
Legal Talks by Desikanoon
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This show talks about the general legal news and affairs taking place in India as well as the world, analysis of interesting case-laws, and upcoming fields of law. The aim is to make legal aspects as simple as possible so that everybody could understand.
Legal Talks by Desikanoon
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Opinio Juris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkR4j43Qmms
Pacta Sunt Servanda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPftp4WnmVQ
Sources of International Law - https://youtu.be/xxCGE8fpVE0
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Legal Talks by Desikanoon
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Opinio Juris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkR4j43Qmms
Pacta Sunt Servanda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPftp4WnmVQ
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Legal Talks by Desikanoon
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This episode discusses the concept of Jus Cogens in International Law ..read more
Legal Talks by Desikanoon
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Latin Term – Meaning – “Opinion that an act is necessary by rule of law” or opinion of law. It is considered to be a belief that the practice is obligatory. This belief in the mandatory nature the conduct or practice may be termed Opinio Juris.
Importance and Relevance – To decide whether a custom has become a source of International Law or not.
What is Custom?
‘Custom’ is one of the many sources of International Law. It means a long established and commonly adopted practice that has acquired the force of law.
Also finds mention in Article 38 (b) o ..read more
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1. 1958 – The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is an office of the U.N. Secretariat that promotes and facilitates peaceful international cooperation in outer space. It is part of the UN that was established in the year 1945. If aliens actually visit the Earth, this will be the competent organization to deal with the same. Visionary approach of United Nations.
2. 1960 – Establishment of Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA) by the Treaty of Montevideo. This treaty provided for new foreign investment rules and restrictions on operations of foreign firm ..read more
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1. 1815 – Congress of Vienna – Series of international diplomatic meetings to discuss a new European order post the downfall of Napoleon that led to agreements on national boundaries within Europe, Neutrality Pacts, freedom of navigation.
2. 1823 – Monroe Doctrine by James Monroe, then President of US - Any intervention by external powers in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the US.
3. 1824 – Calvo Doctrine – Jurisdiction in international investment disputes lies with the country in which the investment is located. (Carlos C ..read more
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History of Modern International Law till the end of 18th century
Authority of the Organized Church was beginning to be challenged as there were constant struggles between religious authorities and rulers known as Crusades (12th and 13th centuries).
Introduction of Modern Printing in the 15th Century disseminated knowledge undermining feudalism.
Renaissance – 15th Century
Treaty of Tordesillas – 1493 – Between Isabella I of Castile, Ferdinand II of Aragon and John II, King of Portugal establishing a new boundary or demarcation line.
Development of Concept of ‘Sove ..read more
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S. No.
Timeline
Treaty Between/Reign
Treaty Regarding/Remarks
1.
2600 BC
Rulers of Ancient Sumerian Cities of Lagash and Umma (Modern Iraq)
Border treaty defining boundary marks, found on a stone block.
2.
1200 BC
Egyptian–Hittite Peace Treaty between
Pharaoh Ramesses II of Egypt and King Ḫattušili III of the Hittites
Establishment of Peace, Respect for Territorial Integrity, No State Aggression, Defensive Alliance
3.
800 BC
Prophet Isaiah of Ancient Israel
He said that Agreements must be respected, even when made with the enemy.
4.
A ..read more
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Theory of Auto-Limitation/Self-Limitation or Consent Theory
“The states could only be obliged to comply with international legal rules if they had first agreed to be so obliged.”
this theory has been criticized on the ground that: -
a. It fails to explain why international law is regarded as binding.
b. It also fails to take into account the growth that has taken place in international institutions, rules and regulations.
c. “To accept consent as the basis for obligation in international law begs the question as to what happens when consent is withdrawn.” Breach of Agreement may l ..read more
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