GENOCIDE:
INTERNATIONAL RELATION
NEWS: Indian military export to
Israel aiding genocide
WHAT’S
IN THE NEWS?
The top court’s dismissal
of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over
executive decisions in matters of foreign policy, especially in violations of
humanitarian law.
Genocide Convention (1948):
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India, as
a signatory, is obligated to prevent and punish genocide, including refraining
from arms exports that may aid in such acts.
Indian Constitution:
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Article
21 ensures the right to life and personal liberty, extending protections to
foreigners, which could be affected by military exports.
International Court of Justice
(ICJ) Precedents:
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The ICJ
has warned against arms exports to conflict zones, where such exports may be
linked to war crimes or genocide.
India’s Arms Exports to Israel:
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Despite
international concerns, India continues military exports to Israel during the
ongoing Gaza conflict, raising concerns about potential violations of
international humanitarian law.
ICJ Provisional Measures (2023):
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The ICJ issued measures against Israel for
violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza, calling for an immediate halt to
acts of violence.