Who is Bimal Patel? Indian jurist elected judge of global maritime tribunal ITLOS

India's standing in international law has been bolstered with the election of Bimal Patel as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). A distinguished legal scholar with extensive experience in international law and policy, Patel's appointment underscores India's commitment to multilateralism. His expertise will now contribute to resolving crucial maritime disputes globally.