Abstract Human rights are generally rights inherent to all human beings, whatever the nationality, place of residence, sex, ethnic origin, colour, religion, language or any other status. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible and more importantly equally entitled Read More …
LEGITIMATE TARGETS OF ATTACK: PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE
INTRODUCTION International Humanitarian Law has evolved massively in practice in the recent decades, with the civilisation of armed conflicts that has opened new and specific areas of academic interpretation and practical implementation of the cardinal rules enshrined in The Geneva Read More …
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN NEW AGE WEAPONS ERA: A TOOTHLESS TIGER?
Abstract: Weapons of any description are meant to kill, maim or destroy. With advance of technology the weapons have become extremely lethal, vastly destructive, and easy to deploy and strike. This has replaced the conventional war to a great extent. Read More …
The Mythical Administration of International Criminal Justice
The Mythical Administration of International Criminal Justice and the individual’s liability in International Humanitarian Law “Come On Bashar, Leave!” ― lyrical message popularised in the Syrian uprising. INTRODUCTION: Syria through the above mentioned lyrical appeal seems to have successfully made Read More …
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND NEW WEAPON TECHNOLOGIES
Applicability Of International Humanitarian Law On Cyber Warfare INTRODUCTION Jus in bello, conjointly called the law of war, the law of armed conflict (LoAC) or international humanitarian law (IHL)[1] is the section of law of nations handling the protection of Read More …
COMPARITIVE OVERLOOK-INTERNATION HUMANITARAN LAW WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
“If international law is the vanishing point of law, the law of war is at the vanishing point of international law”.[1] The concept of International Humanitarian Law remains poignant as contemporary armed conflicts, particularly those involving organised armed groups, continue Read More …
Humanitarian law in respect of women’s right
“Humanitarian law is a branch of international law, its main motive is to secure human at the time of arm conflict”, this paper spread some light on the humanitarian law with respect to the women’s right. Women are an unseen Read More …
Implementation of International Humanitarian Law in Non-International Armed Conflict in Afghanistan
Implementation of International Humanitarian Law in Non-International Armed Conflict in Afghanistan International humanitarian law (IHL) is the law applicable in armed conflicts, sometimes also referred to as the law of war (jus in bellum). It has been defined as international Read More …
Dr. V. Vijayakumar
Dr. V. Vijayakumar obtained B.A. (Political Science, 1972), M.A. (Political Science, 1975), B.L. (1978), M.Phil. (Political Science, 1984), M.L. (International Law and Constitutional Law, 1986) and Ph.D. (International Law and Constitutional Law, 1996) all from the University of Madras and Read More …
Cyber Squatting: A Virus for Domain Names
“Lies and distortions can be spread, via the Internet, in an inexpensive way, and the effects are astounding” ―Tony Campolo 1. INTRODUCTION The Industrial Revolution brought people together with machines in factories, and the Internet revolution brought together people with Read More …