Nabil Iqbal, an internationally trained human rights lawyer, discusses the potential international human rights issues involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijhar and the implications for Canada and India. The article explores whether the alleged act could be a violation of international human rights law (IHRL) and whether India can be held liable for the extraterritorial killing. It also examines the interpretations of IHRL regarding extraterritorial obligations and the functionality model.