International Law
CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies
Step-by-step guide to study International Law in CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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What to Focus On
- Jeremy Bentham coined the term 'International Law' in 1780
- Hugo Grotius is the founding father of modern international law
- International law operates without central authority or enforcement
- Public International Law governs state-to-state relations
- Private International Law deals with cross-border private disputes
- Public law covers peace, security, trade, human rights
- Article 38(1) ICJ Statute lists authoritative sources
- Primary sources: Treaties, Custom, General Principles
- Secondary sources: Judicial decisions, scholarly writings
Common Mistakes to Avoid
International law is weak and ineffective because there is no world government to enforce it
All sources of international law have equal weightage and can be applied interchangeably
Private International Law is part of international law and deals with disputes between different countries
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Definition of International Law
Hugo Grotius as Father of International Law
Difference between Public and Private International Law
Article 38(1) ICJ Sources of International Law
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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