Kolkata : The ABA
India Conference 2023 on “Law in the Age of Glocalisation: Convergence
of India and the West” was held on 3rd March 2023 in New Delhi. The international
conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble
Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court of
India, who also delivered the keynote address.
“The Indian constitution, is a prime example of globalization
even before we ventured into the age of globalization. While the Constitution
was framed in a world which was starkly different from the globalized world in
which we presently live, it is no secret that the drafters carefully reviewed
the constitution of several countries and learned from their experiences
whether it was in the context of the due process of law or a variety of
constitutional concepts which have now become a part of our own tradition. The
chief architect of the Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had explained the
importance of global engagement in the process of constitution drafting. He
further added that the Indian Constitution was not merely an inspiration from
the global discourse, but was based on the local aspirations of the
country. In that sense, our founding
document had a combination of both the global and local and produced a uniquely
Indian Glocal product as the Constitution took inspiration from the global
jurisprudence and la, it was innately routed to India. As we discuss this seven
decades later, there is no doubt that the Constitution was a transformative
force in our society. The Constitution was grounded in our social and political
context while also trying to incorporate global practices,” He said.
The inaugural ceremony was also graced by Mr. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India, Ms. Lubna Shuja, President of the Law Society of England and Wales and Mr. Marcos Rios, Chair of the ABA International Law Section.
Mr. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor
General of India said, “When we talk of globalization, we
necessarily talk of contribution of local products and contribution of those
products in the global economy. We have started digitization in India and as a
nation there are two very remarkable schemes called Digital India and Startup
India. We have 750 million mobile internet users as on date, and India is
adding one Internet user every second. That's the impact of globalization. A
local man selling local products or discharging some local services is now
connected with the globe with the global business look and global services etc.
To ensure that the country is safe and healthy. India has the largest insurance
scheme in the world called Ayushman Bharat, which encompasses and covers 500
million people. It's completely cashless, completely seamless, and completely
paperless. That's the impact of globalization. And the goal is to ensure that
an Indian citizen not only contributes to the global manufacturing or global
services, but also can compete at the international level while international
players come here and utilize human capacities in India.”
“This conference is endorsed as a G 20 event by government of
India. I thank them for providing that recognition, especially during India's G
20 presidency. The Indian legal fraternity has been at the forefront of all
social and economic advancements in this country, from the freedom struggle to
political participation for nation building to helping India achieve its
economic potential. We were able to achieve this due to the strong ideals that
are foundation of this profession, as well as the camaraderie our seniors have
had with each other is that irrespective of their political or ideological
differences, I am seeing the same kind of unity for a common purpose here today
to showcase the best of India that we have to offer of the Indian legal
profession to our fellow lawyers across the world. I welcome all our
international guests who have come from different countries and continents to
be here with us today. The ABA is the largest voluntary Bar Association of
lawyers and law students in the world which is not specific to any jurisdiction
in the United States of America. The International Law Section serves as a
gateway between international legal practitioners in the US and those practicing
across the globe.” said, Ms. Pratibha Jain, Chair,
India Committee, ABA; Head of Strategy & Group General Counsel, Everstone
Group.
Mr. Marcos Rios, Chair of the
ABA International Law Section said, “We have
approximately 12,000 members from over 100 countries. And we have 55
specialized committees divided in substantive practice areas and also
geographic regions. Our committees meet at least monthly and work on legal
publications, international public policy initiatives, programs and networking
events, and many other activities and projects. Our core values include
excellence by which we mean that we offer our members world class expertise,
thought leadership and recognition based on merit, justice, which means fair
and equitable treatment, access to justice, human rights and the rule of law
around the world. Diversity and Inclusion which means that we advance diversity
and inclusion in all our decisions and activities. We foster an international
community to share experiences, develop relationships, and create long life
friendships; and service which means we provide value to our members and the
international community and contribute continuously to evolve to meet their
needs. We help lawyers connect, expand their practices and grow. Our members
from India had been growing substantially in the past few years. So when I was
chair elect, I made it one of my goals is chair to bring the ABA to India.”
The ABA is the largest voluntary bar
association of lawyers and law students in the world, which is not specific to
any jurisdiction in the United States of America. The ABA’s most important
stated activities are the setting of academic standards for law schools, the
formulation of model ethical codes related to the legal profession and
dissemination of legal research. The ABA International Law Section serves as a
gateway between international legal practitioners in the US and those
practicing around the globe. This Section is the leader in the development of policy
in the international arena, the promotion of the rule of law and the education
of international law practitioners. The South Asia/Oceania and India Committee
of the ABA International Law Section is the convener of the conference.
“The
ABA India Conference 2023 will bring together renowned judges, jurists,
advocates, legal academics and practitioners, and law students from some of the
most prominent organisations in India. It is the first distinguished gathering
of its kind in India, especially after the pandemic; and the O.P. Jindal Global
University and Jindal Global Law School are proud to be the global
academic advisors for the conference. We look forward to three days of
deliberations and discussions on contemporary, national and international legal
issues.” said Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding
Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University.
The distinguished speakers for the
conference will include judges of the Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Mr.
Justice Surya Kant, Hon’ble Justice Ms. Justice Bela M. Trivedi, Hon’ble Mr.
Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol; former judges
of the Supreme Court, Hon’ble Ms. Justice Indu Malhotra, Hon’ble Mr. Justice
Hemant Gupta, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arjan Sikri, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan Lokur,
and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Swatanter Kumar.
The conference will also witness
special addresses and conversations with distinguished ministers and
policymakers which include, Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister &
Leader of the Rajya Sabha, Government of India; Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon’ble
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Dr. Sasmit Patra, Hon’ble Member of
Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. Abhishek Manu
Singhvi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu,
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr. Amee Yajnik, Hon’ble Member of
Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Mr.
Amitabh Kant, G-20 Sherpa, Government of India; Dr. Saurabh Garg, Chief
Executive Officer, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI); Mr. Ashish
Kumar Chauhan, Chief Executive Officer, National Stock Exchange; and the
founders and managing partners of leading Indian law firms.
The
conference is endorsed as a G-20 event by the Government of India. Mr. Amitabh
Kant, G-20 sherpa, Government of India would be delivering the special address
during the conference. The conference will have discussions around India’s G-20
presidency, which has significant contemporary relevance and importance. With
more than 100 thought leaders across 21 thematic sessions with 13 special
addresses and 5 plenary sessions, the conference will provide a global platform
and context to the convergence of the west and India in the legal sphere and
address numerous challenges and innovations required as we move forward.
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