National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam is organising a two day Workshop on Air and Space Law on 3rd and 4th of November, 2018.
About the Project on Air and Space Law Education: The Project on Air and Space Law Education [PASLE] has been conceived by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam [NLUJA] to impart education regarding pressing issues associated with the dual disciplines of Air and Space Law. The Project aims to organize activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and summer schools for promoting such education.
Objectives of the Workshop
- To appraise the participants of the National and International Frameworks in the fields of Air and Space Law.
- To explore the emerging prospects of Civil Aviation in the North-Eastern Region vis-a-vis the Act East Policy.
- To facilitate a discourse with regard to Terrorism-related offences and crimes committed on board an aircraft in Civil Aviation and to acquaint with the various National and International Frameworks in the sector.
- To raise awareness about the environmental concerns with regard to Space Law.
- To explore the National and International Dispute Resolution/Settlement Mechanisms to address the legal issues in Air and Space Law.
- To grasp emerging trends and to discuss the developments in Air and Space Law.
Thematic Areas
| Air Law | Space Law |
| Brief Introduction to Air Law | Brief Introduction to Space Law |
| National Framework | National Framework |
| State Sovereignty and Air Law | State Sovereignty and Space Law |
| Crimes related to Aviation and Terrorism | Militarization and Commercialization of Space |
| Air Laws and Civil Liability | Liability under Space Law |
| Emerging Areas of Aviation in India | Environmental Concerns and Space Law |
| The North-east and Development of Aviation Activities | The North-east and Development of Space Activities |
Confirmed Key Resource Persons
- Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Sachdeva, Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- Prof. (Dr.) Sandeepa Bhat, Professor, W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata [WB NUJS]
- Mr. V. Gopalakrishnan, Associate Director (Policies), Indian Space Research Organization [ISRO]
- Mr. P.L.N. Raju, Director, North Eastern Space Applications Centre [NESAC]
- Ms. Veena Kamath, Associate, Kamath & Kamath
Registration*
- Students: 1,000 INR
- Academics/Practitioners/Professionals: 2,000 INR
- Research Scholars: 1,500 INR
*Registration includes Workshop kit, session passes, high tea, and lunch. Accommodation will be facilitated on first come first serve basis to first 50 participants.
Payment for registration to be made by online remittance/NEFT to the account as mentioned in the Workshop Brochure.
Additionally, once the participant has paid the registration fees, he/she is requested to send an email to pasle@nluassam.ac.in along with the Name, Designation, Organization, Address, Contact Number, and Transaction Number. Only upon the receipt of the above-mentioned details would the participation be confirmed by NLUJA.
Important Dates
Last date for Registration and Payment of Fees: Saturday, 27th October 2018
Commencement of Workshop: Saturday, 3rd November 2018
Contact: Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Ishita Das, pasle@nluassam.ac.in, +91-87770 84220