Tag Archives: International Court of Justice

Resisting the Virtual Drift – The Importance of Physical Presence in the Courtroom

By: Carla Rubio Within the four corners of a courtroom, lawyers are more than advocates; they are performers. From the moment they enter a courthouse, they begin a carefully constructed performance that serves to establish authority and gravity. The space itself and the formality of the setting demand respect. It’s a ritual, one that legitimizes […]

India and Pakistan at the ICJ: Espionage, Human Rights, and the Baloch

Ramya Ramachanderan – In May 2017, India initiated proceedings before the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) against Pakistan alleging the violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (“VCCR”) when Pakistan’s military court detained, placed on trial, and sentenced to death, an Indian national, Mr. Kulbhushan Jadhav.[1] The Pakistani Court had sentenced Jadhav to death in […]