A relook at the principle of uti possidetis in the context of the Indo-Nepal border dispute

The problems regarding borders are more pervasive among the postcolonial states. One of reasons for this is that most these states were drawn by their colonisers who paid little to no regard local realities. This article focused on one such colonial border, i.e., between India and Nepal. It will highlight relation drawing colonialism. also discuss complicit role international law in maintaining borders, through a discussion principle uti possidetis. with aim assess Indo-Nepal border dispute lens offers few suggestions other principles which can be used instead possidetis, equity being them. So far work has been done from perspective aims fill gap.