Basic Principles of International Humanitarian Law

Author(s)	Vikas H. Gandhi
Country	India
Abstract	International Humanitarian law [IHL] is a body of regulations that attempts to reduce the detrimental effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons. It confines the means and methods of combat while safeguarding those who choose not to participate in hostilities. It is a component of international law, the body of regulations directing relations between States, and may be referred to as the law of war or the law of armed conflict. Certain principles apply to armed conflicts, such as humanity, military necessity, proportionality, etc. This article examines the sources of law and circumstances in which those cardinal principles apply. Further, the article analyses the legal rules and provisions to apply to GCs and APs during armed conflicts.
Keywords	Principle of Humanity, Military Necessity, Proportionality, Distinction, Armed Conflict.
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 6, November-December 2023
Published On	2023-11-29
Cite This	Basic Principles of International Humanitarian Law - Vikas H. Gandhi - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 6, November-December 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i06.9476
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i06.9476
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gs63td

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