Analysis of International Legal Frameworks on Maritime Boundary Delimitation: Judicial Case Examples

This study explores the historical evolution and complexities of maritime boundary delineation, focusing on relevant international legal frameworks. It highlights modern developments in maritime boundary law, detailing key methods like the Median and Thalweg Lines. The research examines pivotal legal documents, such as the 1958 Geneva Conventions and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Additionally, it discusses reliable approaches to boundary delimitation, including jurisprudence constante, the equidistance method, and the role of relevant circumstances. The study emphasizes predictability, legal stability, and equitable solutions, stressing the importance of geographical factors. Judicial decisions from international courts, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), are analyzed. Landmark cases like the North Sea Continental Shelf and Bangladesh vs. Myanmar are explored, revealing the challenges of applying delimitation principles. The study concludes with recommendations to improve maritime boundary delimitation.