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use of force

The project of international law must not be abandoned

The law on the use of force rests on two foundations: Treaty and custom. Treaty law is anchored in the UN Charter, to which the US is a founding party. Customary international law, by contrast, emerges from the consistent practice of states, undertaken under a belief that such conduct is legally required. (AFP)
Published on Feb 09, 2026 09:12 pm IST

Prosecutors clear cops who fired 98 shots at Dexter Reed in Chicago stop killing

Dexter Reed was hit 13 times, including on his legs and chest, according to the Cook County medical examiner.
Published on Aug 14, 2025 04:26 am IST

India’s strategic culture and how it uses force

There appears to be a politico-cultural intent to define the limits of force even before it begins (PTI)
Published on Jun 08, 2025 08:12 pm IST

Won’t hesitate to order use of force to clear site: HC on YPS Chowk logjam

Since January 7, the rotary, near the Chandigarh-Mohali border, has been blocked for traffic due to the protest by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha that has been demanding release of Sikh prisoners, majorly hitting inter-city movement of traffic. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 02:38 am IST

BJP delegation to meet governor amid showdown with Bihar government

BJP legislators demonstrating after boycotting Bihar assembly session. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:08 pm IST