DOI: 10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i80006

  DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2025v2i80006

Introductory Paragraph: Contrary to popular belief, everything is not fair in love and war. While no specific rules or laws govern the field of love, there are customary laws and conventions that apply to times of war, specifically the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In the current world scenario where, as one war between two countries temporarily settles, another one between two other countries erupts, it is important to understand the implications on the parties involved, and more importantly, the impact it has on the civilians. This paper seeks to discuss the concept of IHL and how its implementation affects those in war zones and conflict-ridden States. It also elaborates on the relationship between human rights law and humanitarian law. Further, the paper brings to light India’s engagement with IHL and how well India has adopted its principles and integrated them to uphold human rights and save human lives.