Author: Shahima Sherin

Abstract: International Criminal Court (ICC): Structure, Framework, and Global Role The International Criminal Court (ICC), established by the Rome Statute of 1998 and operational since 2002, stands as the world’s first permanent international tribunal dedicated to prosecuting individuals responsible for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of aggression. Functioning as a complementary institution to national courts, the ICC embodies a framework designed to ensure accountability, uphold the rights of defendants, and advance victim-centered justice. Its structure comprises independent prosecutorial, judicial, and defence functions, while also granting unprecedented participatory rights to victims, who may engage directly in proceedings…

Rani Gaidinliu – A Heroic Tribal Freedom Fighter In India’s extensive freedom movement, tribal people often found themselves speaking out in the most outlandish corners — less heard, brave yet definitely heroic. These were people, whose characters were shaped by the drumbeat of the forest and the wisdom of oral traditions, by their intimate relationships of attachment to their land and people. When they were confronted with domination from outside, those people rose not just to defend their territorial integrity; also, to protect the very nature of their ways of life. Their courage was one that snuck underlined beneath their…

Abstract Delimitation in India is the process of redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituency boundaries to ensure equal representation, based on population data from the census. Governed by constitutional provisions and the Delimitation Act, it also adjusts reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The process faces political and constitutional challenges, particularly concerns over regional imbalances—northern states with higher populations could gain more seats, while southern states that have controlled population growth may lose representation. Additionally, the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and census postponement have further complicated the process. The delimitation of…