HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

12 MARKS:

1. History is a mute witness to the most inhuman suffering that man has
inflicted on man – Comment.
2. Write about the various United Nations human rights instruments. (3)
3. Discuss the different articles of the covenant on civil and political rights,
1966 and Indian constitution where identical rights are stipulated. 3)
4. Discuss the object and scope of UDHR.(2)
5. Explain the role of human rights in administration of Justice.
6. Discuss the role of the Indian Supreme Court in protection of the human
rights of common citizen in India. (2)
7. State the provisions of the Charter of UN concerning advancement of rights
of women.
8. Explain the right to health under the charter of social and economic rights.
9. Discuss the importance of second optional protocol to International covenant
on civil and political rights.
10. Explain the main approaches to understand the nature and meaning of
human rights.
11. Analyse whether people of the country have the right to know the details
about the functionaries functioning capacity.
12. Discuss the work of National Human Rights Commission towards protecting
Human Rights.
13. Enumerate and explain the role of the UN Agencies concerned with Human
Rights.
14. Discuss the obligatory function of local self governance ensuring Human
Rights.
15. Discuss the action of UN in promotion of Human rights. (5)
16. “Right to information is ensuring stronger and vibrant democratic process in
India for citizens”. – Comment. (2)
17. Explain the human rights provisions enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
18. Trace the history of human rights in India. (4)
19. Discuss the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights by state
parties. (2)
20. Discuss the contribution made by the Indian Judiciary towards upholding
human rights.(2)
21. Discuss the nature, meaning and concept of human rights.
22. Explain the background of Bill of Human Rights. (2)
23. Discuss the statement ‘right to life does not include right to die’. (2)
24. Discuss the vulnerability of child and steps taken to give protection against
exploitation. (2)
25. Describe the composition, powers and functions of the National Human
Rights Commission established under the Human Rights Act, 1993. (2)
26. Explain the constitutional safeguards of minorities on religious freedom and
freedom of established educational institution.
27. Examine the contribution of Supreme Court in India for the protection of
human rights in D.K.Basu –vs- State of West Bengal.
28. Describe the human rights that are recognized in the UDHR,1948.
29. Write a brief note on origin and development of Human Rights (3)
30. Explain the social and economic discrimination on vulnerable groups
(women and children).
31. Explain the procedural safeguards available to prisoners under the
Constitution of India.
32. Critically examine the provision of UN Convention on All forms of
Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
33. Write a note on third generation Human Rights.
34. “UDHR is merely a statement of principles and not a legally binding
instrument” – Discuss.
35. Explain ‘Optional Protocol’ as one of the method of implementation of
Human Rights.
36. What are the Human rights recognized in the Covenant on Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights?
37. Explain the classification of human rights by Louis B.Sohn.
38. Explain the Legal remedies available in India for the violation of Human
Rights. (2)
39. Explain the provisions of the U.N. Charter concerning Human Rights. (3)
40. Define Human Rights. Explain the principles of International Human Rights
Law. (2)
41. Explain the provisions relating to First generation human rights.
42. Explain the role of U.N. General Assembly and Security Council in
protecting the human rights.
43. Define ‘Refugee’ and describe the role of the High Commission on Refugees
in protection of Human Rights. (4)
44. “Magna Carta is the fundamental basis for the origin and development of
Human Rights” - Discuss.
45. Examine the role played by ILO in the abolition of Slavery.
46. What are the special enactments made to protect the rights of women and
children in India? (2)
47. Explain the rights and responsibilities of state with reference to the Refugee
Convention. (2)
48. Discuss the problems of enforcing the Human Rights under domestic
jurisdiction. (2)
49. Define Human Rights and state the origin and development with present day
scenario. (2)
50. Analyse the ‘Freedom of Religion as envisaged under the International
covenants. (3)
51. Describe the salient features of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
52. Explain the protection of Prisoners status in India.
53. Discuss the interpretative role of the Supreme Court in protecting life and
liberty of people.
54. Compare the provisions relating to economic, social and cultural rights of
the Indian Constitution with International Covenant on Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights.
55. Analyse the present legal regime on Prisoner’s Rights.
56. “Grass Roots Democracy is an expression of Human Rights” – Examine.
57. Discuss the human rights recognized in the Covenants of civil and political
rights.
58. What are the provisions relating to Human Rights Act, 1993?
59. Describe the significance of the protection of Human Rights as envisaged
under the Charter of UN.
60. Define Human Rights. Explain the right to self determination.
61. Explain the salient features of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
62. Analyse the salient features of the Representation of the People’s Act, 1950.
63. “Right to life and liberty under Article 21 does not include Right to die” –
Comment with relevant cases.
64. Describe the composition, powers and functions of the State Human Rights
Commission established.