International Law-I

Introduction- Definition, Meaning, Nature  and Kinds of International Law;

Sources of International Law- conventions, customs, judicial decisions

Development of International Law- various schools, Codification and the role of the UN,

 Diplomatic Agents: functions, classification, immunities

Consuls:  functions, classification, immunities

Termination of Diplomatic Mission

Treaties: meaning, classification, modes of consent, ratification, interpretation, termination

Laws of Peace- Nature of State; Rights and Duties of State; State Responsibility;

Recognition -Theories and Process of Recognition including Belligerency and Insurgency), State Succession.

Intervention- meaning, grounds of intervention, Monroe doctrine, Drago Doctrine

State Territory- Acquisition and Loss of Territory; Nationality and Citizenship

Extradition and Asylum

Laws of the Sea and Sea-bed (Maritime Belt, Continental Shelf, Territorial Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, High Seas)

Seabed Disputes Resolution; Piracy;