State Succession — KSLU Pil Notes
State Succession
| Type | When | Treaties | Debts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Succession | One State fully absorbs another | New State not bound — clean slate rule | Generally not inherited |
| Partial Succession | Part of territory transfers | Treaties may pass with territory | Localised debts may transfer |
| Newly Independent State | Colonial territory achieves independence | Clean slate — not bound by colonial treaties | Attributable debts may pass |
Examples: Baltic States after USSR collapse (clean slate) · Goa joining India (1961) · Bangladesh (1971)