Indian Private International Law by Stellina JOLLY, and Saloni KHANDERIA,. Oxford, United Kingdom, New York, New York: Hart Publishing, 2021, xxxvi + 352 pp. Hardback: USD$280.00, E-Book (PDF): USD$252.01. doi: 10.5040/9781509938216

Indian Private International Law by Stellina JOLLY and Saloni KHANDERIA. Oxford, United Kingdom, New York, New York: Hart Publishing, 2021, xxxvi + 352 pp. Hardback: USD$280.00, E-Book (PDF): USD$252.01. doi: 10.5040/9781509938216

Although the development and codification of rules and principles of private international law (PIL) in India are nascent, this book provides detailed insights into their fundamental aspects. Jolly and Khanderia, from South Asian University, New Delhi and O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, respectively, update those PIL issues of jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, decrees, and arbitral awards. Professor Jolly has also co-edited a book on PIL discussing the state practice of South Asian countries.¹

Part I sets out the general background (Ch. 1) including connecting factors, domicile, nationality, residence, and renvoi (Chs. 2 and 3). The authors then contextualize Indian PIL with its origin in British rule and following English law doctrines (Chs. 2–4). Part II (Ch. 5) deals with jurisdictional aspects of PIL in international civil and commercial matters, which are...