Exam Details

Subject IHL, Issues of Concern In South Asia
Paper
Exam / Course Certificate In International Humanitarian Law (CIHL)
Department School of Law (SOL)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

Attempt any two of the following questions. The answer should not exceed 1200 words. Each question carries 20 marks.

1. Discuss the historical and traditional role played by Asia in the evolution of International Humanitarian Law.

2. Who are Child Soldiers? Discuss the International Humanitarian Law principles prohibiting the use of child soldiers in armed conflicts.

3. Discuss the 'Just War Doctrine' as limitation to the means and methods of warfare and protection of environment under the traditional Asian Humanitarian Law.

4. Critically evaluate the Application of International Humanitarian Law during the ethinic conflict in Sri Lanka.

Attempt any four of the following questions. The answer should not exceed 400 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

5. List out the various allegations made against the armed forces in South Asia for violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

6. Discuss the provisions of the Geneva conventions and Protocols dealing with the grave breaches.

7. Discuss the challenges faced by International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in implementation of IHL conventions during the armed conflict in Afganistan.

8. Who are 'Internally Displaced Persons'? How are their interests protected 'under IHL

9. What are the reasons advanced by India in favour of Non-ratification of Additional Protocol II of 1977? Do you agree with those reasons

10. Discuss the role of International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in context of South Asia.

Attempt all the ten questions. The answer should not exceed 50 words. Each question carries 2 marks. Write in brief.

11. Any two circumstances that legitimise warfare in Islam.

12. IHL and Maldives.

13. Manusmriti and IHL.

14. Military law advisers.

15. Customary IHL.

16. IHL Conventions and India.

17. Protected Emblems.

18. Protection of minorities and IHL.

19. IHL treatise ratified by Nepal.

20. Hindu religion and IHL.


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Subjects

  • Application of IHL
  • IHL, Issues of Concern In South Asia
  • Understanding IHL