Private International Law
University of Kerala · LL.B. Semester 5 · Paper II
Unit I
Introduction · Origin and development of Private International Law Nature and basis of Private International Law · Fundamental concepts of Private International Law · Choice of jurisdiction · Choice of law · Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgment · Distinction between Private International Law and Public International Law · Theories of Conflict of Laws · Jurisdiction of court in cases involving foreign elements
Unit II
Domicile · Nationality · Residence · Property · Torts · Contracts Fundamental Principles of Domicile · Nationality · Property · Assignment of movable property · Testamentary Succession ( Wills) Trusts · Torts · Proper law · Modern trends · Contracts · Formation, interpretation, illegality and discharge
Unit III
Marriage · Assignment of property on marriage · Matrimonial causes and Disputes · Divorce · Nullity of Marriage · Judicial Separation · Restitution of Conjugal Rights · Legitimacy · Legitimation and Adoption · Guardianship
Unit IV
Doctrine of Renvoi · Theories of Renvoi · Foreign Court Theory
Unit V
Foreign Law · Procedure and evidence-Proof of foreign law · Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, decrees and Arbitral Award · The limits of Application of Foreign Law