DNLU Jabalpur & IIFT To Host Advanced Course On WTO Trade Remedies

The Centre for Studies in International Trade and International Investment Laws (CITIL), Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur & Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, are jointly organising an Advanced Single Credit Course on “Trade Remedies under the WTO”.

Trade remedies are a central tool of international trade, allowing governments to respond to unfair trade practices and protect domestic industries from injury caused by dumped imports, subsidized products, or surges in foreign products. The legal structure of such measures is largely determined by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Anti-Dumping (ADA), Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM), and Safeguards agreements. However, the application of these measures is typically politically motivated, and the ensuing disputes are settled by the Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO, shaping global trade relations.

This Advanced Single Credit Course on Trade Remedies Under the WTO provides a thorough analysis of legal, economic, and policy matters of trade remedies. Designed for international trade law students, the course deals with both the abstract concepts and day-to-day application of anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard action. The participants will understand the process under which these actions are examined, imposed, and challenged within the context of international trade litigation. Special focus will be placed on India's trade remedy system to enable comparative study with experience in the United States, the European Union, and China. The course will be holistic in its approach through the use of case law analyses, WTO dispute settlement procedures, and interactive discussions of the most recent global trade disputes.

Focus Areas of the Course

This course will primarily focus on:

· Understanding the legal framework of Trade Remedies under WTO law.

· Examining Anti-dumping measures and their implementation across jurisdictions.

· Analysing Subsidies, Countervailing duties, and their impact on global trade.

· Exploring Safeguard measures and their role in trade policy.

· Engaging in practical case studies, global perspectives and trade remedy simulations.

Registration and Course Details

Important Dates:

· Registration Open: 7th April, 2025

· Last Day for Registration: 25th April, 2025

· Course Dates: 2nd – 4th May, 2025

· Mode: Offline | Total Duration: 16 Hours

· Eligibility: Open to all Under-graduate (UG) & Post-graduate (PG) students

· Fee Structure: With Accommodation (for three nights): Rs. 5500/- (Inclusive of GST) Without accommodation: Rs. 2,500/- (Inclusive of GST)

DNLU Students: Rs. 1,000/- (Inclusive of GST)

· Seat Availability: 60 seats (first-come-first-serve basis)

· Registration & Payment Details:

Google Form (Registration): Fill this form Event registration: Advanced Single Credit Course on Trade Remedies under the WTO, post payment.

Payment Gateway: Kindly pay on this link, Event Details - Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, M.P.

· For any registration related queries kindly mail at citil@mpdnlu.ac.in or

Contact the registration team.

Registration Team: Aditi Mishra: +91 7999056841; Dishita Singh: +91 7067840077

Expert Resource Persons

1. Dr. Pritam Banerjee, Head, Centre for WTO Studies, Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT).

2. Prof. (Dr.) Murali Kallummal, Professor, Centre for WTO Studies (CRIT, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade) and Head of Administration for the Centre for Research in International Trade (CRIT).

3. Professor Abhijit Das, Independent Researcher. Formerly the Head of the Centre for WTO Studies at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi.

4. Professor Mukesh Bhatnagar, a seasoned international trade expert with over 30 years of experience, specializing in trade remedies and WTO dispute settlement.

5. Prof. (Dr.) Sheela Rai, Professor of Law at National Law University Odisha (NLUO)

6. Adv. Devinder Bagia, Partner at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys (LKS), New Delhi Office.

7. Dr. Amit Randev, International Trade Lawyer based in New Delhi.

Contact

Mr. Utkarsh K. Mishra, Director CITIL & Assistant Professor, DNLU Email: utkarsh@mpdnlu.ac.in, Contact No: 79050 17038

Student Coordinators:

Poorva Sharma, Email: poorva065-21@mpdnlu.ac.in, Contact No: 9752537685

Viraj Lahane, Email: viraj125-21@mpdnlu.ac.in, Contact No: 8225825333