NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q#1. Explain the relationship of National Law and international law by discussing the theories of Monoism and Dualism.
Q#2. Explain Custom as a source of law under Article 38. Of the Statute of IC.
Q#3. What is Nationality? How it is acquired and lost?
Q#4. Discuss the following theories of recognition;
- i) Declaratory theory
- ii) Constitutive theory
Q#5. What is meant by subjects of international law? Describe various subjects of International law.
Q#6. While discussing the law on State ‘Responsibility’ explain the following;
- i) Risk theory and fault theory
- ii) Nationality of claim
iii) Exhaustion of focal remedies principles
Q#7. What are the elements of Statehood? Also describe various kinds of State.
Q#8. There are several recognized methods of which State may give title to a piece of territory. Discuss the following concepts of acquisition of sovereignty over territory;
- i) Cession and treaty
- ii) Conquest ( use of force)
iii) Self-determination.
Q#9. Elaborate the coercive measures regarding dispute settlement.
Q#10. Write a detailed note on;
- i) Extradition
- ii) Piracy