Conflict of Laws
Jamia Millia Islamia · LL.B. Semester 10
Unit I — INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Conflict of Laws, Renvoi, Characterisation · Domicile: Meaning & General Rules-Kinds of Domicile: Domicile of Origin- Domicile of Choice- Domicile of Dependents-Domicile & Nationality · Marriage: Nature-Concept-Governing Law-Choice between Law of the Place of Celebration and Law of Domicile-Validity of Marriage Classification of Rules of Marriage into Formal and Essential Conditions · Theories: Dual Domicile Theory-Intended Matrimonial Home Theory- Alternate Approaches- Polygamous Marriages
Unit II — CONFLICT OF LAWS IN RELATION TO MATRIMONIAL REMEDIES
Nullity of Marriage · Restitution of Conjugal Rights · Judicial Separation · Dissolution of Marriage-Recognition of Foreign Divorce
Unit III — (CONFLICT OF LAWS IN RELATION TO CONVERSION, LEGITIMACY & LEGITIMATION)
Effect of Conversion on Matrimonial Rights · Effect of Conversion on Dissolution of Marriage · Legitimacy & Legitimation · Recognition of Foreign Legitimation
Unit IV — (CONFLICT OF LAWS IN RELATION TO ADOPTION & GUARDIANSHIP)
Conflict of Laws in Relation to Adoption: Jurisdiction-Recognition of Foreign Adoptions · Inter-Country Adoption · Conflict of Laws in Relation to Guardianship and Custody of Minors · Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments-Child Custody and Guardianship Orders-Child Abduction
Unit V — (CONFLICT OF LAWS IN RELATION TO CONTRACT AND TORTS)
Concept and Application of Contract in Private International Law · Validity of Contract-Material Validity-Formal Validity · Capacity to Contract-Discharge of Contract · Foreign Torts-Traditional Theories-Torts in Private International Law