Pakistan v. Waliullah Sufyani

Abstract

States as international persons — State succession — Succession with regard to contractual obligations — Delivery of goods to and work done for the Government of British India — Independence of India — Formation of two new States of India and Pakistan — Places where goods delivered and work done becoming part of Pakistan — Devolution of liability on successor — Whether the new State of Pakistan liable — Indian Independence (Rights, Property and Liabilities) Order 1947 — The law of Pakistan.