International Conventions have been first listed under the UN Charter 1945 in Article 38 which lays down the relevant sources of International Law. They may be general or particular, but are expressly recognized by the ‘contesting states.’ International Conventions may be described as agreements between countries. It may also be referred to as a ‘contract between states.’ Conventions are usually agreements between two or more states. They lay down a set of rules for these states to act upon to bring about a greater change in certain global aspects or even at the domestic level. Conventions are used synonymously with Treaties and Covenants[1]. The former has been defined under the…

The enforceability of the Directive Principles of State Policy by the courts. The laws governing India have many dimensions and interpretations. Its unique composure makes it stand out when compared to the rest of the world’s governing laws. Our country might have innumerable laws but the survival of these laws can only be sustained if they align with the constitution of India. Hence, from this, we can decipher that the constitution of India is the very law of the land, and the flexible interpretation of the articles according to the requirements of the country’s needs makes it the supreme law. The constitution of India has XXII parts (12 parts) with…

CUSTOMARY LAW IN INDIA AND THEIR LEGAL ASPECTS Custom is a particular pattern of behavior or actions that are established in the community. It is a mechanism for ensuring social control, a set of directions for the humans to live within that community and for the society to be alive perpetually. The concept of custom is defined and opined upon by many scholars. Custom is a word that is used to apply to the totality of behavior patterns that are carried by tradition and lodged in the group, as contrasted with mere random personal activities of the individual.[1] On the other hand, Radin iterated that customs are regarded as habitual…