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Two elements
State practice
Acceptance of the practice as obligatory
Opinio juris
An Introduction to International
Law
State Practice
Common and consistent
Uniform practice is not necessary
Sufficient degree of participation
No substantial dissent
Persistent objector
An Introduction to International
Law
Opinio juris
Feeling of obligation
Legality of the use of nuclear weapons
(1996)
An Introduction to International
Law
Implementation at the Domestic Level
Article 51 DPSP
Promotion of International Peace and Security
An Introduction to International
Law
Article 253
Power of the Parliament to enact a
legislation on a matter listed in the State
list
For implementing an international convention
The Environmental Protection Act, 1986
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
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