Public International Law
University of Kerala · LL.B. Semester 6 · Paper III
Unit I
Basic Aspects of International Law;: Nature and basis of International Law, definition of International Law, Relationship between Muncipal Law and International Law, Sources of International Law · State as subject of International Law: essentials of statehood · not fully sovereign states and other entities · right and duties of states · modes of acquisition and loss of state territory · state responsibility
- Nature, Origin and Historical Development of International Law
- Definitions of International Law
- Fundamentals of International Law — Theories and Doctrines in International Laws
- Sources of International Law
- Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law, Monistic Theory, Dualistic Theory)
- State Territory Constitution, acquisition, loss
- State Responsibility 2.2
Unit II
Recognition : Concept of recognition · theories, kinds and consequences of recognition · state succession · Equitable resource utilization and justification: law of sea, air and outer space · common heritage of mankind
Unit III
State jurisdiction: Basis of jurisdiction · sovereign immunity, diplomatic privileges and immunities
Unit IV
Treaties: Making of Treaty · Reservations to treaty, Pacta sunt servanda, modes of termination of treaty
Unit V
UNO, Principles and Purpose of UNO, Security Council , General Assembly, ECOSOC · Trusteeship Council, ICJ · World Trade Organization · International Labour Organization