Administrative Law… Sports Litigation in India: Governance and Legal Challenges 19/03/2025 ๐ When Athletes Become Plaintiffs Indian athletes dream of standing on the podium, not sitting in courtrooms. However, the harsh reality is that over 770 sports-related cases are currently pending…
Human Rights… Zelenskyโs Attire: Diplomacy or Distraction? 07/03/202507/03/2025 Introduction: A Question of Protocol or Insensitivity? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyโs recent visit to the United States stirred an unexpected controversy- not over military aid or diplomatic relations, but his…
Human Rights… Understanding the Vienna Convention on Treaties 28/02/2025 The Birth of a Global Treaty Framework "Pacta sunt servanda" - agreements must be kept. This foundational principle of international law underscores the significance of treaties in global relations. The…
Human Rights… The Critical Role of Consuls in International Law 27/02/202528/02/2025 The Unsung Consuls of International Law ๐โ๏ธ While the world often focuses on ambassadors as the face of diplomacy, consuls play an equally vital role in maintaining international relations. Rooted…
Human Rights… Charming Betsy: Balancing Domestic Laws & International Obligations 26/02/2025 Introduction How should courts interpret domestic laws when they appear to contradict international obligations? This question was answered over two centuries ago in Murray v. The Schooner Charming Betsy (1804),…
Human Rights… Extradition in International Law: Balancing Justice & Human Rights 26/02/202526/02/2025 ๐ Introduction: The Legal Tug-of-War Extradition is the formal legal process by which one country surrenders an individual to another for criminal prosecution or to serve a sentence. While this…
Human Rights… The Savarkar Case: A Landmark Ruling in Extradition Law 25/02/202525/02/2025 ๐ Introduction The Savarkar Case (1910-1911), officially adjudicated by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, is a significant precedent in international law, particularly in extradition laws and diplomatic…
International Law… ICJ Advisory Opinion on Nuclear Weapons: Key Legal Insights 23/02/2025 Introduction The use of nuclear weapons has been one of the most contentious issues in international law and diplomacy. Amid rising global concerns over nuclear proliferation, the International Court of…
International Law… Navigational Rights and Sovereignty: Insights from the Corfu Channel Case 23/02/2025 A Pioneering Case in International Jurisprudence The Corfu Channel Case (United Kingdom v. Albania) (1949) is a landmark decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that significantly shaped the…
International Law… Nicaragua v. U.S.: Key Lessons in International Law 23/02/202523/02/2025 Introduction ๐โ๏ธ The case of Nicaragua v. United States (1986), adjudicated by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), remains a cornerstone of international law. This case was a direct challenge…