13th GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL LAW SUMMIT, 2023

Embarking on a journey fuelled by unwavering determination and an unyielding pursuit of excellence, the Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai, successfully completed the 13th Government Law College International Law Summit, 2023. Through meticulous planning, relentless dedication, and a vision that surpassed boundaries, the Summit unfolded as a resounding triumph. From the 31st March 2023 to the 2nd April 2023, an extraordinary convergence of legal minds and luminaries was witnessed, transcending the confines of mere academia.

With a theme revolving around ‘International Taxation Law’, we delved into uncharted territories, igniting intellectual curiosity and fostering insightful conversations that traversed the global landscape. Distinguished experts and esteemed members of the legal fraternity graced our International Law Summit, engaging attendees with their profound knowledge, thought-provoking perspectives, and unparalleled expertise.

The Judgment Deliberation Competition (JDC)©, the novel competition conceptualised within the portals of our institution, shone brightly, captivating participants and showcasing their exceptional legal acumen. The wide-ranging lectures, panel discussions, and competitions undoubtedly proved to be an enriching experience. It stands as a testament to the seemingly endless territory of international law and caters to pertinent issues of the day.

We, at SPIL, extended our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees, including students, revered professors, and esteemed members of the legal community, who contributed to the resounding success of the Summit. Their unwavering support and unwavering passion fueled our journey and invigorated our pursuit of excellence

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

Judgment Deliberation Competition, 2023

The JDC 2023 Module was drafted by Mr. Hardeep Chawla, Senior Associate at Vaish Associates & Advocates, New Delhi, India.

The Preliminary rounds of this novel Competition were judged by Ms. Ruju Thakker, Advocate & Counsel at Bombay High Court; Mr. Yazad Udwadia, Litigation Associate at DM Legal Associates; Ms. Morvi Chaturvedi, Tax Litigation and Advisory at Nishith Desai Associates; Ms. Saudamini Gupta, Assistant Lecturer at Jindal Global Law School; Mr. Divyesh Doshi, Director at Kinjal Group; Ms. Ruchi Gandhi, Litigation Associate at DM Legal Associates; Mr. Shoryavardhan Bisaria, Tax Lawyer at Ernst & Young; Ms. Palak Shah; Associate at ALMT Legal; Mr. Avin Jain, Principal Associate at Khaitan & Co; Mr. Nikhil Bhise, Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young; Mr. Meherdad Kavarana, Associate at ALMT Legal; Ms. Raina Sakhale, Senior Associate at Khaitan & Co; Mr. Saurabh Bhise, Principal Associate at Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan; Mr. Yash Desai, Senior Associate at Economic Laws Practice; Ms. Madhur Azad, Associate at Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan; Mr. Alister Sequeira, Associate at Khaitan & Co; and Mr. Avirup Mandal, Associate at Trilegal.

The Semi Final Round of the same was judged by Mr. Ahetesham Thaver, Principal Associate at ALMT Legal; Mr. Advait Sethna, Advocate and Council at Bombay High Court; Mr. Manoj Shirsat, Senior Panel Counsel for Income Tax Department at High Court of Bombay; and Ms. Diya Gabija, Senior Associate at ALMT Legal.

The final round of deliberation was presided over by Mr. Aliff Fazelbhoy, Senior Partner at ALMT Legal; Mr. Percy Pardiwalla, Senior Advocate at Bombay High Court; and Mr. Kishu Daswani, Professor at GLC, Mumbai.

Awardees of Inter-Judgment Deliberation Competition:

Winners - Vivek Kumar Singh from ILS Law College, Pune.

Runners-Up - Vishwajeet Rao and Arya Hartalkar from Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.

Best Written Judgment - Aadesh Ramadorai and Arun Kumar NR from The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law, Chennai.

Best Speaker - Vishwajeet Rao from MNLU, Nagpur.

Panel Discussion

The apotheosis of the day was the highly engrossing Annual Panel Discussion under the International Law Summit held on 2nd April 2023. The topic for discussion was “Changes in the Realm of International Taxation in Light of ODI & FDI Developments”.

The event examined the tax transparency that has increased as governments around the globe concentrate on eradicating tax evasion via a series of detailed questions, and further look into the economic reforms that are essential especially those involving cross-border taxation. The Panel discussion witnessed an engaging exchange of viewpoints on India's stance on the changes around International Taxation Law.

The highly engrossing discussion was featured by our illustrious panelists –

Mr. Anish Thacker, Partner, SRBC & Associates LLP

Mr. Rahul Charkha, Partner, Economic Laws Practice

Mr. Kapil Kulkarni, Taxation & Transactional (M&A) Consultant

Hardeep Chawla, Senior Associate, Vaish Associates & Advocates, New Delhi, India

Mr. Afaan Arshad, Leader of the International Tax Practice, Nishith Desai Associates