Law of Armed Conflict : Application and Practice

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Description
Law of Armed Conflict : Application and Practice has been conceptualized as a clinical treatise on International Humanitarian Law. The increasing Humanitarian Law. The increasing role of India in strategic and security spheres mandates it must adhere to the laws of armed conflict in different situations of engagement. The problems depicted in the book would be useful for a cross section of rank and file on the notions of proportionality, distinction, protection, military necessity and command responsibility. The initial chapters would assist in the promulgation of a training strategy to promote dissemination of the law of armed conflict and its related disciplines by way of simulation, case studies and role play. The book is the first of its kind in South Asia. The practical examples depicting diverse issues of the means and methods of war will help strategic experts, military commanders, diplomats, media and all students interested in national defense.
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Table of Contents
01.    Introductory Remarks
02.    Training of Troops in Laws of Armed Conflict
03.    Honing Proficiency of Indian Armed Forces Personnel in International Law Related to Warfare
04.    Dissemination of IHL within Armed Forces During the Pandemic
05.    Compliance and Enforcement of IHL by Armed Forces
06.    International Humanitarian Law
07.    Opening Narrative
Syllabus of NLIU, Bhopal..................
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Author Details
Maj Gen (Prof) Nilendra Kumar has over 50 years of experience of working extensively across the legal space from the government of academic institutions and non-government agencies. He was awarded Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his contribution as Judge Advocate General of the Indian Army, where he served for over 38 years. He is a Director of the International Society of Military Law and Law of War. Maj Gen Kumar has published 22 books of which many have seen multiple editions. His areas of interest include human rights, ethics and security jurisprudence.