International Treaties and Agreements — Prelims Questions

With reference to India's treaty-making powers, consider the following statements: 1. The President of India has the exclusive power to negotiate and conclude international treaties. 2. Parliament must approve all international agreements before they become binding on India. 3. Article 253 allows Parliament to make laws on State List subjects for implementing international treaties. 4. International treaties automatically become part of Indian domestic law upon ratification. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Supreme Court's judgment in Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan (1997) is significant because it:

Which of the following best explains why Article 253 is crucial for India's international treaty obligations?

Consider the following statements about India's approach to international law: 1. India follows a monist approach where international treaties automatically become part of domestic law. 2. The Supreme Court can use international treaties as interpretive aids even without specific implementing legislation. 3. Constitutional limitations prevent treaties from overriding fundamental rights. 4. All bilateral investment treaties require constitutional amendments for implementation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties is relevant to India because: