Mr Gaurav Sen1
1Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Biography:
Gaurav Sen is a PhD Scholar at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He works on Maritime Security and Small States security.
Abstract:
The Chagos Archipelago case represents a watershed moment in international law that fundamentally challenges the persistent colonial structures embedded within the contemporary international legal framework. This paper examines how the 2019 International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 marks a pivotal shift in post-colonial jurisprudence. Through a critical analysis of primary legal documents, state practice, and theoretical frameworks, this study demonstrates how the case exemplifies both the limitations and transformative potential of international law in addressing colonial legacies.