Recently, the Indian Government lost an arbitration dispute invoked by Vodafone International Holding BV (“Vodafone International”)under the India – Netherlands Bilateral Investment Treaty, at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The PCA held[1] that the retrospective application of capital gains tax by the Indian Government on the company was a breach of the fair andContinueContinue reading “Enforcement of BIT Awards in India”
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WTO Members Agreed to Continue Discussion on IP Waiver in Response to COVID-19
The WTO members on 10 December agreed to continue discussion on the proposal initiated by India and South Africa at the meeting of the Council on TRIPS. The proposal was made for a temporary waiver of certain TRIPS obligations in response to COVID-19. The proposal was later on co-sponsored by delegations of Kenya, Eswatini, Pakistan,ContinueContinue reading “WTO Members Agreed to Continue Discussion on IP Waiver in Response to COVID-19”
European Union Adopts a Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime
The Council of European Union (EU) adopted decision and a regulation to establish a ‘Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime’ on December 7, 2020.
United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Elect Five Members of International Court of Justice
The General Assembly and the Security Council of the United Nations on 12 November (2020) elected five Members of the International Court of Justice for a term of office of nine years, beginning on 6 February 2021. Judges Xue Hanqin (China), Peter Tomka (Slovakia), Julia Sebutinde (Uganda) and Yuji Iwasawa (Japan) were re-elected as MembersContinueContinue reading “United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Elect Five Members of International Court of Justice”
Call for Researchers
ISLR is looking for researchers to work on the various issues of national and international importance. Work Description To publish legal updates relating to domestic law and international law.To write short/long articles on contemporary legal issues.To work on projects laid by ISLR. EligibilityUndergraduate/postgraduate law students, research scholars and young academicians. Desirable Qualificationknowledge of WordPress, CANVA,ContinueContinue reading “Call for Researchers”
New President and Vice-President Elected at The International Tribunal for the Law of Sea
Judge Hoffmann (South Africa) was elected by the members of the ITLOS as President and Judge Heidar (Iceland) as Vice-President on 2 October 2020, for the period 2020–2023. The election took place during the fiftieth administrative session of the Tribunal, which is taking place in a hybrid format, with fifteen judges present in the courtroomContinueContinue reading “New President and Vice-President Elected at The International Tribunal for the Law of Sea”
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to Come into Force on 22 January 2021
With the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification or accession on 24 October 2020, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, adopted in New York on 7 July 2017, shall enter into force on 22 January 2021, in accordance with its article 15, paragraph which says that the treaty shall enter into force 90ContinueContinue reading “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to Come into Force on 22 January 2021”
Let us Simply Criminalize Institutional Nikah-Halala
Halala in essence claims to make a woman lawful or purify for former husband by involving the agency of third man through a sham marriage. This is not allowed under the Shariah law.
The Legality of Electoral Bonds
A truly free and fair election can take place only when both transparency and right to information go hand in hand.
Recitation of Preamble and India’s First National Referendum
The protesters are reminding those in power that constitutional government should not just follow the text of the Constitution but also adhere to its spirit and values in practice.
Indian Society for Legal Research 