The action of the USA and Israel against Iran raise serious concerns under International Law regarding sovereignty and use of force. while often justified as self defense, they have increased regional instability.
The IAEA warns that military strikes on nuclear facilities violate international law and pose severe risks to Iran and the broader region. In an emergency UN session amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, both sides exchanged accusations, with Iran condemning Israel’s actions as harmful to diplomacy, while Israel justified them as necessary for national security.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 9) dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the continued supply of arms by Indian companies to Israel amidst its conflict with Palestine. A Bench Led by CJI questioned the Court’s jurisdiction to intervene in foreign policy matters, highlighting that such decisions traditionally fall within the domain of the government.
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to cancel licences and not to grant new ones to Indian firms exporting arms and other military equipments to Israel, which is fighting a war in Gaza. The PIL, filed through lawyer Prashant Bhushan, has made the union ministry of defence a party.
The International Court of Justice has issued provisional measures against Israel, aimed at preventing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. This ruling, supported by Justice Dalveer Bhandari, an esteemed Indian judge, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and mandates Israel to take steps to protect civilians and prevent acts that could lead to genocide.
The UN’s top court holds hearings on alleged Gaza genocide. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide, demands emergency suspension of military campaign in Gaza. Landmark legal confrontation between two nations with deep historical ties. Case garners international attention, sparking global debate on human rights and international law. Verdict’s implications reach far beyond the two nations involved.