Joshi, K. C. <br/><br/>
International Law and Human Rights / 
K. C. Joshi 
 - 4th Ed. 
 - Lucknow  Eastern Book Company  2019 
 - LIV, S-12, 612p. : ill. ; 24cm 
<br/><br/> It includes Preface, Brief Contents, Table of Cases, Chapters, and Subject Index Pages.<br/>Description:<br/>Overview:<br/><br/>The present edition has been thoroughly revised, updated and vastly enlarged. The author has added fresh material on old topics. The comprehensive coverage expands the view point of the reader and stimulates to think critically.<br/><br/>The revised edition provides leading cases on the subject as specified in the syllabus alongwith recent decisions of National and International courts. The work discusses recent issues like Rohingya Muslims, UN, Declaration on Child Rights,Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Rights of Ageing Peoples, Sabarimala judgment, Right to Privacy (Aadhaar), Decriminalisation of adultery, LGBT rights, etc.<br/><br/>International Law and Human Rights by K.C. Joshi is the most comprehensive textbook on the subject. In its 4th edition, the book is thoroughly revised with the latest syllabus. Three new chapters on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Social Inclusion of Human Rights and Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) have been added.<br/><br/>In Human Rights section of the book, provisions with respect to Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011 (17 of 2014) and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 have been added at appropriate places. Reference has also been made to path-breaking decisions of the Supreme Court of India with reference to human rights, e.g. Sabarimala judgment, right to privacy (Aadhaar), decriminalisation of adultery, LGBT rights among others.<br/><br/>In International Law part of the book, the Chilcot Report on United Kingdom’s Military Action in Iraq War (2003) and surgical operation by India are included. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 2017 is a pious wish of international community and finds place in this edition of the book. Environment continues to be a grave concern of international community and adoption of legally binding Paris Agreement, 2016 is a major achievement. This treaty has been discussed in the book.<br/><br/>The notable features of this book are:<br/><br/>    Short, accessible chapters so that you can navigate through the book with ease.<br/>    Fully updated with latest legislative and case law developments.<br/>    Includes a companion web resource EBC ExplorerTM (www.ebcexplorer.com), powered by SCC Online providing access to important cases, indicated by the Case PilotTM  icons.<br/>    Find articles on international law and human rights, updates, a discussion forum and a host of free learning resources on EBC ExplorerTM (www.ebcexplorer.com).<br/><br/>This book will be useful to law students, academicians as well as to judges and lawyers and anyone who is interested in reading about the subject. <br/><br/>Table Of Contents:<br/><br/>Table of Cases <br/><br/>Part I INTERNATIONAL LAW<br/><br/>1 . Introduction <br/><br/>2 . Sources and Evidences of International Law <br/><br/>3 . Codification of International Law<br/><br/>4 . Relation Between International Law and State Law <br/><br/>5. Subjects of International Law <br/><br/>6 . Recognition of States and Governments <br/><br/>7 . State Territory <br/><br/>8 . State Jurisdiction <br/><br/>9 . Law of the Sea <br/><br/>10 . State Responsibility <br/><br/>11 . State Succession <br/><br/>12 . Heads of States and Diplomatic Envoys <br/><br/>13 . Consular Relations <br/><br/>14 . Air Space and Outer Space <br/><br/>15 . Individual and the State <br/><br/>16 . Treaties <br/><br/>17 . International Organisations <br/><br/>18 . The Specialised Agencies <br/><br/>19 . Collective Security<br/><br/>20 . Regionalism and International Organisations <br/><br/>21 . Disarmament<br/><br/>22 . International Economic Law <br/><br/>23 . Settlement of International Disputes <br/><br/>24 . War and Armed Conflict <br/><br/>25 . Termination of War and Postliminium <br/><br/>26 . Enemy Character <br/><br/>27 . Law of War: International Humanitarian Law <br/><br/>28 . Belligerent Occupation <br/><br/>29 . Laws of Maritime Warfare<br/><br/>30 . War Crimes <br/><br/>31 . Neutrality <br/><br/>32 . Economic Warfare <br/><br/>33 . International Terrorism<br/><br/>34 . International Criminal Court <br/><br/>35 . Environment and International Law <br/><br/>Part II HUMAN RIGHTS<br/><br/>36 . Human Rights <br/><br/>37 . Human Rights and Humanitarian Law <br/><br/>38 . Social Inclusion of Human Rights <br/><br/>39 . Universal Declaration of Human Rights <br/><br/>40 . International Covenants on Human Rights <br/><br/>41 . Prevention of Inhuman Acts <br/><br/>42 . Protection of Vulnerable Groups <br/><br/>43 . Regional Conventions on Human Rights <br/><br/>44 . Human Duties and Responsibilities <br/><br/>45 . Declaration on Human Rights Defenders <br/><br/>46 . Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)<br/><br/>47 . Human Rights in India<br/><br/>48 . Human Rights Commissions in India <br/><br/>Subject Index<br/><br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788194284826 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human rights; International law; 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>341 JOS