Bhoomika Keshavan, RV Institute of Legal Studies
ABSTRACT:
Custom as a source of international law is an important part of the development of international law. Customary international law is a body of unwritten rules and principles that are derived from the practices of states, international organizations, and other entities in international relations. Customary international law is not codified in treaties or other written instruments and is based on the idea that states, through their actions and practices, have created a body of law that governs their behavior. Custom is an important source of international law because it provides an independent and reliable source of law that is not dependent on the consent of states. It also allows states to develop international law that is tailored to their circumstances and interests, while also providing a framework for states to cooperate on matters of international law.
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