This article has been written by Mr. Raj Arora, a 2nd year student of Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Abstract: The principle of military necessity has a special and often rigid place in the international law of conflict. It integrates humanitarian principles to reduce public harm and poverty, while putting legitimate actors in the middle of taking the necessary measures to defeat their enemies. This article highlights the complexity of military operations, explores their content, laws and difficulties in implementation. Analysis of the relationship between this law and the fundamental concept of IHL, which requires parties to distinguish between combatants and civilians and stipulates that the aim of the attack is only retroactive. Additionally, the article examines the changing interpretation of military necessity in current conflicts, including the rise of new threats such as the use of technology and violence. Through research and critical analysis of existing forensic and academic studies, this article attempts to address the emerging problem of military balance and citizen protection. Keywords: military necessity, international humanitarian law, principle of distinction, proportionality, armed conflict, civilian protection, technological advancements, terrorism. Introduction: Warfare, by its very nature, means violence and destruction.…
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