Panel Discussion | International Law Summit | Government Law College | SPIL | Mumbai | 6th March 2026

Panel Discussion | International Law Summit | Government Law College | SPIL | Mumbai | 6th March 2026

Panel Discussion | 16th Government Law College International Law Summit 2026:

The Students for the Promotion of International Law (SPIL), Mumbai at the Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai are pleased to announce a Panel Discussion titled:

“Thirty Years of the WTO: Reassessing Geopolitical Alignment, Market Access and a Rule-Based System in a Fragmented World”

This discussion is part of the 16th GLC International Law Summit 2026, sponsored by Rungta Steel, scheduled for 6th March 2026 at Government Law College, Mumbai.

About Government Law College, Mumbai:

Established in 1855, Government Law College, Mumbai is Asia’s oldest and one of India’s most distinguished institutions for legal education. It has long served as a hub for legal academia, debate, and principled advocacy. Generations of exceptional minds have walked its corridors, contributing to law, politics, and public life.

About SPIL, Mumbai:

Founded in 2009, SPIL is a student-led initiative at GLC dedicated to advancing the study and discourse of International Law. It bridges theoretical learning with practical engagement, fostering academic excellence, critical inquiry, and global collaboration.

About the 16th GLC International Law Summit:

The Summit will be held on 6th–7th March 2026. It is a distinguished academic forum featuring lectures, panel discussions, and competitions. Eminent scholars, practitioners, and jurists will engage with pressing issues in international law, offering attendees direct interaction and nuanced insights.

Panel Discussion Details:

• Date: 6th March 2026
• Time: 03:00 PM onwards
• Venue: Auditorium, Government Law College, Mumbai
• Topic: Thirty Years of the WTO: Reassessing Geopolitical Alignment, Market Access and a Rule-Based System in a Fragmented World

Discussion Focus:

• WTO’s transition from open globalisation to fragmented geopolitics
• Challenges of “friend-shoring” and national security concerns in trade
• India’s evolving role from founding member to Global South leader
• Industrial policies and stalled dispute settlement mechanisms
• Future of rules-based systems ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon

Speakers:

1. Prof. Dr. Sheela Raj – Associate Professor, NLU Odisha; author of four books; extensive academic contributions.
2. Dr. Govindraj G. Hedge – Associate Professor, NLSIU Bangalore; Chairperson, Ministry of Commerce & Industries; expert in WTO and trade law.
3. Dr. James J. Nedumpara – Professor & Head, CTIL at IIFT; advisor to Government of India; WTO dispute experience.
4. Ms. R.V. Anuradha – Partner, Clarus Law Associates; leading practitioner in trade & investment law; member of Asia WTO Research Network.
5. Mr. Sanjay Notani – Partner, ELP; co-head of International Trade & Customs practice; WTO and FTA dispute specialist.

Moderator:

• Dr. Divya Mittal – Ph.D. in Law (Savitribai Phule Pune University); expert in WTO national security exception; nearly a decade of teaching experience.

Eligibility:

Open to students, lawyers, academicians, and professionals from all backgrounds.

Register Here:

Note: All attendees will receive an E-Certificate of Attendance.

Contact Details:

• Email: spil.glc@gmail.com | summit@spilmumbai.com
• Phone:
  • Anushka More: +91 8169544529
  • Lavanya Hajare: +91 8767152544

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