This book engages with different aspects of India’s practice of international law. It covers a diverse range of areas such as human rights, humanitarian law, migration, diplomacy, extradition, environment, trade, investment, taxation, cyberspace, data protection, maritime, and intellectual property to showcase India’s strong commitment to respect and observe international law.
The volume discusses various themes which include:
Legal and constitutional framework; Air, space, and atomic energy; Environment; Sea and maritime law; Trade, investment, and taxation; Conflict of laws; IT and data protection; Human rights and humanitarian law; Issues of refugees and internally displaced persons; Extradition and diplomatic immunities; Intellectual property; International obligations.
The essays in this book also establish the linkage between observance of international law and bilateral and multilateral relations between different countries.
Comprehensive and analytical, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of law, international law, human rights, and foreign policy. It will also be an invaluable companion for professionals in law firms and think tanks, bureaucrats, and diplomats.
Edited by:
Siddhartha Misra
Imprint: Routledge India
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 1.120kg
ISBN: 9781032017433
ISBN 10: 1032017430
Pages: 498
Publication Date: 19 March 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Part I: Legal and Constitutional Framework 1. Enforcement of International Law in India – Constitutional and Legal Framework Part II: Human Rights, Humanitarian Law, and Refugees 2. International Human Rights Law in India– Practice and Trends 3. Implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in India 4. Global Regime on Protection of Refugees and India’s Response: A Way Forward Part III: Diplomacy – Privileges, Immunities and Extradition 5. Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities – Indian Practice, Approach and Trends 6. Legal Immunity of International Organisations: Reception, Praxis and Trend in India 7. Indian Practice of International Extradition Law Part IV: Environment and Atomic Energy 8. Reception of International Environmental Law in India 9. Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act of India- A Critical Perspective Regarding Supplier’s Liability Part V: Investment, Trade, Taxation and Conflict of Laws 10. India’s Perspective on the Evolution of International Investment Law 11. Commercial and Investor State Disputes Settlement, the Role of UNCITRAL and Indian Practice – An Analysis 12. India and the WTO – Initiatives Taken at a Glance 13. International Double Taxation Avoidance Law and Indian Practice 14. Indian Practice of Private International Law Part VI: Sea and Maritime 15. India’s Response to International Law of the Sea 16. India’s Compliance of International Maritime Law – Jurisdiction and Claims Part VII: Air and Space 17. Indian Practice of International Space and Remote Sensing Laws 18. Indian Practice of International Civil Aviation Law Part VIII: Cyber Security and Data Protection 19. International Cyberspace Law in India – Needs, Challenges and Way Forward 20. Protection of Data and Privacy in the Digital Age: International Obligations and Indian Practice Part IX: Intellectual Property Law 21. Indian Practice of International Copyright Law 22. International Patents Law and Indian Practice 23. Indian Practice of International Trademarks Law
Siddhartha Misra is a Senior Assistant Professor in Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. He has vast experience of teaching and research in international law and related areas. He has written extensively on these areas in various books and research journals and made many conference presentations. He has been a part of research projects on various socio-legal issues in India. He regularly writes for leading newspapers and magazines in India and is on editorial boards of various law journals.
