Africa
Power of Court to Set Aside its own Verdict; Exception to the Doctrine of Functus Officio – Akilu Saadu
The Power of the Court to Set Aside its own Verdict; an Exception to the Doctrine of Functus Officio Introduction Generally, the legal procedure allows the courts to determine any case before it which the court has a legal capacity or required jurisdiction to determine such matters (This is pursuant
OPEC: History, Structure, Mission, Challenges, Nigeria – Inioluwa Olaposi
OPEC The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is an intergovernmental organisation or cartel of 12 countries. The stated mission of the organisation is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries and ensure the stabilisation of oil markets, in order to secure an efficient, economic
Enhancing the Reproductive and Sexual Health of Women Through the Sustainable Development Goals – Waleeyah Olalekan
Enhancing the Reproductive and Sexual Health of Women Through the Sustainable Development Goals It will not be disputable to accept that if we all pause for a few minutes to think about how the world is becoming negligent of germane issues, especially the ones that are pressingly affecting the lives
Asia
POSH Law in India (Evolution and Impact) – Shreya Chopra
POSH Law in India This Article Talks about how the POSH Law came into existence in India. Let’s Read to find out the history behind the ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act’ that was passed in the year 2013. Later in the article we will
Issues Faced by First Generation Lawyers in India – Adv Sayyog Sharma
Issues Faced by First Generation Lawyers Is it really challenging for first generation individuals to establish a successful career?Analysis Becoming a successful lawyer in India is particularly challenging for first-generation lawyers. Building a career in law is tough for any lawyer, whether they come from a legal background or not.
Development of the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 – Rakshit Sharma
History and Development of the Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 or the DPDPA is an act to provide for the processing of digital personal data of individuals in such a manner that it recognises both the rights of the individuals to
International
Basic Rules of IHL: Distinction, Proportionality, Precaution – Inioluwa Olaposi
Basic Rules of IHL (International Humanitarian Law) The basic rules of International Humanitarian Law are distinction, proportionality, precaution and the prohibition on the infliction of unnecessary suffering. These rules strike a balance between military necessity and respect for humanity in situations of armed conflict. Understanding IHL requires appreciating its basic
IHL and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) – Inioluwa Olaposi
IHL and IHRL International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Right Law (IHRL) are both branches of public international law that seek to protect the lives and dignity of people. Though IHL and IHRL or human rights law are similar on certain grounds, they are also distinct. IHL is different
History and Emergence of modern International Humanitarian Law (IHL) – Inioluwa Olaposi
The History and Emergence of modern IHL International Humanitarian Law has an ancient history that can be traced to diverse historical practices and documents. Many ancient societies had their own customs for conducting war, including the Papuans, Persians, Sumerians, Greeks, and Romans. For example, the Indian epic Mahabharata (c. 400