Treaty Modification due to Subsequent Agreements and Subsequent Practice

von ANIKA SEHGAL The term “civilised nations” in Article 38(1)(c) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ Statute) has long been criticized for its colonial undertones and exclusionary implications. The present article first examines the historical and interpretive challenges posed by the phrase “civilised nations” in Article 38(1)(c)…