Public International Law
In a world where nations have come too close due to developments of technology, international law shapes national law; further there is more need to have sound knowledge of international legal principles. The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the fundamental concepts and broad view of Public International Law and its complex nature. It also aims to familiarize the students with the origin and nature of Public International Law. It explores concepts like State, Recognition and Jurisdiction of States in International Law. Special attention is paid to the belief and notion of State Responsibility and topical issues in International Law. For example, the international framework with respect to extradition, asylum and the Law of the Sea.
University of Mumbai · B.L.S. Semester 9 · 4 modules · 28 topics · 28 written.
Module 1 — Module 1
- 1.1 Nature, Origin and Historical Development of International Law
- 1.2 Definitions of International Law
- 1.3 Fundamentals of International Law — Theories and Doctrines in International Laws
- 1.4 Definition of Nationality, Concept of Double Nationality, Distinction between Nationality and citizenship
- 1.5 Sources of International Law
- 1.6 Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law, Monistic Theory, Dualistic Theory)
- 1.7 Recognition of States and Government
Module 2 — Module 2
- 2.1 State Territory Constitution, acquisition, loss
- 2.2 State Jurisdiction
- 2.3 State Responsibility 2.2
- 2.4 The Law of the Sea: (Law of Sea Convention, 1982)
- 2.5 Maritime Zones
- 2.6 Delimitation of Adjacent and Opposite Maritime Boundaries
- 2.7 Concept of Common Heritage of Mankind‖ Relating to the Resources of International Sea-bed Area
- 2.8 International Seabed Mining:-Parallel System of Mining