Military Rule and Civil Rights
- Restriction of Freedoms: Under military rule, civil liberties like speech, assembly, and press are often limited.
- Debate on Security vs. Rights: This restriction leads to debates on balancing national security with civil rights.
- Habeas Corpus Suspension: There’s often a suspension of habeas corpus, resulting in detentions without legal recourse and potential human rights issues.
- Judiciary’s Role: The judiciary acts as a safeguard, ensuring military rule actions comply with legal standards.
- International Law’s Importance: Upholding human rights during military rule is reinforced by international law.
- Transition to Civilian Rule: The shift back to civilian governance involves reassessing and restoring civil liberties.
Martial Law
Martial law is the suspension of civilian legal procedures in favor of military authority and the replacement of civilian administration with military rule. Normal civil freedoms may be suspended while martial law is in effect, either for a predetermined period of time or indefinitely. Martial law is typically imposed during times of conflict and/or natural disasters and civil unrest. In the event of a military coup, martial law may be imposed as an alternative.
In this article, you will learn about everything related to martial law, its meaning, and the history of martial law in the US and India.
Table of Content
- What is Martial Law?
- What Happens During Martial Law?
- Declaration of Martial Law
- History of Martial Law in the U.S
- Background of Martial Law in the U.S.
- Martial Law History in India
- Declaration of Martial law in the Indian Constitution
- Key Aspects of Martial Law