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Aggression, is not to be confused with war only. It being an all comprehensive word with a very wide meaning and complex dimensions, its meaning cannot be explained by a strait-jacket formula but will depend on the fact situation of every case and its impact, Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India, (2005) 5 SCC 665. [Constitution of India, Article 335]

Aggression, as adopted by UNGA No. 3314 is used for limited purpose, where the Security Council or the UNO can interfere and adopt measures in the event of an aggression by one nation and against another and the acts enumerated therein which may amount to aggression, Sarbananda Sonowal v. Union of India, (2005) 5 SCC 665; Chae Chan Ping v. United States, 130 US 581: 32 L ED 1068; Kawasaki v. Bantham SS. Co., (1938) 3 All ER 80 (KBD); Indian Journal of International Law, Vol. 11 (1971), p. 724, Lord Denning. The Due Process of Law, 'Introduction' to Part Five -- Entrances and Exists p. 155.