Given the heightened threat perception in India from acts by non-state parties that are often supported by hostile states, the right under Article 37 will be a vital tool in the hands of the government. However, benefits will flow only when India ratifies Montreal ‘99 and amends national laws. This is because international conventions are applicable only as between ratifying states.
More is the tragedy because Kenya is among the 76 states that have ratified Montreal ‘99, while India continues to dither, unable to act.
The writer is the former representative of India to the International Civil Aviation Organisation, Montreal
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