Mysore University’s National Symposium on Philosophy of International Law [27th-28th Mar; Mysuru]

A two-day national symposium on ‘Emergence of the Philosophy of International Law - A Bird’s Eye View on Jurisprudence’ is being organized by the Department of Studies in Law, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka.

Dates: 27^th- 28^th March

The aim of the seminar is to give an insight into the way international law works in practice, to provide in-depth understanding of the matter of legal relations among the states, critically assess highly controversial concepts of Public International Law, assess the role of UN and its mechanism for dispute resolution. It also aims to sensitize policy makers, academicians and the public at large on these vital issues.

Sub-themes:

1. International organizations


2. Substantive principles of contemporary international law-sovereign equality of states nonintervention – nonuse of force, international cooperation – peaceful settlement of disputes and self-determination


3. Application of international law in the municipal sphere


4. International criminal law


5. International environmental law


6. Law of treaties


7. Colonialism, imperialism and postmodernism


8. World Trade Law


9. International Economic Law


10. Law of the sea –new challenges


11. Concept and philosophy of human rights


12. International humanitarian law


13. Sovereignty over the airspace

Call for Papers: Seminar papers are invited from academicians, practitioners, research scholars and students.

Registration Fee

• Academicians/teachers/paper presenters – Rs. 750


• Research Scholars and Public: non-presenter – Rs. 500


• Students: non-presenter – Rs. 300

Important Dates:

• Submission of abstract: 15th March 2018


• Notification of acceptance: 16th March 2018


• Submission of full papers: 20th March 2018

Queries can be addressed to Dr Ramesh (9448801121), or Dr Maruthi TR (maruthiintconference@ gmail.com, 9986191962).

The brochure for the symposium can be found here.