Author: Mehak Uppal

Introduction According to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT), a treaty is an “international agreement concluded between states in written form and governed by international law.”[1] The mandatory character of treaties is based on the customary international law notion that agreements are legally binding (PACTA SUNT SERVANDA). The creation of a treaty is not merely a bureaucratic exercise, but a dynamic interplay of negotiation, consent, and commitment. It reflects the evolving nature of international relations and the ongoing effort to create a more stable and predictable world order. Furthermore, the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties,…