14th BOMBAY BAR ASSOCIATION-GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL LAW SUMMIT, 2024

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 14th Bombay Bar Association-Government Law College International Law Summit, 2024. Through meticulous planning, relentless dedication, and a vision that surpassed boundaries, the Summit unfolded as a resounding triumph. On the 25th and 26th of May 2024, an extraordinary convergence of legal minds and luminaries was witnessed, transcending the confines of mere academia.

With a theme revolved around ‘International Humanitarian 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 the 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 seemingly endless territory of international law, and cater to pertinent issues of the day.

We, at SPIL, extend 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, 2024

A novel competition, the JDC© has been inspired by the procedures of various judicial bodies and tribunals that span the spectrum of international law. JDC brings a fresh approach to problem analysis and judgment making, requiring participants to, upon analysis of facts presented and arguments advanced, arrive at a unique judgment that is infallible in law, rational in thought, and innovative in its essence.

The Competition Module will comprise a Case File of a wide connotation, such that it will invite varied interpretations that not only attract established legal principles but also encourage thought innovation that is based on legal analysis and rational thinking. The aforementioned Module for the competition will consist of a comprehensive set of facts discovered by the judicial authority, tribunal or court, as the case may be, arguments presented by both parties, any further evidence if any, leads by them and so forth.

The Competition consists of two rounds: first, a Written Judgment Round, and second, Oral Rounds. Each Oral Round comprises the following segments:

Judgment Presentation Round:
Participants present their Judgments

Commenting Round:
Participants make pertinent observations on the points made by their colleagues

Concluding Round:
Participants summarise their judgment and make concluding statements

The JDC Module, 2024, was drafted internally by the Junior Core Members of the Organisation and the department was headed by Mr. Shoaib Shaikh. The Module was meticulously reviewed by Mr. Amal Sethi

The Preliminary Rounds of this novel Competition were judged by Mr. Agastya Sreenivasan, Associate at Solomon & Co.; Mr. Prathamesh Naik, Advocate at Bombay High Court; Ms. Aboli Kherde; Ms. Ameesha Tripathi, Associate at S&R Associates; Mr. Aditya Raut, Associate Partner at Desai Carrimjee & Mulla; Mr. Ujjwal Batra; and Mr. Rohin Chauhan, Advocate at Bombay High Court.

The Semi-Final Round of the same was judged by Ms. Manisha Jagtap, Advocate at Bombay High Court; Ms. Maithili Parikh, Advocate at Bombay High Court; Mr. Advait Sethna, Advocate at Bombay High Court; Mr. Jamshed Mistry, Advocate at Bombay High Court and Mr. Sumit Rai, Advocate at Bombay High Court.

The Final Round of the Competition was presided over by Mr. Vikram Nankani, Senior Advocate at Bombay High Court; and Mr. Kishu Daswani, Professor at GLC, Mumbai.

Awardees of Inter-Judgment Deliberation Competition:

Winners - Rishi Raj Sharma and Muskaan Jain, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

Runners-Up - Rudraksh Pathak and Arya Mishra, MNLU, Nagpur.

Best Written Judgment - Rishi Raj Sharma and Muskaan Jain, Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA.

Best Speaker - Amrita Singh, Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune.