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Abstract
This article examines key international maritime delimitation case laws relevant for future boundary disputes, with particular reference to South Asia. It reviews judgments by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), and arbitral tribunals. The study highlights principles such as equidistance, equitable solution, and proportionality, and their application in recent cases. It contextualizes Bangladesh’s maritime disputes with India and Myanmar and considers how international jurisprudence may guide outcomes. The article concludes that a rule-based approach, reinforced by precedents, strengthens Bangladesh’s position in resolving maritime boundary conflicts peacefully.
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The body begins with an overview of UNCLOS provisions on maritime delimitation. Section One analyses landmark ICJ and ITLOS rulings, including the North Sea Continental Shelf case, Libya-Malta case, and Bangladesh-Myanmar arbitration. Section Two explores how courts balance geography, equity, and proportionality. Section Three evaluates the implications of case law for South Asian disputes, especially Bay of Bengal boundaries. Section Four discusses strategies for Bangladesh to strengthen legal arguments. The conclusion emphasizes that international precedents provide a roadmap for equitable and legally sound outcomes in future maritime litigation.