Question

In which year, India has enacted the Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act to give effect to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?

• A. 1961
• B. 1965
• C. 1972
• D. 1974

Hint:

Remember the sequence: The international treaty comes first (Vienna Convention, 1961), then a country ratifies it, and finally, it enacts a domestic law to implement it (Indian Act, 1972).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the Vienna Convention.
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961, is an international treaty that codifies the rules for diplomatic relations between independent countries.
It specifies the privileges and immunities of diplomats.

Step 2: Know the need for domestic law.
For an international treaty to be enforceable in India's domestic courts, Parliament must pass a law to incorporate its provisions into the national legal system.

Step 3: Identify the year of the Indian Act.
India ratified the Vienna Convention in 1965.
To give its provisions the force of law within India, the Indian Parliament enacted the Diplomatic Relations (Vienna Convention) Act in the year 1972.