Third Lecture Series by Centre for the Study of United Nations & Jindal Society of International Law

Jindal Society of International Law, in pursuance of fostering fruitful conversations on international law, is delighted to present and host the Fall Lecture Series of 2021, titled 'Exploring the Ecosystem of International Law'. The lecture on ‘Interaction Between Domestic and International Law and Lawyers - Interpreting and Applying International Law in Domestic Courts' is the third lecture in this twenty-three part lecture series, which is being held from August to November 2021.

About Jindal Society of International Law

The Jindal Society of International Law is a student-led initiative under the aegis of the Centre for the Study of United Nations of Jindal Global Law School, and the guidance of Faculty Coordinator Professor (Dr.) Vesselin Popovski. Founded in 2020, this Society is an initiative to provide a platform to young international law enthusiasts.

The purpose of this Society is to increase student interaction with the subject matter of International Law through its various initiatives. Rather than being primarily research-driven, we intend to offer a host of experiences that contribute towards skill-building, thereby increasing the knowledge database available to students.

This Society is an attempt to bridge the lacuna by streamlining resources and inculcating an overall interest in the vast expanses of International Law. We aim to provide a space to young international law enthusiasts to nurture their interest in the field.

About the Lecture Series 'Exploring the Ecosystem of International Law'

Our Fall Lecture Series of 2021, 'Exploring the Ecosystem of International Law', builds upon the introduction given on internationalism and international law by the concluded Spring Lecture Series, titled ‘Future of Internationalism and International Law’. The Fall Series endeavours to study the different contours of international law. To assist in this study, the speakers will cover and address their respective areas of expertise, based upon their years of research and practice. Given the vast ecosystem and the engagement of international law in it, the Society aims to study the fragmentation and fertilisation of the various disciplines in this ecosystem.

The lowest common denominator in this Fall Lecture Series is to enhance and provide a deeper understanding of international law through international lawyers. The Society, for its members, is a well of knowledge and a quorum of thought provoking discussions, which will be resultant of this engagement with experts aimed at exploring the ecosystem of international law.

About the Lecture 'Private Remedy for Breaches of International Law Norms'

The third lecture of our Fall 2021 Lecture Series, 'Exploring the Ecosystem of International Law', is on the topic ‘Interaction Between Domestic and International Law and Lawyers - Interpreting and Applying International Law in Domestic Courts'. The guest of honour for this lecture is Ms. Zena Sorabjee and the distinguished speaker for this lecture is Mr. Gopal Subramanium.

SPEAKER: MR. GOPAL SUBRAMANIUM

Gopal Subramanium is a Senior Advocate who practices at the Supreme Court of India, former Solicitor General of India, and a noted scholar on legal philosophy, constitutional law, and human rights theory.

Having trained under former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, Mr. Subramanium was designated a Senior Advocate (the equivalent of a QC in the UK) by the Supreme Court in 1993, where he developed a reputation for his rigorous style. He has acted in numerous cases that have shaped legislative principles on privacy, human rights, and freedom of speech internationally. He successfully defended the conviction of the sole surviving terrorist of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks; acted for petitioners in a historic case that held there is a fundamental constitutional right to privacy in India; and, in 2013, served on the JS Verma Commission, which recommended amendments to Indian laws to safeguard the safety and dignity of women and children.

The lecture will be held online on Zoom and will also be simultaneously live streamed on YouTube, on 13th August, 2021 (Friday) at 17:00 IST Onwards.

MODERATOR/ PANELIST

Ankit Malhotra, Co-Founder and President of Jindal Society of International Law

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