Administrative Law
Need For International Administrative Laws: Significance And Evolution
Global administration appears to be lasting and institutionally complex, rather than an occasional matter of sparse agreements.
Human Rights
A Peek into the Rights of Refugees
Since independence, India has accepted refugees not just from its close neighbors but also from far countries like Afghanistan, Iran, etc.
International Law
India’s Approach to The Climate Change Regime
India’s stance in international climate discussions is embedded in bigger geopolitical trends feed a broader foreign and energy policies.
International Law
Self Determination and Criteria of Statehood
Introduction: The term “Self-determination” refers to “the right claimed by a people to control their destiny”. The United Nations General Assembly Resolution mentions that: All peoples have the right to self-determination; by virtue of that right they may freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and Read more…
International Law
Diplomatic Immunities
Introduction: Diplomatic Immunity is a principle of International Law that shields the foreign government officials and employees of an international organization from the authorities and jurisdiction of foreign states where they are assigned duties. It plays a very important role in establishing international relations and these diplomatic officials acting in Read more…
International Law
The International Tribunal for the Law of Sea
Introduction: The International Tribunal for Law of the Sea was established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is an independent judicial body that has jurisdiction in matters of interpretation and application of the Convention or in a matter where an agreement provides the Read more…
International Law
Resolution of International Conflicts by Peaceful Means: Are current mechanisms for resolving International Disputes enough?
Introduction: The term ‘International Conflict’ can be defined as the disputes or conflicts between different nation-states and between people and organizations of different states. But in recent times, it can be seen that conflicts amidst groups of a nation where one group is fighting for independence or increased social, political, Read more…
International Law
Provisions on Child Asylum Seekers
Introduction: The basic meaning of “child asylums” is a place or area of people where protection and shelter to children are given. It is not for orphans but more or less like refugees who have had reasons to leave their homes and have no parents or have no sources where Read more…
International Law
International Covenants of 1966
Introduction: On Dec 16th 1966, the United Nations General Assembly adopted two covenants in its Resolution 2200 A (XXI); the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). These Covenants were enforced after adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Read more…
International Law
Lex Mercatoria and Codification of International Trade Law
Introduction: Lex Mercatoria, a Latin expression, implies a body of trading principles employed by merchants throughout medieval Europe. It translates to ‘merchant law.’ Its evolution as a custom and practice system went along through merchant courts and along main trade routes. It emphasizes entering into contracts, alienating property, shunning legal Read more…
International Law
Resolution of International Conflicts by Peaceful Means: Are Current Mechanisms for Settling International Disputes Effective Deadline
Introduction: There will be tension and conflict anywhere, at any time, and in any situation within a period of time. Maintaining stability between states and at intervals and promoting peaceful relations and conditions initiates the need for states to form a replacement approach on dispute settlement. Facing and mitigating the Read more…
International Law
New International Economic Order
Introduction: The New International Economic Order was a powerful campaign which was launched at the international level and the main objective that this campaign sought to achieve was the transformation of the global economic order[1]. It had great moral visions behind it, the driving principles being economic self-dependence and self-determination Read more…