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
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…
Gurman Narula
In 1917, as the First World War raged across Europe, a businessman named Seth Jumma Lal Ruthia sat in Sehore and made a decision that seemed entirely sensible at the time. He subscribed Rs. 35,000 to the Indian…
Aman Kumar
A few Special Rapporteurs and an Independent Expert of the United Nations Human Rights Council have written to both India and Pakistan regarding the war these countries fought in May 2025. This ‘Communication’ asks for ‘Observations’ by the…
Aman Kumar
In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan War in May 2025, the Indian government decided to send seven groups of parliamentarians to multiple countries. At the time, it was said that the aim was to convey India’s position on…
Shubhamanyu Lahiri
On 22nd October 2025, the ICJ delivered its Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Obligations in Relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nationsto other International Organisations and Third States in and in Relation to the Occupied Palestinian…
Sarthak Sahoo
Introduction
On 22 October 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ/Court) delivered its advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations on humanitarian relief in the occupied Palestinian territories. This came pursuant to UN General Assembly resolution 79/232 of December 2024,…
Shantanu Singh
On October 7, 2025, the Economic Times reported that the Indian government planned to send a delegation of Members of Parliament (MP) to New York to attend the UN General Assembly’s (UNGA) 80th session. The report said that…
Aman Kumar
It has been eight years since I started blogging on this space. My own understanding of international law has evolved so much throughout these eight years. Prof. B S Chimni (International Institutions Today, EJIL-2004) was introduced…
