This book brings together disparate views which attempt to locate India in the contemporary
international legal order. The essays endeavour to explore critically India's role and attitude
towards international law in various fields and its influence and contribution in the
development of the latter. The contributions are also of historical value as they analyse the
present as part of a historical trajectory. Drawing upon the current and historical practices
from their respective fields the authors attempt to highlight some critical aspects involving
India and international law. These aspects broadly underline India's drift from its traditional
role as an ally and proponent of the third world towards the pragmatism of self-interest
behaviour that is often compelled by internal political and economic conditions as well as the
dictates of external forces.
