UPSC Mains Law Paper Topic : Individuals
- Write short note : Methods for the acquisition of nationality with special reference to the implication of the ICJ in Nottebohm case. (93/I/8b/20)
- Examine the impact of international conventions on the evolution of human rights jurisprudence. (94/I/6a/30)
- “No Constitution can limit sovereignty, which is an attribute of the king in a monarchy, and of the people in a democracy.” Do you agree with the view that the modern developments in international law cast a doubt on this statement. (94/I/5b/20)
- “Everyone has the right to a nationality and no one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality.” Discuss. (98/I/5d/20)
- “Right to peace and right to development are not human rights in true sense.” Discuss. (98/I/5b/20)
- The formulation of binding general rules of international law for the (Main) Law—Topic Wise Paper 40 protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms by adequate machinery for their enforcement still remains more a promise than an achievement. Comment. (99/I/5c/20)
- Write explanatory note : Sanctions of International Humanitarian Law. (00/I/8a/20)
- Discuss the position of an individual under the European Convention on Human Rights. In what way has the position of an individual been further improved by the convention? Examine in the light of lawless case.(01/I/7a/30)
- Discuss the position of “individual” in international law. (03/I/5a/20)
- “The authors of the United Nations Charter were the first to regard respect for human rights as an instrument of peace.” Explain the above statement in the light of the provisions of the U.N. Charter relating to the promotion of human rights. (05/I/5b/20)
- What is the role of the United Nations in the promotion and protection of Human Rights? How far the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been successful in creating a human rights culture? (06/I/7b/30)
- Write note on Globalisation and Human Rights. (08/I/8a/20)
- “A human rights violation is now conceived as a violation not only of those personally and directly aggrieved but of everybody.” Examine critically the above statement with reference to present scenario of our country and rest of the world. (09/I/5c/ 20)
- ‘The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is comprehensive and has to some extent affected the content of national laws, being expressly invoked by tribunals, yet it is not a legal instrument and some of its provisions could hardly be said to represent legal rules. Some of its provision either constitute general principles of law or represent element considerations of humanity. Perhaps its greatest significance is that it provides an authoritative guide, produced by the General Assembly, to the interpretation of the provisions in the Charter.’ Comment and discuss the importance of the Universal Declara-tion of Human Rights. (11/I/5b/15)
- “State are not under a duty to recognize a nationality acquired by a person who has no genuine link or connection with the naturalizing state.” In the light of above statement, explain the concept of ‘nationality’ and its acquisition with the help of suitable instances. (13/I/5e/10)
