International Law: Introduction and Laws of Peace

Paper Code: 
POL 513
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper introduces to the student to the realm of laws governing the conduct of independent nation states during times of peace.

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT1

Meaning, Nature, Scope and basis of International Law;
Sources of International Law.

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Codification of International Law
International Transactions- Diplomatic Agents and Consuls- Classification, Functions, Immunities.
Treaties- Meaning, Classification, Formation, Ratification and Termination

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Laws of Peace- Nature of State; Rights and Duties of State; State Responsibility;
Recognition -Theories and Process of Recognition

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

State Territory- Acquisition and Loss of Territory;
Intervention- Meaning, Grounds
Nationality- Meaning, Modes of acquisition and loss

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Laws of the Sea and Sea-bed (Maritime Belt, Continental Shelf, Territorial Waters)
Seabed Disputes Resolution;
Piracy;
Extradition

Essential Readings: 

Kapur,S.K.(2017), International Law and Human Rights, Allahabad, Central Law Agency
Tandon,M.P.& Tondon,R., (1989), Public International Law, Allahabad, Allahabad Law Agency

References: 

Agarwal,H.O.,(2016),International Law and Human Rights,New Delhi,Central Law Publications
Carter,B.E., Allen,W.,(2013), International Law: Selected Documents, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Janis,M.W.,(2012), International Law (sixth edition), Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands
Shaw, M.N.,(2008),International Law,New York, Cambridge University Press
United Nations,( 1997), International Law on the Eve of the 21st Century: Views From the International Law Commission, The United Nations Press, New York,

Academic Year: 
2019-20
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