International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict An Indian Perspectives

Abstract International Humanitarian law (IHL)is considered to be a significant tool in ensuring the safety of humanity in times of war and armed conflict . It primarily aims to harmonize and humanize the men-made devastation. The article dwells upon the standard setting norms of IHL inter allia the changing phenomenon of armed conflict. It also stresses the implementation of IHL at all levels by analyzing the humanitarian mandates of international agencies, treaty bodies and national government among others. The author has also focused on enforcement of IHL in the context of India by examining the intricacies of armed conflict in the region.