Question

Which of the following cases is commonly known as the "Asylum case"?

A North- sea continental shelf case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Columbia Vs. Peru Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Luther Vs. Sagor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D S.S Lotus case. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Colombia granted asylum to a Peruvian, accused of taking part in a military rebellion in Peru. Was Colombia entitled to make a unilateral and definitive qualification of the offence (as a political offence) in a manner binding on Peru and was Peru was under a legal obligation to provide safe passage for the Peruvian to leave Peru or not is a subject matter of dispute.

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