THE CONCEPT AND CHALLENGES OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

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In this article I intend to cover the crux of International humanitarian Law. I will be focusing on the major reasons that led to the formation of law and how through the course of time the civilians have been affected. I will be giving a brief insight into the various conventions and treaties. Also through the course of the article I will be discussing on the effectiveness of this law as well as the challenges that it is put through in the current scenario. My conclusion would state the effective measures to be adopted to combat the challenges of the same

Authored by Gagana S, Ramaiah College of Law.

THE REPERCUSSIONS OF COVID-19 ON CYBER SECURITY

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Every aspect of human life has been devastated due to an unprecedented pandemic. The repercussions are of such great scale that it could not have been anticipated. It has affected lives directly and the living and livelihood indirectly. Not to forget is the fact that the pandemic affected the rich and the poor, it did not spare even the privileged class. Though the nature of damage among each class varied, the impact of it cannot be neglected. One such major impact which was not given prime importance was about the threat of cyber security when the entire world was forced to connect virtually! The sad part is that though technology helped us in connecting, it resulted in being the cause of the greatest threat.

Authored by Gagana S, MS Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore.

DO CURRENT MARITIME LAWS EFFECTIVELY SAFEGUARD MARITIME SECURITY?

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The sea has consistently been a significant wellspring of nourishment for the existence it produced, and from most punctual written history it has additionally served exchange and business, experience and revelation. It has isolated and united individuals. The law of the ocean is an assemblage of customs, deals, and peaceful accords by which governments keep everything under control, efficiency, and serene relations on the ocean. Safeguarding of the Seas is not just a legal soup but a fundamental responsibility.The ocean produces over half of the world’s oxygen. Many medicinal products come from the ocean; many economic benefits come from Oceans.

Authored by Author: Devang Bhatia, Delhi Metropolitan Education, GGSIPU.

THE REGULATION OF CHILD LABOR UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL LAW

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In the world, where the most populated countries, around two in ten children are engaged in child labour. The most observed reason behind it is Poverty and lack of schools. In a country, there are so many families which belongs to below poverty line and that is the only concern for which they push their children to work and earn for their family livelihood. Since there is no way of education for the children who are below poverty line, this major topic, so called “child Labour” has become Headline of every day’s newspaper. This article will give a decent knowledge about how the child labour is increasing in different sectors Internationally and how the international law is implementing laws to regulate child labor.

Authored by: Aman Verma, Bharati Vidyapeeth University.

ONLINE BULLYING AND ITS LEGAL ASPECTS WITH RESPECT TO THE INTERNATIONAL LAW

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n present time, the observations of researchers have said that the people are anxious towards the extension of property in outer space and concerned about the full usage of lands beyond the earth. To rule the activities in outer space, the United Online bullying has severe psychological and legal consequences for the world. Online bullying is an aggressive and intentional behavior over the internet against people who cannot easily defend themselves. The two phenomena may have negative consequences for the physical and psychological health of the victims. Lots of country make a law against online bullying, it does not only victim harass physically, but mentally also. As the use of Internet increases the problem from it also arising. Government and judiciary have to take a look on make a law against online bullying so that people could understand about these.

Authored by: Pooja Shrivastav, IME Law College.

INTERNET PIRACY AND COUNTERFEIT PROBLEMS

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Internet piracy and counterfeiting problem continuous to spread the world. In this article we used cyber crime cases methods to study the effect which underlines calls for stringent anti-piracy measures, namely that infringement had detrimental impact on our societies. we also discuss how to crack internet piracy method like phishing, pharming, spyware, cyber crime under IT ACT 2008. Internet piracy is illegal or immoral and punishable in India and different countries like India take strict action against internet piracy. And make some laws to punishment if someone do like this type of activities. like this article mention some cases like a look-alike website, cyber crime, bazee.com case, bomb hoax mail, the bank NSP case, Andhra Pradeshtax case.

Authored by: Pooja Shrivastav, IME Law College.

AN OVERALL ANALYSIS ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICIES

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Environmental law is based on the rules and regulations which are followed to protect our environment from any kind of health hazards or problems to us as well as the society. The quality of environment has been deteriorating since two decades due to weak policy and rules and the gap between real and virtual achievement of such policies.

Authored by Swapna Sudha Sahoo, SOA Deemed To Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Protection of Intellectual Property Rights Through Bilateral Investment Treaty

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The incorporation of IP rights in the concept of ‘investment’ in Bilateral Investment Treaties illustrates the significance of many investment operations of securing such intangible assets. In view of the rapid growth of innovative sectors, such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, which depend on patent security, IP can be a major strategic advantage and is all the more relevant. The value of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, etc in commercial ties between countries is expressed in the incorporation of IP-related clauses in BITs. Although there are relevant provisions in IP, there are also parallels between some sets of arrangements. There are also variations that have significant legal implications.

Authored by Roudro Mukhopadhyay, OP Jindal University.

LOCAL LAWS VS. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAWS

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This article discusses the relationship between International maritime law and local maritime law from legislative and judicial perspectives. It explains the relationship through India’s implementation of international maritime conventions. The article concludes that the relationship has a well-developed pattern based on legislative structures and judicial processes. With strong historical roots and traditions, the relationship is motivated by international comity and has firm grounding in international and domestic public policy in support of international uniformity to facilitate international commerce.

Authored by Rama Gandhi, NMIMS School Of Law.

EFFICIENCY OF INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNALS ON WAR CRIMES

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There exist numerous road blocks in effectively managing war crimes by international forums, the efforts during this behalf are noteworthy. The concept of establishment of anInternational Tribunals is itself an accomplishment, yet a challenge not only to the justice system in itself, but all the member states of the globally. The tribunals haven’t proved to be entirely efficient in managing war crimes. Nevertheless, with modifications within the functioning of those tribunals, the concept of world co -operation in bringing criminals of war crimes to trial cannot be far-fetched amid this period.

Authored by Mithannsh Jain, Christ University.