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Program: B.A., LL.B. (Hons) 8101 & B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons) 8102 Semester: VII Course /Module: Public International Law Module Code: Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme Lecture (Hours per week) Practical (Hours per week) Tutorial (Hours per week) Credit Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) (Marks - 50 ) Term End Examinations (TEE) (Marks- 50 in Question Paper) 4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50 Pre-requisite: To have a basic understanding of the discipline of International Relations Objectives:
- To impart basic knowledge relating to the concepts, theories, and judicial response with regard to Public International Law Outcomes: After completion of the course, students would be able to :
1. To analyze the role of Public International Law in international relations (PLO 1a)
2. To critically examine the importance and implications of international law and organisations
(PLO 1a)
3. To apply the knowledge of international law and relate the same with municipal laws (PLO 1b)
4. To interpret and elucidate international conventions and case law, highlighting an
understanding of legal nuance and implications (PLO 2a)
5. To implement advanced legal reasoning and analytical skills to practical real world scenarios
showcasing the ability to navigate and solve complex legal problems (PLO 3a)
6. To conduct in-depth analysis and critical evaluation of judicial decisions given by the
International Court of Justice (PLO 4a) Detailed Syllabus: ( per session plan ) Unit Description Duration 1 Introduction to Public International Law a) Definition of International Law b) Nature of International Law c) Basis of International Law Basic Readings: a) Chapter 1, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Reference Readings: a) The Oxford Handbook of the History of International Law, Bardo Fassbender, Anne Peters, Simone Peter and Daniel Hogger, Oxford University Press, 2013 Pedagogy: Discussion 2 Hrs. 2 Introduction to Public International Law a) Evolution and development of International Law b) Codification of International Law c) Subjects of International Law Basic Readings: a) Chapters 1 and 2, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Reference Readings: a) Chapter 1, The Oxford Handbook of the History of International Law, Bardo Fassbender, Anne Peters, Simone Peter and Daniel Hogger, Oxford University Press, 2013 Pedagogy: Discussion 2 Hrs.
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3 Introduction to Public International Law a) Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law b) Enforcement of International Law Basic Readings: a) Chapter 3, Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law, James Crawford, 9 th^ edition, Oxford University Press, 2019 b) Enforcing International Law by Frederic L. Kirgis: https://www.asil.org/insights/volume/1/issue/1/enforcing-international- law Pedagogy: Discussion 2 Hrs. 4 Sources of Public International Law a) International Custom Basic Readings: a) Chapter 3, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 b) The North Sea Continental Shelf Case c) The Anglo-Norwegian Fisheries Case d) The SS Lotus Case Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 5 Sources of Public International Law a) International Treaties Basic Readings: a) Chapter 3, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 6 Sources of Public International Law a) Judicial decisions b) Writings of publicists Basic Readings: a) Chapter 3, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Pedagogy: Discussion 2 Hrs. 7 Recognition a) Concept b) Modes of recognition Basic Readings: a) Chapter 8, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 8 Recognition a) Theories of recognition b) Legal effects of recognition c) Indian practice Basic Readings: a) Chapter 8, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 b) Luther v Sagor c) Arantzazu Mendi case d) Gur Corporation v Trust Bank of Africa Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs.
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b) Extraterritorial and diplomatic asylum Basic Readings: a) The Law of Diplomatic Asylum: A Contextual approach, 35 Michigan Journal of International Law 319 (2013 – 2014) Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 16 Extradition a) Indian legislation Basic Readings : a) The Extradition Act 1962 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 17 The Law of the Sea a) Evolution and development of the Law of the Sea b) Codification of the Law of the Sea Basic readings: a) Chapter 10, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 b) Chapter 1, The International Law of the Sea, Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephens, Hart Publishing, 2010 c) Chapter 1, The Law of the Sea in a nutshell, Louis B Sohn, Kristen Gustafson Juras, John E Noyes and Erik Franckx, second edition, West Publishing Company, Thomson Reuters, 2010 Reference readings: a) The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law: Volume 1: The Law of the Sea, David Attard, Oxford University Press, 2014 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 18 The Law of the Sea a) Territorial Sea b) Contiguous Zone c) Exclusive Economic Zone Basic Readings: a) Chapter 10, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 b) Chapters 3 and 4, The International Law of the Sea, Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephens, Hart Publishing, 2010 c) Chapters 8 and 9, Law of the Sea in a nutshell, Louis B Sohn, Kristen Gustafson Juras, John E Noyes and Erik Franckx, second edition, West Publishing Company, Thomson Reuters, 2010 Reference readings: a) The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law, Volume 1: The Law of the Sea, David Attard, Oxford University Press 2014 b) The Exclusive Economic Zone in International Law, David Attard, Oxford Monographs in International Law, Oxford University Press, 1987 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 3 Hrs. 19 The Law of the Sea a) The Continental Shelf b) The High Seas Basic Readings: a) Chapter 10, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 b) Chapters 5 & 7, The International Law of the Sea, Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephens, Hart Publishing, 2010 3 Hrs.
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c) Chapters 2 & 10, Law of the Sea in a nutshell, Louis B Sohn, Kristen Gustafson Juras, John E Noyes, Erik Franckx, second edition, West Publishing Company, Thomson Reuters, 2010 Reference readings: a) The IMLI Manual on International Maritime Law: Volume 1 : The Law of the Sea, David Attard, Oxford University Press, 2014 Pedagogy: Discussion and analysis of case law 20 International Organisations a) Origin, purpose and principles of the United Nations b) General Assembly c) Security Council Basic Readings : a) Chapter 21, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Reference Readings: a) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, Thomas G Weiss and Sam Daws, Oxford University Press, USA, 2018 Pedagogy: Discussion 3 Hrs. 21 International Organisations a) Economic and Social Council b) Trusteeship Council Basic Readings: a) Chapter 21, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Reference readings: a) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, Thomas G Weiss and Sam Daws, Oxford University Press, USA, 2018 Pedagogy: Discussion 1 Hr 22 International Organisations a) International Court of Justice Basic Readings: a) Chapter 21, International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017 Reference Readings: a) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, Thomas G Weiss and Sam Daws, Oxford University Press, USA, 2018 Pedagogy: Discussion 3 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs. Text Books: Text Books:
- International Law, Malcolm Shaw, Cambridge University Press, 2017.
- Brownlie’s Principles of Public International Law, James Crawford, Ninth edition, Oxford University Press, 2019.
- The International Law of the Sea, Donald Rothwell and Tim Stephens, Hart Publishing, 2010 (Classic).
- Law of the Sea in a nutshell, Louis B Sohn, Kristen Gustafson Juras, John E Noyes, Erik Franckx, second edition, West Publishing Company, Thomson Reuters, 2010 (Classic). Reference Books:
- The use of force in International Law: a case-based approach, Tom Ruys, Olivier Corten, Alexandra Hofer, Oxford University Press, 2018.
- The Oxford Handbook of the History of International Law, Bardo Fassbender, Anne Peters, Simone Peter, Daniel Hogger, Oxford University Press, 2013 (Classic).
