CSS Law Past Paper 2024

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   (a) Can you draw a distinction between right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter and right of self-defense under customary international law? Discuss in the light of Caroline incident of 1837. (b) Do you agree with the statement that right to self-defense constitute an exception to prohibition on the use of force under article 2(4) of UN Charter?

2. Q. 320 marks

   (a) What is prescriptive jurisdiction under international law? Examine its various kinds as set out in customary international law. (b) Can a state exercise enforcement jurisdiction in the territory of another state? Discuss by reference to Lotus case (France V. Turkey) 1927.

3. Q. 420 marks

   States are considered as original and principal subject of international law. (a) (a) Provide and discuss two examples illustrating the fact that states possess the most full blown form of legal personality under international law. (b) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of the fact that states are still the primary subjects of international law.

4. Q. 520 marks

   (a) Is International law a law or positive morality? Give reasons to support your answer. (b) In what respects, International law differs from domestic law? Are there any similarities between the two?

5. Q. 620 marks

   What is Advisory jurisdiction of International Court of Justice (ICJ)? In what respects it can be distinguished from consent based contentious jurisdiction? Discuss in view of Advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory 2004.

6. Q. 720 marks

   (a) Narrate the importance of treaty in international law. (b) Explain various steps in conclusion of a treaty.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any two of the following: (10 each) (a) Principle of non-refoulment. (b) Jurisdiction of a maritime state over coastal waters. (c) Legitimacy of perfidy and ruses in IHL.

Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.