Author: Nandini

Statehood and Recognition in Public International Law From the perspective of public international law, the understanding of statehood and recognition is well-versed under the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States. It is a separate independent state that recognizes and enjoys certain rights, privileges, and obligations of the sovereign, which is called a recognized state. However, before a state is regarded as a state, it must first obtain de jure recognition. The lack of recognition can hinder a state’s ability to engage in international relations and access certain rights and privileges. A generally agreed framework for recognition is…

“Gold gets dug out of the ground in Africa or some place. Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.”— Warren Buffet (ProQuest eBook) Introduction India is a farmer’s land engaged in agricultural activities for sustenance and livelihood, contributing to the country’s economy. Therefore, it is well-known that agriculture remains the significant backbone of India’s economy. To perform agricultural activities, farmers face several challenges concerning capital accumulation to meet their farming needs, for necessary equipment, loads and trucks, or to…