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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

This document provides instructions for a human rights exam for law students. It outlines that the exam has two sections, Section A and Section B. For Section A, students must answer 3 out of 5 questions, each worth 20 marks. Section B requires students to write short notes on 2 out of 4 topics, each worth 5 marks. The questions cover a range of human rights topics, including the history and development of human rights, enforcement of human rights in Europe, women's rights, refugees' rights, torture, and human rights protections in India. Students are instructed to submit their answers in PDF format by the deadline.

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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

This document provides instructions for a human rights exam for law students. It outlines that the exam has two sections, Section A and Section B. For Section A, students must answer 3 out of 5 questions, each worth 20 marks. Section B requires students to write short notes on 2 out of 4 topics, each worth 5 marks. The questions cover a range of human rights topics, including the history and development of human rights, enforcement of human rights in Europe, women's rights, refugees' rights, torture, and human rights protections in India. Students are instructed to submit their answers in PDF format by the deadline.

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Dr.

Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow


End Term Examination November, 2021
Max-Marks :- 70 Time - 05 Hours B.A. LL.B./VIIth Sem./ET/Nov.-21/HR

Human Rights
Note: Read the instructions carefully before attempting the answers:
(i) The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
(ii) The Examinee is required to attempt any 3 (three) Questions from Section - A, and any 2 (two)
Questions from Section - B. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.
(iii) The assignment has to be submitted in a handwritten form. No other format would be acceptable.
(iv) The examinee has to write the answer in A4 Size or equivalent size sheets, ruled or un-ruled.
(v) The examinee must write his/her name, enrollment number, name of the subject on the first page of
the answer.
(vi) The examinee has to mention his/her name and enrollment on every subsequent page.
(vii) The examinee must write down the page no. on every page in the format (No. of page of total pages)
example-1 of 12, 2 of 12 etc.
(viii) The examinee must ensure that the scanned copy of the answer script is clear and legible, in PDF
format and uploaded as a single file and size should not be more than 30 MB. In case the office
receives multiple files of the answer script, only first response received shall be considered and other
responses shall be ignored.
(ix) The name of the PDF file of the answer script must be (Enrollment No) (underscore) (Paper Name)
for Example 150101154_Jurisprudence.
(x) The Scanned copy of the same has to be uploaded on Office Form through the link-
https://forms.office.com/r/MbuxD2xLbe or through QR Code given above till 04:00 PM on
27/11/2021. Examinee can use only their MS Teams User ID given by University and must be careful
while uploading the answer script as only first response would be accepted. Examinees must also take
care before uploading the PDF file of answer script that all the pages of the script have been added in
the PDF file.
Only responses received through Office Form will be accepted. Answers received
through email will not be considered.
(xi) In case of any technical difficulty the examinee may contact Dr. Aman Deep Singh, Associate
Controller of Examinations on +91-9793085772, +91-8840353326.
(xii) The students must note that they are required to finish the writing of answers in three hours while
they have to answer one long question less. The time of two hours is more than sufficient for
downloading paper and uploading the answer-sheets. They must submit their answer sheets within 5
hours. Responses received after 04:00 PM shall be dealt in accordance with the notification no. 332-21
dated 10.03.2021(http://rmlnlu.ac.in/pdf/Notice_regarding_110321.pdf) available on the University
Website. If they fail to do so they would be afforded another opportunity to appear in the physical
examination in such papers after the reopening of the University but, in the interests of the students,
the chance will not be counted as a repeat paper. The University would ensure justice to all the
students.

(SECTION – A) (03X20)
1. Though the concept of Human Rights gained legitimacy with the adoption of UN, its substance
and spirit have come a long way through its historical path”. Discuss the history and development
of Human Rights from the UN Charter to the two International Covenants.
2. Examine the effectiveness of the enforcement machinery under the European Convention with
special references to the decisions of European Court, in protecting human rights within the
council of Europe.
3. “Violence against women violates and impairs or nullifies the enjoyment by women of their
human rights and fundamental freedom...In all societies, to greater or lesser degree women and
girls are subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income,
class and culture.” Critically evaluate the statement by analyzing various international
conventions and judicial pronouncement specifically devoted to matters concerning status of
women.
4. Who is a Refugee? What rights does a refugee have? What are the obligations of a refugee? Can a
war criminal be a refugee? Can women facing persecution because they refuse to comply with
social norms be refugees?
5. What is torture? Is torture ever acceptable? Can torture be used to interrogate hardcore criminals?
What are the obligation of the States under Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman
or Degrading Treatment or Punishment?
6. Critically analyze the role of judiciary in protection of human rights in India with the help of
landmark cases.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on any two of the following:
7. Doctrine of Margin of Appreciation.
8. Role and Mandate of Human Rights Council.
9. “Cultural Relativism is an undeniable fact; moral rules and social institutions evidence an
astonishing cultural and historical variability.” Comment.
10. Is the protection provided to minorities in India in accordance with international standards?

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