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Status of J&K under international law
Free, impartial plebiscite might assist both parties and the people of Kashmir in resolving the longstanding dispute
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Lest bias creep in
Lofty humanist ideals may be expressed at other forums but they must not influence decision of judges
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Pakistan’s legal follies at Hague court
This is not the end of the road, it is just the beginning
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Pakistan at the ICJ
Pakistan has a better chance of persuading the ICJ that the Indian claim is not admissible for two main reasons
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The US strike against Syria was unlawful
US committed the crime of aggression under customary law and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 1998
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Legal perspective: Syria gas evidence must be sound
Security Council can authorise a strike against a sovereign state only after all peaceful means are exhausted.
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Analysis: Why Qadri must renounce Canadian citizenship
The Canadian authorities can revoke his refugee status as he has voluntarily come back to Pakistan.
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Analysis: Is the premier on his way out?
The court’s thinking could be swayed by consequences of arresting and sending PM to prison.
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Immunity vs NRO: How did the issue get so muddled?
Had SC dealt with immunity, prime minister would have no legal excuse for not implementing the NRO judgment.
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Analysis: The US is acting over and above the law
The CIA has virtually become a judge, a jury and an executioner violating international human rights law.