International Conference on Comparative Law (ICCL 2025)

Event Date : 25th April 2025

Event Brief Description

The International Conference on Comparative Law (ICCL 2025), jointly organized by Galgotias University and Edith Cowan University, Australia, was held on April 25, 2025. The conference brought together an esteemed panel of legal scholars, jurists, and academicians to delve into the multifaceted domain of comparative law. With an engaging opening ceremony, insightful keynote speeches, and an interactive academic environment, the event offered participants a unique opportunity to explore legal systems across jurisdictions and reflect on both global influences and domestic interpretations of law.

Keynote speakers included vice-chancellors and senior faculty members from premier institutions like National Law Universities, the University of Delhi, JSW Law School Bhutan, and international scholars from France and the UK. Topics ranged from historical and methodological insights into comparative law to practical applications and legal reforms driven by global trends. The event also highlighted Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness policy and the legal impact of the Ukraine-Russia war. The day concluded with meaningful discussions and acknowledgments, leaving participants enriched and inspired by the possibilities of comparative legal thinking.

Event Detailed Description

The International Conference on Comparative Law (ICCL 2025), hosted on April 25, 2025, was an academic collaboration between Galgotias University and Edith Cowan University, Australia. The event commenced with a warm welcome by emcees and an address by Prof. (Dr.) Aditya Tomar and Dr. Joshua N Aston. The inaugural session featured respected speakers such as Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, who provided a historical insight into comparative influences on Indian constitutional drafting, and Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, who emphasized the significance of implementation in realizing rights.

Prof. (Dr.) Jai Singh and Prof. (Dr.) K V S Sharma delivered keynote addresses highlighting the evolution and systematic methodologies within comparative law. An intellectually rigorous address by Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Baxi questioned the feasibility of comparative legal interpretation across cultural boundaries, offering profound reflections on legal responsibility and ethics.

The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, shared legal innovations inspired by comparative systems. Afternoon sessions resumed with speeches by Prof. (Dr.) J.L. Kaul on global interconnectedness and legal system reform, and Prof. (Dr.) Sonam Tshering, who presented Bhutan’s legal framework around Gross National Happiness. Prof. (Dr.) Anatoliy Kostruba and Advocate R.H.A. Sikander added global and practical insights, with the latter analyzing India’s criminal law reforms.

The conference ended with felicitations and a Vote of Thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Namita Malik.

Department Name : School of Law, Galgotias University

Event Outcome

The ICCL 2025 conference successfully fostered interdisciplinary dialogue on comparative law, highlighted its historical and contemporary relevance, and inspired participants to critically assess the role of law in shaping inclusive, global societies. It encouraged collaborative thinking and opened avenues for further research, partnerships, and curriculum development in comparative legal studies.

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