In recent decades, the oceans—once perceived as boundless and self-purifying—have faced serious threats from pollution. Marine pollution refers to the direct or indirect introduction of sub...

The recent sightings of deep-sea creatures, such as anglerfish and electric fish, in shallow waters are a cause for concern. These species are typically found in the dark, high-pressure environ...

India, with its vast coastline of over 7,500 kilometers, has always had a strategic maritime presence. To ensure its sovereign rights over the surrounding waters and resources, India enacted th...

Water has long been a source of life, sustenance, and development — but it has also become a source of conflict. In India, inter-state water disputes are not new, but few have matched the int...

Introduction Of The Narmada River:The Narmada is one of India’s largest rivers, flowing across three states: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.Length:1,312 km (3rd largest in India).Th...

Water is life, and for countries that share transboundary rivers, it can also be a matter of diplomacy, conflict, and cooperation. One of the most enduring examples of successful water-sharing ...

The increasing interconnectedness of global trade has amplified the significance of efficient and streamlined logistics. Multimodal transportation, which involves the movement of goods using a ...

The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III), while a significant achievement in international maritime law, is increasingly challenged by modern oceanic issues. This p...

Water is one of the most critical natural resources, and its equitable distribution is a matter of national importance, particularly in a country like India, where multiple states share river s...

Piracy is one of the oldest threats to maritime security, dating back to ancient times. However, in the modern era, piracy remains a significant challenge, particularly in regions like the Gulf...

Water is one of the most crucial resources for any state, but when rivers flow across multiple states, disputes over their usage often arise. Recognizing the need for a structured mechanism to ...

The Narmada water dispute is a long-standing and deeply complex issue involving multiple states Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan each fightingg for its share of the river's w...

Water disputes between states have been a persistent challenge in India, often leading to legal battles, political tensions, and social unrest. Among them, the Cauvery water dispute stands out ...

It might sound strange to an Idle person at first that a ship can be arrested because all we have heard is that a person is arrested for some unlawful act. Although anomolous to normal individu...

India is known for its rich maritime geography, with its nine coastal states and union territories hosting numerous ports, each playing a significant role in the maritime economy. The terms Admiral...

This article examines the critical intersection of water rights and management in business, emphasizing the growing importance of sustainable water use amid increasing scarcity. It explores t...

The attacks on ships off the coast of Somalia have brought piracy to global attention, prompting responses from the United Nations Security Council ( UNSCUNSC ). The UNSC has used its authori...

In order to ascertain if the "specific legal regime" outlined in UNCLOS Part V has established a stable and dependable system that has endured throughout time, this Article will analy...

The M/V Ever Given's six-day grounding in the Suez Canal caused havoc throughout the marine industry. Particularly, the abrupt shutdown of the canal caused hundreds of vessels to be delayed, ...

The evolution of maritime security spans centuries and reflects changing geopolitical dynamics, technological advancements, and emerging threats in the global maritime domain. Early Navigation ...

Maritime security within customary international law is a significant aspect of global maritime governance, as it provides guidance and norms for addressing security threats at sea based on est...

The Corfu Channel Case was the inaugural case in public international law heard by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). As the first case following the ICJ's establishment in 1945, it was ...

The international law on the sea offers a framework for behavior that must be followed, particularly in connection to commercial interests. It controls marine navigation, oil and gas extraction...

The world's oceans are a vast reservoir of resources that support life, livelihoods, and economies around the globe. From fish stocks to minerals, energy sources to shipping lanes, the seas pro...

Digitalization of Maritime Law and Its ImpactThe maritime industry, one of the oldest and most significant sectors in global trade, is undergoing a profound transformation through digitalization....

The region's legal and geopolitical environments are changing dramatically as a result of the melting Arctic ice, especially in the area of marine law. With a focus on environmental protection,...

Law of the Sea is a body of international law that concerns the principles and rules by which public entities, especially states, interact in maritime matters, including navigational rights, s...

The United Nations Convention at the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a complete international treaty that governs the use of the arena's oceans and seas. Adopted in 1982, UNCLOS is often known as th...

The seas and oceans around the world play a vital role in Global trade, security, and environmental sustainability. India, a maritime country with a long 7516.6 km coastline, understands the si...

The following is a brief analysis of the topic titled 'Admiralty Court and Mayor Court'. This topic has been read, shortened and examined broadly under the following heads:- European Settlement...

Legal Guide To Maritime LawThe purpose of maritime law is to govern private, international, and domestic nautical matters. More specifically, these laws protect maritime workers who have sustai...

Public International Law: Public international law is the body of law created through the interactions between nations. International law is the law of the international community of states. T...

Maritime Boundaries And JurisdictionThe Italian Republic V. The Republic Of India, The "Enrica Lexie" Incident: Permanent Court of Arbitration, 21 May 2020 Ratio Of The Case India and Italy s...

There are oceans and seas covering over 70% of the earth's surface, including a vast array of different types of organisms. However, due to waste, dumping, and pollution caused by scientific me...

Issue: Whether, according to the relevant laws and legal principles, do Indian High Courts(in this case, specifically the Andhra Pradesh High Court) have admiralty jurisdiction against a forei...

One would concur that an important part of international maritime trade is played by Marine Insurance. Global Maritime trade is affected hugely by the policies of maritime insurance being follo...

Whatever may be the diversity of the definitions in other respects, all writers concur in holding that robbery or forcible depredations upon the sea animo furandi, is piracy Introduction Pi...

Maritime LawOver the centuries, the maritime law has developed since the colonial times which are considered as a wide ranging branch of law.  The inception of the maritime law can be traced...

Ocean covers nearly 2/3rd of the earth's surface and play a central role in earths major processes. More than a billion people worldwide depends upon food from the ocean as their primary source...

The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 was introduced by the Lok Sabha by the union ministry for ports, shipping, and waterways. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 22, 2021....

For hundreds of years, the marine environment was free from regulation of fishing, shipping, and resource exploitation. Over time, coastal States....had an increased interest in national secur...

Parties to the Case: Plaintiff: Belize v/s Defendant: France Cited Legislation: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 - Judgment Bench: International Tribunal fo...

Every now and then we get to hear in the news that one or two Seafarers got injured or died whilst doing some work and that the Employer is denying for paying any Compensation to the Seafarer o...

The South China Sea dispute is ostensibly over jurisdiction and sovereignty of islands, reefs and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in South China Sea. All the countries namely China, the Republic ...

In spite of clearly defined boundaries, maritime disputes are common where countries compete over inhabited and uninhabited islands. Sea as the most widely used means of trade and ...

It is a sad situation in the seas that, from where life arose and sustains, should now be in danger by the activities of another form of that life. But though the sea has changed in a sinister wa...

Today, almost every individual is affected due to the chaotic conditions being created out of COVID-19 effects, which is the fact acknowledged by all living on the land, for survival and otherw...

The topography of the Indian sub-continent has helped the country emerge as one of the largest and the most coveted players in the shipping industry. With 12 major ports and about 200 minor ports...

Shipping has always been the oldest mode of transport in India. It has also highly benefited the International Trade. In order to flourish the International Trade there must be an involvement i...

1. The law of the Sea convention 1982The law of seas governs all the rules and regulations related to seas. The main aim of the law of seas is to ensure that the coastal state that the sea i...

Registering a ship simply means giving identity to the ship. In order to regulate and control the ship's activities the International maritime community have favored for the concept of nationalit...