15th Government Law College International Law Summit, 2025
About Government Law College, Mumbai
Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, is the oldest law school in Asia, shaping India’s legal and judicial landscape since 1855. With a legacy spanning over a century and a half, GLC Mumbai has nurtured some of the most influential minds in law, politics, and public life, maintaining its status as a cornerstone of legal education in India.
About SPIL Mumbai
Established in 2009, SPIL (Students for the Promotion of International Law) Mumbai is a student-led organization at GLC Mumbai committed to promoting international law. It bridges the gap between academic study and practical application through events such as the International Law Summit, Judgment Deliberation Competition (JDC)©, and the GLC-SPIL International Law Journal. SPIL Mumbai has collaborated with prestigious institutions, including the International Law Students Association (USA) and Transparency International, with sponsorship from WTO, Reliance Industries, and Khaitan & Co.
About the 15th Government Law College International Law Summit, 2025
SPIL Mumbai is proud to present the 15th Government Law College International Law Summit, 2025, an esteemed platform for engaging in dynamic discussions, scholarly engagement, and innovative competitions focused on International Law.
 Date: 8th March 2025
Venue: Auditorium, Government Law College, Mumbai
Theme: International Environmental Law
What’s in store?
✔ Keynote Addresses – Insights from legal luminaries
✔ Unveiling of the SPIL Annual Souvenir
✔ Launch of GLC-SPIL ILJ Vol. V – Peer-reviewed international legal scholarship
✔ Judgment Deliberation Competition 2025 – The much-anticipated finale
✔ Paper Presentations – Groundbreaking research from top authors
✔ Panel Discussion 2025 – Redefining the Scope of the ICC’s Jurisdiction: Recognising Ecocide as the Fifth International Crime
About the Panel Discussion 2025
Topic: Redefining the Scope of the ICC’s Jurisdiction – Recognising Ecocide as the Fifth International Crime
With climate change accelerating, accountability for environmental destruction is more pressing than ever. This panel will discuss whether large-scale environmental damage should be prosecuted under the Rome Statute.
Key Issues to be Discussed:
Legal, political, and socio-economic dimensions of criminalising ecocide
Challenges in enforcement & jurisdiction under the ICC
Impact on global climate policies & international environmental law
Time: 02:00 PM onwards
Venue: Auditorium, Government Law College, Mumbai
Esteemed Panellists
Mr. Aditya N. Raut – Associate Partner, M/s Desai Desai Carrimjee & Mulla
Ms. Jojo Mehta – Co-Founder & CEO, Stop Ecocide International
Mr. Kishu Daswani – Professor, Government Law College, Mumbai
Ms. Nidhi Jamwal – Independent Environmental Journalist
Eligibility & Registration
Who can attend?
The Summit is open to everyone, regardless of legal background.
Click here to register for panel discussion- https://www.spilmumbai.org/event-details/panel-discussion-2025
Click here to learn more about the summit- https://www.spilmumbai.org/15th-glc-summit-2025/15th-glc-international-law-summit-2025
E-Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all attendees.
Refreshments will be served to all in-person attendees.
Contact Information
For queries, email us at: spil.glc@gmail.com
Event Coordinators:
Tejal: +91 89998 13066
Vaishnavi: +91 70453 17122
Join us in redefining the legal landscape of environmental accountability. Don’t miss out—register today!
