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 […]
Author: Durga Medida
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 Can recognition given to State A be withdrawn by State B?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 […]
9. ‘A’ an armed forces officer of state ‘X’ sold confidential documents to foreign agents and escaped to state ‘Y’. In spite of an extradition treaty between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ states, the ‘y’ state refused to extradite ‘A’ to ‘X’. Discuss the legal position of extradition in the above case.
Facts of the Case Officer ‘A’, a senior member of the armed forces from State ‘X’, sold classified defense documents to foreign agents. The documents […]
7.The diplomat of state ‘A’ was supplying weapons to a banned outfit in violation of local laws in state ‘B’. When he was in the court he claimed diplomatic immunity. Can he succeed?
Facts of the Case A senior diplomat from State ‘A’ was posted to State ‘B’ under a bilateral diplomatic agreement. During his tenure, local intelligence […]
5. Three Indian fishermen involved in a case of alleged drug trafficking in Bangladesh. They were arrested by the Bangladesh navy. The Dhaka High Court awarded the death penalty to the three Indian fishermen. Now can Indian diplomatic envoys release three Indian fishermen? Give reasons
Facts of the Case In a recent and deeply concerning development, three Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Bangladesh Navy. They were […]