Private International Law

Features of Private International Law are as follows

OBJECTIVE:
In this 21st century, Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalization (LPG) work beyond national barriers. The course creates an understanding on the conflict of laws under various legal systems pertaining to jurisdiction, marriage, divorce, adoption, maintenance, property. The course also covers torts and contracts laws. The course also covers enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Contact coimbatore lawyers for doubts related to Private International Law

1. Introduction – Scope of Private International Law – Theories of Private International Law – Conflict of Law or Private International Law – Codification of Private International Law – Hague Conventions – Distinction between Public International Law and Private International Law.

2. Jurisdiction – Choice of Law – Domicile – Residence – Renvoi – Forum Convinience.

3. Cases involving Private International Law – Marriage – Divorce – Adoption – Guardianship and Maintenance.

4. Contract – Negotiable Instruments – e-contracts – Private International Law Relating to Corporations – Jurisdiction over Corporations – Insolvency Jurisdiction and effects of Foreign insolvency proceedings.

5. Enforcement of Foreign Judgements and Decrees – Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards – Evidence and Procedure – Stay of Proceeding - Proof of Foreign Laws. find more details about Law of Evidence in India.

Books Prescribed:
1. v.c. Govindaraj – The conflict of Law in India.
2. Paras Diwan – Private International Law.
3. Setalvad – Conflict of Laws.
Books for Reference :
1. Cheshire, North and Fawchett – Private International Law

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