Private International Law
Cochin University of Science and Technology · LL.B. Semester 6 · 20-271-0608
Unit I — Introduction to Private International Law
Nature and scope of private international law · Theories and fundamental concepts · Codification of Private International Law · Distinction between Public International Law and Private International Law · Choice of Law · Renvoi · Concept of Domicile
Unit II — Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction involving foreign elements · persons · status and capacity · Jurisdiction over Corporations · Forum shopping · Forum non-convenience · Anti-suit injunctions
- General Issues relating to jurisdiction
- Jurisdiction and its implications in private International Law
- Action in personam and action in rem in private international law
- Action in personam: actor sequitur forum rei principle and its implications
- In Personam Jurisdiction — The English Common Law and Indian Position
Unit III — Family and Property Law
Family Law matters · validity and effect of marriage · divorce · legitimacy · adoption · Recognition of Foreign Adoptions · Adoption by foreign Parents · guardianship and maintenance · property · transfer · succession · administration of estates.
Unit IV — Contractual Relations and Tortious Liability
Contract · formation · Interpretation · Illegality and discharge · Torts · Double Action ability rule · Insolvency Jurisdiction and effects of foreign insolvency proceedings.
Unit V — Foreign Judgement, Decrees and Awards
Foreign judgment · Recognition · Procedure and evidence · Stay of Proceeding · Proof of foreign law · Enforcement of foreign judgments, decrees and Foreign Arbitral Awards