Public International Law
University of Jammu · LL.B. Semester 2 · LLB152
Unit I
Definition, nature and development of InternationalLaw · Sources of InternationalLaw, ErgaOmnes and Jus Cogen (Pre-emptory Norms) · Relationship between international Law and MunicipalLaw, State Practice of UK, U.S.A and India · Domicile and Nationality · Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL)
- Nature, Origin and Historical Development of International Law
- Definitions of International Law
- Sources of International Law
- Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law, Monistic Theory, Dualistic Theory)
- Definition of Nationality, Concept of Double Nationality, Distinction between Nationality and citizenship
Unit II
Recognition ofstates · State territory: Modes of acquiring and loosing stateterritory. · Law of Sea: Territorial Water, Contiguous Zone and High Seas, Continental Shelf and Exclusive Economics Zones. · Space Law: Nature and Emergence.
Unit III
Extradition: Principles and Practice of implementation. · Intervention: Permissibility’s and Experiences · Diplomatic Envoys: Classification, Privileges and Immunities. · Conflict Resolution under International Law.
Unit IV
United Nations: Structure, Objectives, Principles andMembership. · General Assembly: Composition, Functions and Powers;ECOSOC · Security Council: Composition, Powers, Functions, Veto and Double VetoPower · International Court of Justice · Economic Social Council and Specialized Agencies.
- The United Nations Organisation
- United Nations Organisation (UNO)
- Formation, Objectives, Purposes and Principles
- Principal Organs– Composition, Functions and Evaluation
- Specialized agencies — Functions and role
- Functions and Role of ICJ in Peaceful Settlement of Disputes– Case laws
- UNSC as Global Enforcement Agency
- Exercise of Veto by P-5 as an obstacle to UNSC's effectiveness
- INGOs and UN ECOSOC