TY - BOOK AU - Joshi, K. C. TI - International Law and Human Rights SN - 9788194284826 U1 - 341 JOS 23rd PY - 2019/// CY - Lucknow PB - Eastern Book Company KW - Human rights; International law; N1 - It includes Preface, Brief Contents, Table of Cases, Chapters, and Subject Index Pages. Description: Overview: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The notable features of this book are: Short, accessible chapters so that you can navigate through the book with ease. Fully updated with latest legislative and case law developments. 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. 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). 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. Table Of Contents: Table of Cases Part I INTERNATIONAL LAW 1 . Introduction 2 . Sources and Evidences of International Law 3 . Codification of International Law 4 . Relation Between International Law and State Law 5. Subjects of International Law 6 . Recognition of States and Governments 7 . State Territory 8 . State Jurisdiction 9 . Law of the Sea 10 . State Responsibility 11 . State Succession 12 . Heads of States and Diplomatic Envoys 13 . Consular Relations 14 . Air Space and Outer Space 15 . Individual and the State 16 . Treaties 17 . International Organisations 18 . The Specialised Agencies 19 . Collective Security 20 . Regionalism and International Organisations 21 . Disarmament 22 . International Economic Law 23 . Settlement of International Disputes 24 . War and Armed Conflict 25 . Termination of War and Postliminium 26 . Enemy Character 27 . Law of War: International Humanitarian Law 28 . Belligerent Occupation 29 . Laws of Maritime Warfare 30 . War Crimes 31 . Neutrality 32 . Economic Warfare 33 . International Terrorism 34 . International Criminal Court 35 . Environment and International Law Part II HUMAN RIGHTS 36 . Human Rights 37 . Human Rights and Humanitarian Law 38 . Social Inclusion of Human Rights 39 . Universal Declaration of Human Rights 40 . International Covenants on Human Rights 41 . Prevention of Inhuman Acts 42 . Protection of Vulnerable Groups 43 . Regional Conventions on Human Rights 44 . Human Duties and Responsibilities 45 . Declaration on Human Rights Defenders 46 . Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) 47 . Human Rights in India 48 . Human Rights Commissions in India Subject Index UR - https://www.ebcwebstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=99030297 ER -