Explain the controversial mode of acquisition - accession
The ontroversial mode of acquisition is accession. It involves the peaceful transfer of territory from one sovereign to another. The state which acquires territory in this way cannot gain more rights over the land than possessed by its predecessor. For example, at the time of independence of Kashmir, Lord Mountbatten promised a sector of land to be given to Pakistan but still the problems pertain regarding it whether it belongs to India or Pakistan. Similarly, Hong Kong was given by China on lease to Britain and at the expiry of the said lease agreement, it reverted back to China. Similarly, in 1965 Pakistan gave Ladaaq under a treaty to China.