~Eden De Horta (Editor, ISLR) The pandemic currently witnessed by the world is novel, unprecedented, and seemingly relentless as it observes no geographical boundaries. In these times, various administrations all over the world need to adhere to safety and healthcare laws. Though the Constitution of India is silent on the term and subject of ‘disaster’,Continue reading "Safety laws – Is the Indian Infrastructure enough?"

Justice NV Ramana, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court, is appointed as the Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will have a tenure of 16 months as the CJI. The appointment of the post is made by the President in exercise of the power conferred upon him under Article 124(2) which reads ‘EveryContinue reading "Justice NV Ramana to be the next Chief Justice of India"

Majority of Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements provide for a non-compliance mechanism, instead of a judicial or quasi-judicial process. Their objective is to bring about increased compliance among member states, instead of coercing them into following the mandate. This helps improve participation and ratification. The non-compliance procedures usually make recommendations and suggest course of actions that theContinue reading "NON-COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES UNDER PROTOCOLS & CONVENTIONS"

Environmental harm can be inflicted by State acts, Private acts, or acts committed outside the territory of a state. The transboundary nature of environmental harm was well demonstrated by the landmark case of Trail Smelter Arbitration - a precedent that continues to shape the narrative on Environmental Justice through judicial forums. The victim (a personContinue reading "EMERGING ALTERNATE FORUMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADJUDICATION"