Article 12: Definition of State
- The Delhi High Court has ruled that the United Nations (UN) is not a State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India and is not amenable to its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.
- As per CrPC (1908), to file a legal suit against foreign state, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) approval/consent is required.
- An Indian diplomat filed a legal suit against UN post getting response from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that UN is an internal organization and no approval is needed to file legal suit.
Article 12 of the Constitution
- It defines ‘State’ as –
- Legislative and Executive Organs ....
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