As the International Criminal Court marks 24 years of a historic experiment in global accountability, India’s continued absence raises troubling questions—not only about strategy and sovereignty, but about justice, leadership, and the moral architecture of a rules-based world order
As international law increasingly shapes domestic legal orders worldwide, India stands at a critical juncture—balancing sovereignty with global integration through constitutional mechanisms, judicial innovation, and legislative adaptation
Adopted in 1973 through the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case, the Doctrine remains the bulwark of India’s constitutional democracy, balancing parliamentary power and judicial oversight as India confronts new challenges in its democratic journey