Private International Law

Unit I — Definition, Nature and Scope of Private International Law

• Definition, meaning and scope of private international law

Unit II — Domicile

• Domicile as deciding factor
• Concept of Domicile

Unit III — Proper Law of Contract

• Governing Law and Transnational Contracts — Common Law and Indian Law

Unit IV — Tort

Theories - lex fori, lex loci delicti, proper law or social environmental theory

• Torts and Rome Regulation II [Non-Contractual Obligation]

Unit V — Marriage - Matrimonial Reliefs

• Marriage and Matrimonial Causes

Unit VI — Foreign Judgements

• Enforcement of foreign Judgments
• Need recognizing foreign judgments 8.2 Limitations in recognizing and enforcement
• Section 13, 14 and 444 of C.P.C. and S. 41 of the Indian Evidence Act

Unit VII — Arbitral Awards

• Enforcement of Certain Foreign Awards