CHANAKYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

NYAYA NAGAR, MITHAPUR, PATNA- 800001

Mid Semester Examinations – October, 2020
(5th Semester)
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Answer all Questions Roll No. - _______
Total Time: 2 hrs Maximum Marks: 15
Figures in the brackets indicate full marks

1. The Covid 19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of International Law. Identify and
discuss these weaknesses in the light of the prevailing pandemic situation. [5 Marks]

2. Is there a hierarchy of norms in Article 38 of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) statute?
Give reasons for your answer. [5 Marks]

3. ‘Recognition of state is both declaratory as well as constitutive act.’ Examine the truthfulness
of this statement in the light of international practice. [5 Marks]