Public International Law
University of Burdwan · LL.B. Semester 4 · LCC 3.4.2
Unit I
Definition, meaning, nature and Scope of International Law · Origin and Basis of International Law- Is International Law a true law? · Differences between Public & Private International Law · International Law as the vanishing point of Jurisprudence · Views of Austin and Salmond on International Law
Unit II
Sources of International Law. (International Customs, International Treaties, General Principles of Law, Judicial Decisions & Juristic Works, Resolutions of General Assembly) · Subjects of International Law--Realistic Theory, Fictional Theory and Functional Theory International Law and Municipal Law – Relationship and distinctions
Unit III
Recognition · State Jurisdiction · Diplomatic Immunity
Unit IV
Asylum · Extradition · Treaties. · International Law on High Seas
Unit V
United Nations – Purposes, Principles, and Membership. · The Principal Organs of the UN—General Assembly, Security Council and · International Court of Justice · Modes of Settlement of International disputes