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ABOUT RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB <\/p>\n

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of nationalstature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. Recently the University has earned a coveted status of being one of the top-ranking law teaching institutions in the Country.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (CASH) <\/p>\n

The Centre for Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law (CASH) is one of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab’s flagship Centre. The Centre aims to further its objective of bridging the gap between theory and practice of humanitarian law. It is established to promote comparative research and discussion in the field of international humanitarian law. It focuses on analyzing current policy approaches on various areas of international humanitarian laws. It plans to streamline the process of learning through academic courses, programs, and publications. The Centre follows a multi-disciplinary approach for identifying problems in the field of international humanitarian law and endeavors to engage in dialogue to facilitate changes in it.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE COURSE <\/p>\n

International humanitarian law is a set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of the armed conflict. It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare. International humanitarian law is also known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict. International humanitarian law is part of international law, which is the body of rules governing relations between States. International law is contained in agreements between States — treaties or conventions — in customary rules, which consist of State practices considered by them as legally binding, and in general principles. International humanitarian law applies to armed conflicts. It does not regulate whether a State may use force; this is governed by an important, but distinct, part of international law set out in the United Nations Charter.<\/p>\n

The subject of International Humanitarian Law has assumed immense significance in India during the last decade or so and it is offering newer avenues for the law graduates in the Twenty First Century. Therefore, to ensure its recognition, compliance and to promote its development; it is essential to include International Humanitarian Law as a subject at an academic level. At the same time, it is the need of the hour to create awareness and interest among the students so that they can choose International Humanitarian Law for their future research. Centre for Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law (CASH) established at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab at Patiala has launched this two Credit Certificate Course to sensitize students, academicians and practitioners regarding the ethos and binding principles of International Humanitarian Law.<\/p>\n

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE <\/p>\n

The Course has been initiated with the following objectives:<\/p>\n