A CRITICAL STUDY OF JURISDICTION IN OUTER SPACE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.2589Keywords:
Jurisdiction, Outer Space Treaty, Criminal Jurisdiction, International LawAbstract [English]
It has become necessary to reevaluate the jurisdictional difficulties that are present in outer space as a result of the advent of commercial space exploration. The fundamental treaties, such as the Outer Space Treaty (OST), were primarily designed with state actors in mind. As a result, there are considerable gaps in the treaties when it comes to private individuals and companies. This article investigates the changing picture of jurisdiction in outer space, with a particular emphasis on the legal issues that are provided by activities that take place in private space, the legal frameworks that are now in place, and the various pathways that could be taken to overcome jurisdictional ambiguity.
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