Overview and Constitutional Basis: The Act of State doctrine is a principle of public international law and Indian constitutional law, which states that the acts […]
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21. State “p” got a criminal named ‘X’ extradited from state ‘R’ on the ground of murder. However ‘X’ gets tried for theft instead of murder by State ‘P’. Is the act of state ‘P’ valid under international law ?
Facts of the Case State P formally requested the extradition of an individual named X from State R. The request was based on the charge […]
12.State A was accorded recognition by State B on the condition that it shall not impose any limitations on its citizens based on their gender, caste and religion. State A violates this condition by passing a law to that effect. Can recognition given to State A be withdrawn by State B?
State A Violates Recognition Terms: Can State B Withdraw Its Recognition? Facts of the Case State A received diplomatic recognition from State B on a […]
1. State ‘A’ succeeded over the territory of State ‘B’. However there was international pressure on State ‘A’ to fulfil the obligations under treaties signed by the former state ‘B’. State ‘A’ refused. Is the state justified in doing so ?. Decide.
The world has witnessed several instances of state succession, where one state takes over the territory of another. These transitions raise complex legal questions, especially […]
10. Explain the purposes and principles of the United Nations. International law is not a true law, but only positive morality. Comment
The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 after the devastating events of World War II. Its creation marked a historic commitment by the global […]
2. Modes of acquiring territories
Territory plays a central role in the sovereignty and power of any nation. In international law, the Modes of acquiring territories refers to the lawful […]