LEGAL WORD

Dualism

Doctrine · International law

Dualism

  • Type: Doctrine
  • Area of law: International law

1 What it means

International law becomes part of domestic law only when the legislature adopts it. India broadly follows dualism, with courts reading laws consistently with treaties.

2 Use it in a sentence

Under dualism, a treaty needs an Act of Parliament to change domestic law.

3 Make it stick

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