DNLU Hosts 1st SLJ Justice S.L. Kochar Symposium 2025 In Collaboration With Luthra And Luthra Law Offices India

The Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur hosted the 1st SLJ Justice S.L. Kochar Symposium 2025 on March 8-9, 2025, in collaboration with Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India. Organized under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Praveen Tripathi, Registrar, the symposium brought together esteemed legal professionals, academicians, and students for in-depth discussions on “Dispute Resolution.” The event aimed to foster critical discourse on the evolving landscape of arbitration, mediation, and conciliation while providing a platform for legal research and scholarly engagement.

A valedictory ceremony, held on 9th March 2025, was graced by Justice S.L. Kochar, Judge (Retd.), Madhya Pradesh High Court, Justice Vivek Agarwal, Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court, and Prof. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice Chancellor, DNLU, Dr. Praveen Tripathi, Registrar, Mr. Sankalp Kochar, Advocate High Court of M.P. and Mr. Siddhant Kochar, Advocate High Court of M.P. The dignitaries commended the initiative and appreciated DNLU's commitment to legal research and discourse. They encouraged students to actively participate in research and training programs related to dispute resolution to enhance their practical understanding of ADR mechanisms.

The symposium commenced on March 8, 2025, with distinguished speakers, Mr. Sankalp Kochar, Advocate, High Court of M.P, Mr. Rajeev Rambhatla, Partner, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, Dr. Ashit Srivastava, Assistant Professor, DNLU, and Dr. Praveen Tripathi, Registrar, DNLU.

The two days symposium was also attended by the team of Luthra and Luthra Law Offices (Hyderabad) including Ms. Pooja Sirnapelly, Managing Associate, Ms, Aditi Karra, Associate and Mr. Jayaram Garapati, Associate.

The speakers emphasized the increasing significance of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) mechanisms in addressing legal conflicts efficiently. They highlighted the need for young legal professionals to develop expertise in arbitration and mediation, particularly as these methods gain traction in both national and international commercial disputes.

The event featured paper presentation sessions, where students and young scholars presented well-researched manuscripts exploring various dimensions of dispute resolution. The sessions covered a diverse range of pertinent sub-themes, including Arbitration in Cross-Border Business Disputes, Investor-State Dispute Settlement (“ISDS”), Evolution of Mediation in Employment Disputes, and Intellectual Property Disputes in the Digital Age.

The winners of the paper presentation sessions, were Mr. Vasujit Dubey and Ms. Poorva Sharma (First Prize Winners) from DNLU, Ms. Anenya, Ms. Sejal Sahu, Mr. Yash Sharan (Second Prize Winners) from Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur and Mr. Anshumaan Rakshit (Third Prize Winner) from DNLU.

With its intellectually stimulating discussions, thought-provoking research presentations, and expert insights, the 1st SLJ Justice S.L. Kochar Symposium 2025 has set a new benchmark for academic events at DNLU. It reaffirmed the university's dedication to advancing legal scholarship and fostering dialogue on contemporary legal challenges.