Burdwan University Human rights LL.B 2014 fourth semester exam question papers and sample answers

Time : 3 Hours                                                                                                    Full marks: 100

Answer any five questions

1. (a) Define the term "Human Rights" as defined by the Protection of Human Rights ACt 1993

    (b) Discuss the essential elements of Human Rights. 6+14=20

2. Discuss the role of the United Nations in the protection and promotion of Human Rights. +20

3. Discuss the main provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948. +20

UDHR and Constitution of India comparative study

4. Compare and contrast the rights contained in International Covenant on Civil and Political rights and International covenant on Economic Social and Cultural rights with the Indian Constitution. +20

5. Write short notes on the following

    (a) Human rights Council

    (b) Right to education as Human Rights 10+10 =20

6. State the composition Power and functions of the National Human Rights Commission. +20

7. Is there any difference between the Human Rights and the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution? Are all fundamental rights Human rights? Justify your answers with decided cases. +20

8. Examine the role of International and National NGO'sin protection of Human Rights. +20

9. Discuss the conceptual and historical development of Human Rights in international arena. +20

10. Discuss the role of the Supreme Court and different High courts of India for protecting the rights of children in India. +20