What is International Law? — Definitions — KSLU Pil Notes
What is International Law? — Definitions
| Scholar | Definition | Key Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Oppenheim (1905) | Law governing relations between sovereign States only | States only — old view |
| Starke | Body of law mainly consisting of principles and rules binding upon States, also upon IOs and individuals | Modern view — wider subjects |
| Fenwick | Body of general principles and specific rules binding upon members of the international community in their mutual relations | Universality |
| Brierly | Law governing the conduct of States and International Organisations in their mutual relations | IOs included |
| Schwarzenberger | The body of legal rules which apply between sovereign States and others who have been granted international personality | Personality-focused |
✅ KSLU preferred: Starke’s definition — it includes States, International Organisations, and individuals, reflecting modern IL.