Government Law College Ernakulam Conference On "Constitution In A Changing India" [May 29-31, 2024]

ABOUT THE ORGANISER

Established in 1874, Government Law College, Ernakulam is Kerala's first law college, located in the vibrant heart of Kochi. The upcoming conference is a prestigious event organized by the Law Journal Club in collaboration with the College Union 2023-24 and the Bhagat Singh Study Circle, GLCE.

This significant gathering will take place at Government Law College Ernakulam, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala, on May 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2024.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT

The three-day conference on "Constitution in a Changing India" hosted by Government Law College Ernakulam, promises to be an intellectual feast, featuring a diverse array of distinguished panellists, scholars, and legal experts from across the country. This conference is poised to be a landmark event, showcasing a comprehensive exploration of the evolving contours of the Indian Constitution and contributing significantly to the ongoing conversation about constitutional law and transformative changes impacting the Indian Constitution.

The highlight of Day 1 will be a Commemorative Law Lecture by Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, Indira Jaising, the first female Additional Solicitor General of India and a renowned human rights activist. On May 30th, the inaugural session will be officiated by P Rajeev, Kerala's Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir and the chief guest for the event will be former Supreme Court Judge, Justice KM Joseph. The third day will feature a panel discussion on the pressing issue of free and fair elections. Esteemed panelists include Prof. Dr. G Mohan Gopal, Justice Babu Mathew P Joseph and Prof. Dr. KC Sunny. The discussion will be moderated by Manu Sebastian, Managing Director of Live Law.

Participants will benefit immensely from the opportunity to engage with such prominent figures in the legal field. In addition to these sessions, each paper presentation will be preceded by plenary sessions on varied topics such as environmental justice, federalism, and technology and law, led by Adv. Nagaraj Narayanan, Adv. M.R. Hariraj, and Adv. Dr. Thushara James. This three-day conference promises to be a unique and invaluable experience, fostering connections and intellectual discussions among the legal community. Event Schedule is as follows:

DAY 1: MAY 29

- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Commemorative Law Lecture

- Speaker: Adv. Indira Jaising (1st Female Additional Solicitor General of India, Human Rights Activist)

- Topic: Constitutional Imperatives of an Independent Judiciary

- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Plenary Session 1

- Speaker: Adv. Nagaraj Narayanan (Director KLA, Government Pleader, Government of Kerala)

- Topic: Climate Change & Environmental Justice - Integrating Environmental Values into the Constitution

- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Technical Session (Paper Presentation)

DAY 2: MAY 30

- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Inaugural Ceremony

- Inauguration: P Rajeev (Minister of Law, Government of Kerala)

- Chief Guest: Justice K M Joseph (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India)

- Keynote Address:Adv. Manoj Kumar N (State Attorney, Government of Kerala)

- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Plenary Session 2

- Speaker: Adv. M P Hariraj (Designated Senior Advocate, High Court of Kerala)

- Topic: Federalism and Social Justice

- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Technical Session (Paper Presentation)

DAY 3: MAY 31

- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Plenary Session 3

- Speaker: Adv. Dr. Thushara James (Senior Government Pleader, Government of Kerala)

- Topic: Law, Technology & Constitutional Governance

- 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: Technical Session (Paper Presentation)

- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Panel Discussion

- Panelists:

- Prof. (Dr.) G Mohan Gopal (Former Director, National Judicial Academy; Former Director, NLSI, Bangalore)

- Justice Babu Mathew P Joseph (Former Judge, High Court of Kerala)

- Prof. (Dr.) K C Sunny (Former Vice Chancellor, NUALS)

- Moderator: Manu Sebastian (Managing Editor, Live Law)

- Topic: Democracy in Peril: Are Our Elections Free and Fair?

WHO IS IT FOR?

This conference is open to all, providing a lively forum for legal enthusiasts to participate in insightful and thought-provoking discussions.

REGISTRATION

NO registration fee is required for the participation.

To register, visit our website at: https://www.glcelawjournal.com/participate

CERTIFICATION

All attendees who participate in the three-day conference will receive certificates of participation.

DATES

May 29, 30, & 31

CONTACT

For further inquiries, please contact:

Aishwarya: +91 9895714606

Malavika: +91 8078197577

Indu: +91 8897123248

Sangeeth: +91 9496752399

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https://www.glcelawjournal.com/

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