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United Nations Convention on Law of Seas
Why it is in news?
- Central government told the Supreme Court that it accepts UNCLOS ruling as India is party to the convention.
Background:
- The mariners from Italy killed two fishermen form India near India’s territorial waters.
- Now tribunal under UNCLOS held that mariners will face criminal investigation in Italy. India is entitled to compensation for the loss of life. It’s freedom and right of navigation was violated by the Marines.
- Government’s move is in tune with Article 51(c) and (d) of the Constitution which mandates to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration
About UNCLOS
- The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was adopted in 1982.
- It lays down a comprehensive regime of law and order in the world's oceans and seas establishing rules governing all uses of the oceans and their resources.
- It embodies in one instrument traditional rules for the uses of the oceans and at the same time introduces new legal concepts and regimes and addresses new concerns.
- The Convention also provides the framework for further development of specific areas of the law of the sea.