Public International Law
Cochin University of Science and Technology · LL.B. Semester 5 · 20-271-0503
Unit I — Introduction
Introduction · Development of International Law · Definitions · Nature of International law · Positive Morality · Theories as to basis of International Law · Sources and Subjects of International Law
Unit II — States
International Law and Municipal Law · Monistic Theory · Dualistic Theory · Other Theories · UK Practice, American Practice and Indian Practice · Concept of State · Essential Ingredients of State · Different kinds of States · Territory of State · Recognition of States · State Jurisdiction · Territorial Sovereignty · Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction
Unit III — State Responsibility and State Succession
Responsibility of States · Original and Vicarious Responsibility · State Responsibility for various Acts · Individual Acts, Mob Violence, Insurgency, etc. · State Succession · Theories of State Succession · Rights and Duties arising out of State Succession
Unit IV — Individuals, Diplomatic Relations Formation and Implementation of Treaties
Nationality · Asylum · Extradition · Meaning of Diplomacy · Law on Diplomatic Relations · Classification of Diplomatic Agents · Functions · Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Agents · Duties · Law of Treaties
Unit V — Law of the Sea , Air And Outer Space : UN & International Law
Historical Background · Maritime Belt · Territorial Sea · The Contiguous Zone · Exclusive Economic Zone · Continental shelf · The High Seas · International Sea Bed Area-Settlement of Disputes under Law of the Sea Convention · Settlement of International Disputes · UNO