INDIAN JOURNAL OF LAW AND INDIAN SOCIETY OF

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL LAW

INTERNATIONAL 13TH & 14TH

SYMPOSIUM 2019 APRIL 2019
On

International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law on

Torture and Space Law

In Association With

INTERNATIONAL AMNESTY INDIAN SPACE

COMMITTEE OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
THE RED CROSS INDIA ORGANISATION

TIME: 9:30 A.M. (IST) ONWARDS

VENUE : INDIAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (ISIL),
NEAR SUPREME COURT OF INDIA, BHAGWAN DASS ROAD,
NEW DELHI
 ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) and The Indian Journal of Law & International
Affairs – IJLIA (ISSN 2518-3257) in association with ICRC and Amnesty International India,
are organising a two-day International Symposium on ‘International Humanitarian Law’,
‘Human Rights Law on Torture’, and ‘Space Law’ on 13th & 14th April, 2019.

Eminent personalities from various spheres of the legal profession will be attending the
Symposium. The Symposium shall entail, apart from the Technical Sessions to be spread
across both the days, panel discussions on specific issues relating to International
Humanitarian Law and the Human Rights Law on Torture, to be concluded by a Plenary
Session on Space Law, in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The objective of the symposium is to provide a platform to students of various law schools and
members of allied disciplines to have academically enriching discussions on various themes
revolving the aforementioned topics, and to further enhance our legal acumen vis-à-vis the
expert opinions and analysis of our distinguished panelists.

PANEL DISCUSSION

One Panel Discussion each shall be conducted on 13th and 14th April, 2019 on a specific
topic/issue in consonance with the theme of respective days.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Students, Academicians, Bureaucrats, Professionals, Diplomats, Research Scholars etc.

from various fields of law and/or international affairs, allied subjects and multidisciplinary
fields are invited to contribute to the Symposium.
 THEMES & SUB-THEMES

DAY ONE

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

o Sexual Violence in the armed conflict

o The Interaction between Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
o From Nuclear Warfare & Chemical attack to Cluster Bombs- The
Unaccountability to regulate the means and methods of warfare in IHL
o The applicability of IHL in terrorist and counter-terrorist activities

DAY TWO

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW ON TORTURE

o Torture in International Human Rights Law

o Torture in India- Custodial Torture in Prison and Need for Separate
Legislation
o Remedies and Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture
o The Torture in Prison, Solitary Confinement and the Need of Institutional
Transparency to Prevent Torture

SPACE LAW
The Space treaties came into existence around 50 years ago, a time when India
merely remained a neophyte in space explorations. Since then, there has been a
tremendous development worldwide, especially in India, in the arena of space and
allied technology. Also, the number of space-faring nations has escalated to an
unprecedented level, creating consciousness among the world nations regarding the
inevitability of space industry in their aspirations. Such advancement in technology
coupled with rapid increase in the number of players has made the sector more open
to commercialization and privatization, thereby turning it highly competitive. And
hence with this purpose, the Indian Society of International Law proposes to conduct
a symposium on the topic “India’s Recent Approach to International Law in Outer
Space Regime: Exploring Possible Strategies and Solutions” in order to gather
opinion of the experts in the issue, generate awareness among the public and to
guide the nation to develop coherent approach among policy makers, legal officers
and academician.
 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The abstract should be accompanied by a separate cover page comprising of a brief profile
of the author including the current academic position, e-mail ID, contact number and
official address. Please note that the separate cover page is mandatory.

1. The word limit for abstracts must not exceed 300-350 words.
2. The submissions should be original and unpublished.
3. Co-authorship is allowed up to three persons.
4. Full name(s) of the author(s), along with their designations must be given.
5. The Harvard Bluebook (20th edition) citation style should strictly be followed in
the submissions, non-compliance to which will lead to it being summarily
rejected.
6. The word limit for research papers is 5000-8000 words (maximum, excluding
footnotes).
7. The body of the paper should be in Times New Roman, with font size 12 and
1.5 line spacing. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, size 10 with single
line spacing.
8. A margin of four centimetres should be left on all sides.
9. Page borders should not be used.
10. The paper should be submitted in MS Word (doc.) Format.
11. The email should entail the following;
a) Abstract (without the author’s details)
b) Cover Letter [with the name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact
details of the author(s)]

Abstracts and Research Papers should strictly be submitted

at symposium.ijlia@outlook.com, with the subject “Submission – Title of the Paper
(Name(s) of authors)”. The Final Paper shall be submitted on the same thread.
 IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for Abstract Submission: 25th March, 2019

Notification of selected Abstracts: 30th March, 2019
Last date of Submission of Registration Fee: 2nd April, 2019
Last date for Submission of Papers: 10th April, 2019
SYMPOSIUM: 13th – 14th April, 2019

REGISTRATION FEE

A nominal registration fee has to be paid upon selection of the abstract. The Registration
Fee for both the Participants and Delegates shall include Certificate, Symposium Kit,
Lunch and High Tea for both the days. The Registration Fee for the Symposium is as
follows:

Indian authors:
Rs. 1500/- for bonafide students which includes research scholars, students
pursuing masters, undergraduates, M. Phil students, etc.;
Rs. 2000/- for Professionals.

Authors from Foreign Countries:

$30 for bonafide Students;
$40 for Professionals.

Delegates: Rs. 1000/-

Note: No Accommodation, TA/DA or any remuneration shall be provided by the

Organisers of the Symposium.

Online Registration: Kindly visit the ISIL website for registration.

https://www.isil-aca.org/online_registration_13_14april19.php
 AWARDS

Best Presenter: First Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize.

All Certificates and Awards shall be distributed only at the Valedictory Ceremony on 14th
April, 2019 in the Auditorium, ISIL. No certificate will be provided in advance or before
the Valedictory Ceremony.
Each Presenter shall be given a Presentation Certificate.

CONTACT DETAILS

symposium.ijlia@outlook.com

Zahra Khan, IJLIA (+91- 9953560921)

Adhil Saifudheen, IJLIA (+91- 8505898874)
Indian Society of International Law (011-23384458)