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2.Geographical Indication of Goods.
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a type of intellectual property right given to products that originate from a specific place and possess qualities, reputation, or […]
1. New Plant Variety
New Plant Variety – Definition and Importance A New Plant Variety refers to a plant species that is distinct, uniform, and stable, and that no […]
19. ‘X’ used to allow the ‘Y ‘to show a different line of demarcation of boundary line between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ though according to their bilateral treaty the agreed boundary line was different. After many such years of acquiescence, ‘X’ objected. What could be the defence of ‘Y’?
Facts of the Case Two neighbouring states, X and Y, signed a bilateral treaty many years ago. This treaty clearly defined the demarcation of boundary […]
16.A diplomatic agent committed a traffic offence. Can the local court try him in the state where he is functioning?
Facts of the Case A foreign diplomat stationed in India committed a traffic offence in New Delhi. The incident involved running a red light, which […]
17. ‘X’, discovered an island. Its flag is hoisted there. Later after a few years the state officials of ‘Y’ built an official premises and began to administer the local people. ‘X’ contested that the presence of ‘Y ‘on the island is illegal because the island belongs to it. Decide.
Facts of the Case Years ago, State X discovered a previously uninhabited island in international waters. After the discovery, State X hoisted its national flag […]
15. ‘X’ sought extradition of ‘A’ who is accused of an offence in state ‘X’ but it is not an offence in state ‘Y’ to which ‘Y’ escaped. Is extradition allowed.
Facts of the Case In this case, State X accuses a person named A of committing a serious offence. After being charged, A fled to […]
14.A boundary treaty is concluded between ‘X’ and ‘Y’. Later ‘Z’ succeeded ‘X’. Will ‘Z’ succeed to the boundary treaty originally concluded between ‘X’ and ‘Y’?
A Boundary Treaty Between ‘X’ and ‘Y’: Can ‘Z’ Succeed the Treaty? When states change or cease to exist, the question of succession to treaties […]
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 Can recognition given to State A be withdrawn by State B?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 […]
10. ‘A’ and ‘B’ were the parties to a bilateral treaty. ‘A’ committed a breach of the treaty. What action can be taken against ‘A’ state by the ‘B’ state for the breach of the treaty under the Vienna Convention on the law of treaties 1969
Facts of the Case States ‘A’ and ‘B’ entered into a bilateral treaty that regulated water-sharing rights across a common river. The treaty included terms […]