Optional Papers (Anyone): a. Private International law

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University · LL.B. Semester 4 · LLB 210

Unit I — Introduction

a. Application and Subject Matter of Private International Law · b. Distinction with Public International Law · c. Characterization and Theories of Characterization · d. Concept of Renvoi · e. Application of Foreign Law · f. Domicile · g. Jurisdiction of Courts

Unit II — Family Law matters

a. Material and Formal Validity of Marriage under Indian and English Law · b. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction of Courts in Matrimonial Causes: Dissolution of Marriage, Grounds of Divorce, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Recognition of Foreign Judgments

Unit III — Adoption

a. Recognition of Foreign Adoptions · b. Adoption by foreign Parents · c. Jurisdiction under Indian and English Law

Unit IV — Indian Law relating to foreign judgment

a. Basis of recognition, recognition · b. Finality, Failure · c. Direct Execution of Foreign Decrees