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When a Ship Sinks: Who Is Legally Responsible for the Lives Lost?
When a ship sinks or a maritime accident claims lives, who is responsible? Explore shipowner and captain liability, Indian maritime law, SOLAS safety rules, lifeboat requirements and passenger compensation.

Manoj Ambat
4 days ago


Judicial Over-Reliance on ADR: When Court-Driven Settlements Risk Undermining Justice
Courts increasingly promote ADR to reduce backlog and speed up dispute resolution. While beneficial, excessive reliance on mediation and settlement can compromise fairness, weaken legal precedent, and pressure weaker parties. This article explores when judicial encouragement of ADR strengthens justice and when it risks backfiring

Manoj Ambat
Apr 2


National Security and Constitutional Limits: When Can States Lawfully Curtail Rights Under International Law?
When can a State lawfully restrict fundamental rights in the name of national security? This article examines the constitutional limits imposed by international law, focusing on legality, necessity, proportionality, and non-derogable rights.

Manoj Ambat
Jan 26


Arrest of a Sitting Head of State Under International LawSovereign Immunity, Noon-Intervention, and the Limits of Unilateral Criminal Enforcement
This article examines whether international law permits the arrest of a sitting head of state in the absence of authorization from the United Nations or an international judicial body, focusing on sovereign immunity and non-intervention.

Manoj Ambat
Jan 5
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