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Originally Posted by Agha Shahriyar Khan
CSS paper 2019, Q no 6: 'A state that first physically occupies the territory retains sovereignty over it forever'. To what extent is this statement true of the acquisition of territory in international law.
This question confuses many aspirants. IF anyone attempted this question then kindly discuss his/her answer/views here... Thank You
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Here's my explanation to this:
The above statement is not completely true, bcz acquisition of territory is ever-changing process. A sate can acquire territory by: one,
original modes of acquisition (this is mere for understanding). Two, derivative modes of acquisition. The derivative modes are: Occupation, Prescription, Accretion, Cession, and Conquest & Annexation. Under the derivative modes, one state can acquire while other can lose territory and exercise its sovereignty over it. Thus, sovereignty can't be retained forever.
Hope it clears your concept. Fellows can shed light further.
P.S. criticism welcomed.