HUMAN RIGHTS

I UNITS: 15
Jurisprudence of Human Rights. Nature, definition, origin and theories of human
rights.
1. What are Human Rights ? Examine the nature and origin of human rights
2. What are Human Rights ? Elucidate the different theories of Human Rights
3. Discuss the meaning and nature of Human Rights in the light of various theories.
4. Discuss the importance and nature of Human Rights.
5. Define Human Rights and explain in detail the evolution of Human Rights.
6. Define Human Rights and explain in detail the evolution of Human Rights.
7. Define Human Rights and explain in detail the various approaches in understanding the concept
of Human rights.
8. Define Human rights and explain the evolution of human rights

II UNITS: 15
Universal protection of human rights. -United Nations and human rights -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights, 1966; International Covenant Economic, Social and Cultural
Rights, 1966
1. Explain in detail the UN bodies primarily concerned with Human Rights.
2. Explain the rights enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
3. Examine the measures for implementation of Human Rights under ICCPR.
4. Explain the provisions and importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
5. Examine the working of the UN Human Rights Council
6. Enumerate the Civil and Political Rights guaranteed by International covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, 1966.
7. State the various Civil and Political Rights enumerated in the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, 1966.
8. Write an essay on the legal significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
9. Briefly state the International covenant on civil and political Rights, 1966
10. Enumerate the various provisions from the UN Charter which protects Human Rights.
11. Explain the various rights enumerated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
12. UN Charter protected human rights even before UDHR came into existence- Explain.
13. Enumerate the Civil and Political Rights guarantecd by International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, 1966.
14. Explain how the rights listcd in Universal Declaration of Human Rights are reflccting in the Indian
Constitution.
 15. Write a note on The Civil and Political Rights guaranteed by International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, 1966
16. Analyse the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966.
17. Explain the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and highlight some
important rights under the Declaration.

III UNITS: 10
Regional Protection of Human rights - Eurpean system - Inter American System -
African System
1. Explain the rights and principles enumerated in the European Social Charter, 1961
2. Examine the mechanism for implementation of the American Convention on Human Rights,
1969.
3. State the functions of American Commission and American Courts of Human Rights.
4. Write a note on European Commission and European Court of Human Rights
5. Write an essay on the Inter American Commission on Human Rights under the American
Convention on Human Rights, 1969.
6. In the light of increased challenges faced by aged person, discuss the need for sufficient
International and Regional human rights laws to protect older people's rights.
7. Under the regional protection of human rights, only stat may be held accountable comment.
8. How African commission on Human Rights functions?
9. Write a note on European Commission and European Court of Human Rights.
10. Discuss the role of Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
11. Write a note on European Charter for the protection of Human Rights.
12. Write a detailed note on the American Convention on Human Rights, 1969
13. Explain the various rights and freedoms enumerated in the European Convention on Human
Rights. What are the various mechanisms through which the American Convention on Human
Rights 1969 enforces Human Rights?
14. What are the various functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights?

IV UNITS: 20
Protection of human rights at national level. Human rights and the constitution.
The Protection of Human rights Act, 1993.
1. Discuss the Human Rights guaranteed and protected under the Constitution of India.
2. Discuss the Constitution and functions of National Human Rights Commission.
3. Discuss the concept of Human Rights under the Indian Constitution.
4. Define and distinguish between fundamental rights and human rights in Indian constitution.
 5. Discuss the Constitution and functions of National Human Rights Commission.
6. The National Human Rights Commission should maintain its autonomous status. Comment.
7. Discuss the Constitution and functions of State Human Rights Commission.
8. The fundamental rights enumerated in the Indian Constitution are reflecting Human rights
enshrined in UDHR. Comment.

V UNITS: 15
Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups: Rights of Women, Children, Disabled,
Tribals, Aged and Minorities - National and International Legal Developments.
1. Discuss the salient features of Convention on the Elimination of all forms of discrimination
against Women, 1979.
2. Examine the Obligations of the State parties under the Convention on the Rights of Child, 1989
3. Critically analyse how international law protects the rights of Indigenous peoples.
4. Critically evaluate the role of International Community in protection of rights of children.
5. Examine the measures taken/adopted by the International Community towards protection of
Child Rights.
6. Examine the role of National Commission for women in protecting the rights of women in India
7. Who are indigenous people? Discuss the International law relating to the protection of
indigenous people.
8. Examine the measures taken/adopted by the International Community towards protection of
Child Rights.
9. Examine the measures taken/adopted by the International Community towards protection of
Child Rights.
10. Write a note on the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.
11. Discuss the united Nation declaration on the elimination of discrimination against women.
12. Explain the meaning of 'autrocities' against women given in 1993 UN declaration.
13. State the human rights of disabled persons.
14. Discuss in detail the various rights of women and state the implementation procedure made
under the Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
15. Discuss the international law relating to protection of rights of Disabled.
16. Who arc Indigenous people? Discuss the International Law relating to protection of rights of
Indigenous people.
17. Enumerate the efforts of the International Community in protecting the rights of the senior
citizens.
18. Examine the measures taken/adopted by the International Community towards protection of
Child Rights.
19. Discuss the pro-active role played by the India in protecting the rights of the Minoritics
20. Discuss the international law relating to protection of rights of disabled persons.
21. Critically analyse how intemational law protects the rights of Indigenous people.
22. Explain the how UN General Assembly has protected the human rights of women
 23. What is meant by vulnerable groups? Enlist the efforts of the International Community in
protecting the rights of senior citizens.
24. Examine the objectives of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), 1989.
25. Who are indigenous groups? Explain the protection given to them through national and
international means.
26. Discuss the pro-active role played by India in protecting the rights of the Minorities.

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1. Elucidate the procedures for implementation of the Banjul Charter, 1981.
2. Explain the provisions relating to Rights and Duties under the Banjul Charter.
3. Elucidate the procedures for implementation of the Banjul Charter, 198
4. The Banjul Charter, 1981 is an international human rights instrument that is intended to promote
and protect human rights and basic freedoms in the African continent- Explain the statement
5. Discuss the law relating to implementation of international human rights law in India with the
help of decided cases
6. Enumerate in detail the Powers, functions and Composition of NHRC
7. What are the functions of National Human Rights Commissions?
8. Disuse the provisions of the international human rights instrument regarding the principle of
equal rights of men and women.
9. Discuss the salient features of the Human Rights Act, 1993.
10. Define the term 'Racial Discrimination' and discuss the obligations and measures of
implementation by state parties under the Convention of 1966.
11. Modern India has been championing human rights movements since the day of Mahatma
Gandhi comment.
12. Explain the working of Human Rights Courts

SHORT NOTES
 Explain the following:
 Rights of Disabled Persons.
 Rights of Child under the Convention of 1989
 UN Women.
 Human Rights of Aged.
 Right of self-determination.
 Rights of Minorities.
 Commission on the status of women under economic and social council.
 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
 National Commission for Women
 Human Rights Council
 Discrimination against women
 Forest dwelling scheduled tribes
 Freedom of movement & residence and human rights.
 Right to own property and human rights.
 Fair and public hearing in trial.
 Right to recognition
 European Social Charter 1961
 African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, 1981
 Right to Life
 Human Rights Courts
 Individual complaint mechanism under ICESCR
 UN Women
 Human Rights Courts
 United Nations
 Right to Education
 Right to form and join trade unions