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Sem 4

Public International Law

The legal framework governing relations between states, international organisations, and individuals at the global level.

Syllabus Overview

Unit I: Nature, Sources & Subjects

  • Definition and nature of International Law
  • Relationship with Municipal Law
  • Sources: treaties, custom, general principles
  • Codification of International Law

Unit II: States & Recognition

  • Recognition of states and governments
  • State succession
  • State territory and modes of acquisition
  • State responsibility

Unit III: Individuals & Diplomacy

  • Position of individuals in IL
  • Nationality and statelessness
  • Extradition and asylum
  • Diplomatic privileges and immunities

Unit IV: Treaties & Domains

  • Law of treaties
  • Law of the sea
  • Airspace and outer space law

Unit V: International Organisations

  • League of Nations
  • United Nations: organs and functions
  • ICJ and ICC
  • Specialised agencies

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