Celebrating 100 Years Of Women In Law In India: Film Launch & Panel Discussion [25th October]

2023 marked the centenary of the Legal Practitioner's (Women) Act of 1923, which first granted women the right to practise law in India. To commemorate & discuss the past, present & future of womaning in the Indian legal profession from an intersectional praxis, The Society for Democratic Rights, University of Cambridge is organising a Film Launch & Panel Discussion on...

License To Protest: Examining The Role Of Courts In Safeguarding India's Right To Dissent

Part III Action Research & Resource Centre has unveiled the second volume of its Samvidhan Series, titled “License to Protest: Examining the Role of Constitutional Courts in Upholding the Right to Protest.” The report was launched at the Constitution Club of India, featuring a panel discussion with renowned figures including Justice (Retd.) Madan B. Lokur, Justice (Retd.)...

India Becomes The Secretariat Of Asian Mediation Association

India has been nominated as the upcoming Secretariat of the Asian Mediation Association (AMA) during the AGM of AMA held at Manila, Philippines on 14th October 2024. Mr. Anil Xavier, the President of the Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM) was elected to serve as the Chairman of AMA for the period 2025-2027. At the 6th AMA Conference and AGM held in the...

15- Hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program Organized By NALSA In Collaboration With International Academy Of Mediators

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with the International Academy of Mediators (IAM), successfully organized a 15- hours Advanced Commercial Mediation Training Program from 14th to 16th October 2024 at the Supreme Court of India. The three-day event brought together experienced legal professionals, mediators, and judges to enhance mediation skills, particularly...

Book Discussion: 'The Urban Elite V. Union Of India' By Rohit Bhatt [17th October]

A book discussion on the book 'The Urban Elite V. Union Of India' by Rohit Bhatt is being organised at the India International centre on 17th October. The Urban Elite versus Union of India is a first-of-its-kind book on queer rights not just of the courtroom, but of the author's own life. In this book, they present the legal history of the fight for the decriminalization of Section 377,...

IAMC Hyderabad And Commonwealth Lawyers Association To Host Med-Arb Conference 2024: “Bridging Divides – Innovative Approaches To Conflict Resolution” [22nd- 24th Nov]

The International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad, and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) are organizing the CLA-IAMC Med-Arb Conference 2024, on the theme “Bridging divides – innovative approaches to conflict resolution.” This unique conference is scheduled to take place from 22 November 2024 to 24 November 2024 and will bring together 200 delegates from...

Part III Action Research And Resource Centre, Report Release: Samvidhan Series Volume II, 2024

Part III Action Research & Resource Centre is launching its second publication, Samvidhan Series Volume II, 2024: “LICENSE RIGHT TO PROTEST- Examining the role of Constitutional Courts in Upholding the Right to Protest". This report is part of the Samvidhan Series, an annual publication that critically examines developments in constitutional law and the role...

Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre To Hold 15th Annual International Conference On India And Global Arbitration

The Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre (NPAC) will be holding its 15th Annual International Conference on “India and Global Arbitration: Opportunities and Challenges for 2025–2030” on October 18-19, 2024 at New Delhi.The event will be held from 7 PM on October 18, 2024, and from 9:30 AM to 5.45 PM on October 19, 2024 at Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel, Connaught Place, New Delhi.The...

SFLC.in Launches 3rd Cohort Of Digital Defenders Network: Nationwide Pro-Bono Lawyers To Protect Digital Freedoms

SFLC.in is launching the 3rd cohort of Digital Defenders Network ("DDN"). DDN is a pro-bono, nationwide network of lawyers committed to defending digital freedoms online. DDN is a unique initiative launched by SFLC.in aimed at establishing a network of lawyers throughout the country for protecting citizens' Fundamental Rights and constitutional freedoms. It is completely pro-bono. DDN ensures that citizens are provided timely and effective legal redressal facing Fundamental Rights ...

Justice Surya Kant Reflects On A.K. Sen's Enduring Impact On Law And Society

“What Palkhiwala is to Bombay, AK Sen was to Calcutta” said Justice Dipankar Dutta at the AK Sen Memorial Lecture Organised by the AK Sen Memorial Foundation at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 1st October. The Lecture was delivered by Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India on the topic “Advancing Justice Through The Legal Services Act And The...

Mission Accessibility Annual Day Celebration On 2nd October, 2024

Mission Accessibility (MA) cordially invites you to its 2nd Annual Day, taking place on October 2nd, 2024, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.The event will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude by 12:30 PM, followed by lunch.Dr. Justice S. Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, Orissa High Court and Strategic Advisor, Mission Accessibility has graciously accepted our invitation to be the...

Department Of Social Justice & Empowerment Partners With NALSA To Boost Awareness Of Social Welfare Schemes

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 30th September 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. This partnership is aimed at enhancing public awareness about various Acts, Rules, and Schemes of the Department, especially those...