International Law is composed of the laws, rules, and principles of general application that deal with the conduct of nation-states and international organizations among themselves as well as the relationships between nation-states and international organizations with persons, whether natural or juridical. I. Definition of International Law The term international law has been defined in a variety of ways……...

Sources of International law mean those origins from where it attains its authority and coercive agency. According to the provisions of the Statute of International Court of Justice, there are the following sources, on the basis of which the Court can decide a case. Sources of International Law 1. Treaties The term treaty may be defined as “the……...

Subjects of international law means those entities which possess international personality. In other words, subjects of international law are those entities that have rights duties and obligations under international law and which have the capacity to possess such rights, duties and obligations by bringing international claims. Subjects of International Law In past, the matter was not much debatable……...

This article discusses the Composition and Jurisdiction of International Court of Justice. International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the successor of the Permanent Court of International Justice. The statute of the Permanent Court of Justice has been adopted for the International Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as ‘Court’). The establishment of the Court became necessary because to……...

This international law article deals with the Recognition of State and its Meaning, Implication, Modes and Necessity. The main concern of international law is the sovereign states. For an entity of being called a state and to enjoy rights, duties and obligations under international law, it is necessary that the existing state has given awareness of its capability……...

This article on Maritime Zones discusses Territorial Waters, Archipelagic waters, and Contiguous zone. Territorial Waters Out to 12 nautical miles (22 kilometres; 14 miles) from the baseline, the coastal state is free to set laws, regulate the use, and use any resource. Vessels were given the right of innocent passage through any territorial waters, with strategic straits allowing the passage……...