Re The Berubari Union and Exchange of Enclaves

Abstract

States as international persons — In general — Sovereignty and independence — In foreign relations — Power to make treaties — Treaties of cession — Whether cession of territory possible without legislative sanction — The law of India

State territory — In general — Loss of territorial sovereignty — Cession — Power of the executive to cede State territory — Whether cession of territory possible without legislative sanction — Form of such sanction — The law of India