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International Law — Revision Notes
CBSE · Class 12 · Legal Studies
International Law revision notes for CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Historical Evolution and Nature of International Law
- Term 'International Law' coined by Jeremy Bentham in 1780
- Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) - founding father of modern international law
- Emphasized freedom of high seas and laws of war and peace
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Types of International Law
- Public International Law: regulates relations between states
- Private International Law (Conflict of Laws): governs interstate interactions of private parties
- Public IL covers: peace, security, trade, human rights, environment, crimes
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Sources of International Law
- Article 38(1) ICJ Statute - authoritative source listing
- Primary sources: Treaties, Customary law, General principles
- Secondary sources: Judicial decisions, teachings of publicists
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International Human Rights Law
- Developed significantly after World War II
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights - foundational document (non-binding)
- ICCPR Article 4 - non-derogable rights (life, freedom of thought, prohibition of slavery)
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A framework of rules and principlesPublic International Law regulates relations betweenPrimary sourcesRules that develop through consistent stateA body of international law focused
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What are the important topics in International Law for CBSE Class 12 Legal Studies?
Key topics in International Law include Historical Evolution and Nature of International Law, Types of International Law, Sources of International Law, International Human Rights Law. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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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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