Exam Details
| Subject | international investment law | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | b.a. ll.b. | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Hidayatullah National Law University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | September, 2016 | |
| City, State | chhattisgarh, raipur |
Question Paper
Mid Term Examination, September- 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VII IX
International Investment Law (Hons.-I)
Max. Marks: 20 Max. Time: 1:30 Hrs.
Note: Answer any TWO questions out of three. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In 1996, Judge Rosalyn Higgins noted that 'fair and equitable treatment' was a legal term of art well known in the field of overseas investment protection. In 2015, fair and equitable treatment has emerged as a rule of considerable practical importance in dispute settlement on the basis of investment treaties. According to the most recent review of investment arbitrations conducted by UNCTAD, of the seven decisions finding States liable, five found a violation of the fair and equitable treatment provision and two of the expropriation provision.
In the light of above mentioned findings, explain the principle of fair and equitable treatment with relevant cases. (Marks 10)
2. Explain in detail the evolution of International Investment Law with the role played by Carlos Calvo and Recardo hull. (Marks 10)
3. Write a detailed note on the following: (Marks 5×2=10)
a. Discuss the major issue and conclusion of Tribunal in Hussein Nuaman Soufraki v. United Arab Emirates, ICSID Case No. ARB/02/7, Award, 7 July 2004.
b. Explain the status of a Shareholder as Investor in the light of Barcelona Traction Case (Belgium v. Spain).
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER VII IX
International Investment Law (Hons.-I)
Max. Marks: 20 Max. Time: 1:30 Hrs.
Note: Answer any TWO questions out of three. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In 1996, Judge Rosalyn Higgins noted that 'fair and equitable treatment' was a legal term of art well known in the field of overseas investment protection. In 2015, fair and equitable treatment has emerged as a rule of considerable practical importance in dispute settlement on the basis of investment treaties. According to the most recent review of investment arbitrations conducted by UNCTAD, of the seven decisions finding States liable, five found a violation of the fair and equitable treatment provision and two of the expropriation provision.
In the light of above mentioned findings, explain the principle of fair and equitable treatment with relevant cases. (Marks 10)
2. Explain in detail the evolution of International Investment Law with the role played by Carlos Calvo and Recardo hull. (Marks 10)
3. Write a detailed note on the following: (Marks 5×2=10)
a. Discuss the major issue and conclusion of Tribunal in Hussein Nuaman Soufraki v. United Arab Emirates, ICSID Case No. ARB/02/7, Award, 7 July 2004.
b. Explain the status of a Shareholder as Investor in the light of Barcelona Traction Case (Belgium v. Spain).
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