India, Citizenship and TWAIL

Introduction    In recent years there has been an emerging consensus that India’s relationship with international law has been that of  ‘creeping monism’. In interpreting fundamental rights, Indian courts have been inclined to apply international law obligations. On the other hand in matters of refugee rights or citizenship, petitions have been summarily dismissed without engaging with India’s international law obligations. Against this backdrop, India’s Citizenship Amended … Continue reading India, Citizenship and TWAIL