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PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Amid International Legal Concerns

IndiaVision Wednesday, 4 September 2024
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to Israel. The petition, led by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, challenges the Modi-led government’s continued military support to Israel, citing violations of international humanitarian laws and India’s obligations under the Constitution. The move follows a recent ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza as potential breaches of the Genocide Convention. The petition underscores concerns that India’s involvement could lead to complicity in international crimes and calls for immediate action to cancel all existing and future arms export licenses to […]

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports to Israel Amid International Legal Concerns
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