Public International Law comprises the body of rules, customs, and treaty obligations that govern the conduct of sovereign states and other international actors.
This unit examines the core definition of International Law, analyzes the relationship between international and municipal (domestic) law, and details the primary Sources of International Law under Article 38 of the ICJ Statute.
🔑 Key Learning Areas:
- The juristic character debate: Is international law "true law" or "positive morality"?
- Monism vs. Dualism and the application of treaties in Indian domestic law.
- The elements of Customary International Law and peremptory norms (Jus Cogens).