The Indian Blog of International Law publishes analyses and commentary on international legal issues with a focus on South Asia and global governance. It covers topics such as advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice, state obligations under international law, humanitarian assistance in conflict zones, diplomatic recognition, and India's role in multilateral institutions like the United Nations. The blog also explores regional perspectives on international disputes, the intersection of international law with domestic politics, and developments in international legal scholarship. It engages with themes including human rights, state sovereignty, international dispute resolution, and the legal implications of diplomatic practices.
Sarthak Sahoo
In 2013, Timor-Leste instituted proceedings against Australia in Seizure and Detention of Certain Documents and Data at the International Court of Justice (ICJ/Court). The dispute concerned Australian authorities’ alleged seizure of confidential data and documents from Timor-Leste’s legal…
Arunava Banerjee
Introduction
On 30 September 2026, Her Excellency Judge Neeru Chadha’s term at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS or the Tribunal) came to an end. Her nine-years-long tenure (2017-2026) saw her on the bench…
Abebew Sisay & Abrham Mamo
Introduction
To date, numerous armed conflicts have happened between actors of international law, particularly between states, as well as between state and non-state actors. These armed conflicts have caused severe devastation to civilians and civilian…
Kshitij Saruparia and Apeksha Kachhawaha
On 5 July 2026, five months after the Indian Coast Guard intercepted the tankers Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia roughly one hundred nautical miles west of Mumbai, a monsoon storm nearly finished what…
Kshitij Saruparia and Apeksha Kachhawaha
On 5 February 2026, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted three tankers, the Stellar Ruby, the Asphalt Star and a vessel then sailing as the Al Jafzia, roughly one hundred nautical miles west of Mumbai. All…
Angad Singh Chadha and Shubhamanyu Lahiri
Introduction
Nearly four years after the commencement of the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe concluded a bilateral agreement with Ukraine establishing the Special Tribunal…
Rajbeer Singh Saluja
How It Started: The Spark Behind the Violence
The violence in Manipur began on 3 May 2023 following a “Tribal Solidarity March” organised by the All-Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled…
Sarthak Sahoo
The two-element approach to identifying customary international law is now the mainstay in international law scholarship and practice. However, while this legible and demanding test makes the identification process more predictable, neither the International Court of Justice nor…
Arunava Banerjee
The story of international law spans differently when viewed through the objects that shape its performance. In this tale, a shipping container does not simply carry goods; rather, it carries a particular vision of global commerce and trade…
Gidey Belay Assefa
The EU-Australia FTA: Investment Protection not Covered
On 24 March 2026, the European Union (EU) and Australia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at removing tariffs and technical barriers to trade between themselves. The agreement, however, does…
