PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

SHORT NOTE
(1) Discuss modes of acquiring States territory.
(2) Explain the objectives of ILO.
(3) Discuss the functions of WTO.
(4) Explain the function of Diplomatic agents.
(5) Security Council
(6) International Court of Justice
(7) Kinds of Recognition
(8) Jus Cogens
(9) What is the importance of International conventions as a
source of International law ?
(10) Explain the concept of State territorial sovereignty.
(11) State the various modes of acquiring the Nationality.
(12) Is individual a subject of International Law ?
(13) Savarkar’s Case.
(14) Territorial Sea.
(15) Advisory jurisdiction of ICJ.
(16) Kinds of State and non-State-entities.
(17) International Convention
(18) Outer space treaty
(19) Pacta Sunt Servanda
(20) International Custom
(21) General Principles of law recognized by Civilised States
(22) Loss of Nationality
(23) Continental Shelf.

(24) ‘International Law is not a true law. Explain.

(25) Write a note on Extradition.
(26) Describe the functions of International Labour
Organisation.
(27) Write a note on diplomatic envoys.
(28) De Facto Recognition
(29) Modes of Consent
(30) Subjects of International Law
(31) Formation of Treaties.
(32) ILO & state its functions.
(33) Five freedoms of air
(34) Continental Shelf
(35) Theories of Recognition
(36) Kind of state succession
(37) Functions of General Assembly
(38) Moon treaty
(39) Treaty Contract
(40) Consuls
(41) Common Heritage of Mankind.
(42) Distinguish between Public International Law and Private
International Law.
(43) Distinguish between Occupation and Prescription.
(44) Extradition and Asylum
(45) Immunities available to diplomatic agents
(46) Security Council of United Nations
(47) Equality of States
LONG ANSWER
1. What is the place of Individual in international law ? Discuss.
2. Define ‘‘Recognition’’ & explain the theories of recognition.
3. Discuss the Jurisdiction of International Court of Justice, with
the help of case laws.
4. Define International Law. Which is the most suitable
definition in the present day context ? Comment.
5. Explain the various theories regarding basis of International
law.
6. What are the principal organs of United Nations ? Elaborate
any one of them with their functions.
7. Write a detailed note on evaluation of the law of sea.
8. Explain in brief the sources of International law as mentioned
in Art 38 of the Statute of I.C.J.
9. Explain the relationship between International law and
Municipal law. Which law shall prevail in case of conflict
between them ?
10. What is the concept of recognition ? Explain the theories of
recognition. Which theory is more appropriate according to you
?
11. Explain the concept of ‘Freedom of the High Seas’. What are
the various rights and duties of State with regard to the High
Seas ?
12. “Extradition and Asylum are the two sides of the same
coin.” The former begins when the latter comes to an end.
Explain.
13. Explain the powers and functions of the General Assembly
of the United Nations Organisation. Discuss its role as the
principal organ of the United Nations for the maintenance of
international place and security.
14. Discuss the various privileges and immunities available to
diplomatic agents under international law.
15. Discuss the rights of State over the Air Space and explain
the rules of international law regarding rights of different
countries with respect to navigation in air space.
16. Explain the concept of international treaty and discuss
various steps in the formation of treaty.
17. Define International law. Discuss its nature.
18. Explain in detail, relationship between Municipal Law and
International Law.
19. Explain in detail, State as a subject of International Law.
20. What do you understand by the recognition of a State ? What
are the various theories regarding recognition ?
21. What are the purposes and principles of the United Nations
as embodied in the U.N. Charter.
22. What do you understand by the State Succession ? What are
the theories regarding State Succession?
23. Explain in brief various conventions relating to Airspace.
24. What is meant by extradition ? What are the conditions
necessary for it ?
25. Define the term International Law and discuss the two main
theories regarding basis of International law.
26. What do you understand by Recognition ? What are the
essential conditions for recognising Insurgents and belligerents ?
27. Explain the term State Jurisdiction. What are the exceptions
to the exercise of jurisdiction ?
28. Enumerate the material sources of International law. Discuss
in detail the importance of International conventions in the law
making process of International Law.
29. Discuss in detail the five freedoms of Air and elaborate the
concept of Unispace.
30. State the composition and functions of Security Council.
31. Briefly discuss the United Nations Convention on the Law
of Seas. Explain what freedoms of High seas are provided in
International Law.
32. What is the importance of treaties in International Law ?
What are the different modes by which a treaty comes to an end
?
33. Define International Law. Discuss the various sources of
International Law.
34. What is the place of an Individual in International Law ?
35. Define the term recognition & explain the theories of
recognition.
36. What is meant by formation of treaty ? Explain in detail.
37. Discuss the relationship between Municipal & International
Law.
38. Elaborate the various modes of acquiring & loss of state
territory.
39. Explain the meaning of state succession. What is the
distinction between universal & partial succession ?
40. Discuss the compulsory jurisdiction of the International
Court of Justice.
41. “Holland has remarked that International Law is the
vanishing point of jurisprudence.” Do you agree with this view ?
42. Discuss various theories regarding the basis of International
Law.
43. ‘Asylum ends, where extradition begins’. Explain this
statement in the light of some Indian cases.
44. The difference of opinion among jurists on the question as to
what entities are deemed to be subjects of International Law led
to the emergence of three popular theories. Which theory is
more appropriate according to you ?
45. Discuss United Nations’ contribution in the development of
International Law on Law of the Seas.
46. Define the term ‘State Succession’. What are the
consequences of State Succession ?
47. Explain the meaning of the term ‘Recognition of States’.
What are modes of Recognition ? Is recognition a duty of a State
?
48. Write notes on : (a) Dualistic Theory (b) Monistic Theory.
49 Explain in brief the sources of International Law as
mentioned in Art. 38 of the Statute of International Court of
Justice.
50. Discuss the theories explaining the basis of International
Law.
51. ‘Asylum ends, where extradition begins.’ Explain this
statement with reference to the principles of International Law
in regard to fugitive criminals.
52. Define State Succession. Explain the kinds of succession.
53. Write a detailed note on evolution of the Law of the Sea.
54. Write down important features of Paris and Havana
Conventions on Airspace.
55. State and explain essential elements of a state within the
meaning of International law. Discuss International position of
Bhutan and Vetican City.
56. How diplomatic mission is terminated ? Can a state refuse to
accept diplomatic agent ? If yes, state the grounds.