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International Law Study Plan PDF
International Law Study Plan PDF
International Law Study Plan PDF
INTERNATIONAL LAW
STUDY PLAN ACCORDING TO ANALYSIS OF PAST PAPERS
2016-Define International Law. Discuss its nature and scope. To what extent it is
relevant and effective in the modern times?
2016-What are the material sources of International Law? Discuss any two of
them in detail with necessary examples.
2015-Explain the sources of International Law in the light of Article 38(1) of the
Statute of International Court of Justice.
2015- What is the relationship between Positive Law Theory, Natural Law Theory
and International Law? How these theories contributed in the evolution of
International Law?
2014- "When all has been said it will be found that consent remains firmly the
basis of international law, and there are as many, and only as many, sources of
international law as there are ways whereby the consent of states can be
expressed"? Discuss
2013- Considering the practice of leading states how far is it true to say that
international Law and municipal law are two distinct but coordinate legal systems.
2013-As a law based on common consent of states, international law should have
more binding authority and less moral considerations . Discuss.
2011-"As the basis of the Law of Nations is the common consent of the member
states of the Family of Nations, it is evident there must exist as many sources of
international law as there are facts through which such common consent can
possibly come into existence." (Oppenheim). Discuss
2010 – Give such a definition of International Law which could cover all the
modern trends in it?
2008 – John Austin says “International Law is not a real Law, but a positive
International Morality.” Do you agree with him? Give arguments in support of your
answer.
2007 – "In the absence of any form of international legislature of democratic
states, international law was said to be based upon the consent of the states upon
their individual acceptance of its principles and rules." Discuss.
2006 –“International Law is a Law regulating the rights and duties of states and
creating no rights and imposing no duties on individuals”. Do you agree with this
statement? Why or why not? Argue.
2005 – Define International Law. Do you agree with John Austin‟s concept
“International Law is not a true law, but a positive international morality”?
Elaborate your answer with appropriate arguments.
2005 – What are the sources of International Law? Discuss any two of them
in detail.
2001 – Explain in detail the object, purpose and basis of international law.
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AREA OF FOCUS
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Prepared by: ALTAF AHMED SHEIKH (PAS) and UMER AHMAD
AREA OF FOCUS
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Prepared by: ALTAF AHMED SHEIKH (PAS) and UMER AHMAD
Altafsheikh1988@gmail.com Umerahmad01@gmail.com
http://altafsheikh.wordpress.com https://umerahmaddotcom.wordpress.com
Prepared by: ALTAF AHMED SHEIKH (PAS) and UMER AHMAD
2002 – “State immunity has become a mere fiction which the law can do with
out. The principle is gradually withering away, a process already under way
and constantly gaining momentum. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of
your answer.
2001 – Define nationality. What are neutral and neutralized states?
AREA OF FOCUS
2010, 2008, 2005, 2004, 2002 – Discuss in detail amicable means for
settlement of international disputes.
2006 – “Whatever the morality of intervention, states have no right under
International Law to intervene on the territory of other states in order to prevent
alleged crimes against humanity or to uphold human rights norms.” Discuss.
2004 – Define Blockade. What are the essentials of real and binding Blockade?
What does it terminate? Refer to leading cases.
2004 – The frequent „Interventions‟ have challenged the validity of some of
fundamental principles of International Law. What are those principles? Discuss
in the light of interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq by the super-powers.
2004 – Explain how the problem of Hijacking has been dealt with under the
International Law?
AREA OF FOCUS
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2000 – Critically examine the powers and the voting procedure of the U.N.
Security Council.
2000 - Write a detailed note on the International-court of Justice with particular
reference to its powers to exercise jurisdiction over disputant states.
2000 – Define a „Treaty‟. State how are they concluded and terminated?- Explain
it in the light of Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969.
AREA OF FOCUS
2001 – Enumerates with short explanation the main principles discussed in any
two of the following cases.
1. Lotus case
2. Clarence Thomas and Anita hill case
3. American diplomat case
AREA OF FOCUS
↔ Lotus Case
↔ Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill Case
↔ American Diplomat Case
↔ Corfu Channel Case
↔ Scotia Case
MISCELLANEOUS
2014-the assumption that the "genuine link" formula, invented for dealing with
people, is capable of immediate application to ships..........smacks of a
disappointing naivete
2013-International Law is a product of centuries – elaborate the statement in view
of the scientific development and codification of the law.
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2009 – How far do you think that International Law is based on common consent
of States? Evaluate importance of customary law and treaty law as binding in
this regard 2006 – What is the duty of other states in case of internal revolt in an
independent state? Can they help the rebels? Under what circumstances
recognition may be accorded to the rebels?
2000 – Explain the rules which‟ govern the application of International
Law by Municipal Courts. Give your answer in the light of the court
practice with special reference to the British and American Courts.
SHORT NOTES
2016-Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Lotus Case
(b) Scotia Case
(c) Territorial and Extra-Territorial asylum
2015-write short notes on
(a) Corfu Channel Case;
(b) The Rainbow Warrior Case;
(c) The Nottebohm Case.
2012-Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
(a) Protectorate (b) Prize Courts (c) Extradition
(d) Double Nationality (e) Continental Shelf (f) Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
2010 –
2009 –
2008 –
2007 – Write short notes on:
(a) universal declaration of human rights
(b) international court of justice
(c) international boundaries
(d) extradition
(e) neutrality
2006 –
2005 – Write short notes on any two of the followings:
a) Continental Shelf
b) Rights of Prisoners of War
c) Scotia Case
2004 –
2003 – Write short notes
(a) Double nationality
(b) De facto recognition
(c) International boundaries
(d) Extradition
(e) Neutrality
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