By Kunwar Malhotra, UILS Editor's Note: This paper discusses the legal status of Outer Space and it also undertakes the perception of five elemental treaties pertinent with Space Law. More specifically, this paper attempts to discuss the impact of Space Debris. Various conventions have been … [Read more...]
Barcelona Traction Case (Belgium v. Spain)
Siddharth Dalabehera INTRODUCTION Proceedings in the case concerning the Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company, Limited (Belgium v. Spain) were instituted by an Application of 19 June 1962 in which the Belgian Government sought reparation for damage claimed to have been caused to … [Read more...]
A Critical Analysis of The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2013
By Kiruthika D, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai Editor's Note: On 23 January 2003, India ratified the Cartagena Protocol which protects biodiversity from potential risks of genetically modified organisms. Currently, the Genetic Engineering Approvals Committee, a body under the … [Read more...]
The Role of International Financial Institutions in Developing and Least Developed Countries
By Modi Umangkumar Champaklal, NLIU, Bangalore Editor's Note : International financial Institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are facing varied economical, financial, political, social and environmental issues today. Their role with regards to the administration … [Read more...]
Civil Aviation in the EU Emission Trading Scheme
By Pravir Singh Srivastava & Akanksha Sisodia, Symbiosis Law School, Noida Editor’s note: In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively, the European Union established an emissions trading system. A ‘cap’ is set on the total amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted – this cap … [Read more...]
Media trial: freedom of speech v. fair trial
Shabnam Saidalavi, School of Legal Studies, Cochin Editor’s note: Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that goes to the very heart of individual identity and collective interaction. Freedom of the media has been a contentious issue, especially when it involves scrutinizing a free trial. … [Read more...]
Conflict, Refugee Situation and Human Rights: A Case Study of Tamil Refugees in the Sri Lankan Conflict
By Anonymous Editor's Note: Refugee situations and statelessness are two of the most pertinent issues today in International Law. There are millions of displaced persons who live in the most inhumane conditions all over the world including India, Iran and Pakistan and their only intention was to … [Read more...]
Doctrine Of Sovereignty
By Jibin Mary George, Amity Law School, Delhi EDITOR'S NOTE:- The concept of sovereignty has been evolving since time immemorial. Since the World Wars, countries have stepped up their sensibilities towards their territorial limits. The recent South China Sea dispute highlighted how territoriality … [Read more...]
The Struggle of a Democracy against Terrorism: Sacrificing Civil Liberties to Reduce Terrorism Risks
By Sonakshi Verma, National Law University Jodhpur Editor's Note: Terrorist threats have existed throughout modern history, and the importance of deterring and preventing terrorist acts is of central importance. The impulse to abandon human rights norms in times of fear and crisis is … [Read more...]
Insufficiency of medical facilities
By Abhinav Yadav The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata Editor’s note: The health situation and medical facilities in India continue to be extremely dismal. Under the domain of human rights, the right to health is defined as the right to achieve the “highest … [Read more...]
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