Are there any exemptions/ exceptions to sanctions  The aim of the sanctions regime is to curb the activity of specified individuals/ entities and not target the general masses per se. Hence the sanctions regime includes various exceptions and exemptions.  Often the terms exceptions and exemptions are used interchangeably. However there is a thin line of...Read More

Does India impose any sanctions  India as a country does not have an autonomous sanctions regime. Hence, per se by itself it does not impose any sanctions. However, as India is a member of the United Nations, it needs to comply with the sanctions which are imposed by the United Nations. Does India maintain a...Read More

What are sanctions  Imposition of sanctions is a legal measure wherein restrictions can be imposed against any person/ entity that does not respect the international laws. They include a broad range of enforcement options that do not involve the use of armed force. Sanctions are usually regarded as a non-military means of coercion.  International sanctions...Read More