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International Conference on Comparative Law (ICCL 2025) – Day 2

Event Date: 26th April 2025

Event brief description

The second day of the International Conference on Comparative Law (ICCL 2025), jointly organized by Galgotias University and Edith Cowan University, Australia, was held on April 26, 2025. The day featured keynote addresses by leading international legal scholars on comparative law's role in global governance, law reform, and emerging global challenges. The event also included multiple technical sessions where researchers presented papers on comparative legal studies. The day concluded with an in-person Valedictory Session, graced by distinguished members of the judiciary, who addressed the students and participants on contemporary legal developments and career guidance. 

Event Detailed Description

The second day of ICCL 2025 commenced with Keynote Session-2 (Online Mode), featuring distinguished international speakers:

  • Dr. Salil Mehra (Temple University, USA)
  • Prof. Richard Albert (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jorge Isaac Torres Manrique (Peru)
  • Prof. (Dr.) Nanayakkara (University of Colombo)
  • Advocate Rodney D Ryder (Scriboard, India)
  • Advocate Samarth Sagar (Additional Advocate General, Punjab)
  • Prof. (Dr.) Devinder Singh (Punjab University)
  • Prof. (Dr.) A.P. Bhanu (Amity Law School, Noida)
  • Prof. (Dr.) Seema Rohmetra (University of Jammu)
  • Prof. (Dr.) Shilan Shah (UWE Bristol)

The keynote addresses emphasized several critical aspects of comparative law, including:

  • Bridging cross-cultural gaps through comparative study of legal systems.
  • Facilitating modernization and reform of national laws by learning from international experiences.
  • Enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation among nations through harmonization of legal principles.
  • Deepening the theoretical and practical understanding of legal systems to tackle global challenges.
  • Addressing emerging concerns like the impact of artificial intelligence, cross-border cybercrime, environmental protection, and human rights through comparative legal perspectives.

Following the keynote session, the conference featured extensive Technical Sessions conducted both offline at the university campus and online in parallel. A total of over 150 research papers were presented across 12 technical sessions by national and international scholars. The research presentations covered a broad range of comparative legal topics such as:

  • Comparative constitutional frameworks and federal structures.
  • Corporate governance, insolvency laws, and financial regulations.
  • Cybersecurity, AI, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
  • Gender justice, family law, and child protection across jurisdictions.
  • Environmental protection, climate law, and sustainable development goals.

The technical sessions provided a dynamic platform for academic exchange, critical discourse, and exploration of diverse legal systems, fostering interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives among scholars, practitioners, and students.

The day culminated with the Valedictory Session (In-Person Mode), which was a significant highlight of the event. Advocate Aradhana Galgotia, Director Operations, Galgotias University, opened the session by emphasizing the pivotal role of moot courts in developing advocacy skills among students. She noted how the presence of such esteemed members of the judiciary would further inspire students to excel in their legal careers.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.R. Midha, Former Judge, Delhi High Court, shared personal anecdotes from his career, illustrating his enduring passion for academics alongside practice. He highlighted how today's law students are privileged to have platforms like moot courts, mediation, and negotiation competitions to enhance their skills — opportunities that were rare during his student days.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shubhash Vidyarthi, Judge, Allahabad High Court, connected with the students by recalling his experience as a participant in the first national moot court competition from Lucknow University. He encouraged those who did not win, emphasizing that the true value lies in participation, learning, and personal growth, rather than solely in securing a trophy.

Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, Judge, Supreme Court of India, delivered a comprehensive and inspiring address, guiding students on navigating their academic and professional journeys. He stressed the importance of excelling in moot courts, mediation, and negotiation competitions to build critical legal skills. Justice Bindal also touched upon emerging challenges in the legal field, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on the practice of law, evolving methods in tackling banking frauds, and the pressing issue of pendency of cases. He explained progressive initiatives by the judiciary, including the adoption of neutral citation methods and the National Judicial Data Grid, aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency. He urged students to remain aware of such developments and actively contribute to the evolution of the legal system.

Finally, Hon’ble Mr. Suneel Galgotia, Chancellor, Galgotias University, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the distinguished dignitaries for gracing the occasion. He congratulated all winning teams, appreciated the efforts of all participants and organizers, and reaffirmed the university's commitment to providing students with opportunities that foster excellence and global engagement.

The Valedictory Session left a lasting impact on the attendees, motivating students to continuously strive for excellence, embrace new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the legal profession.

Department Name – School of Law, Galgotias University

Event Outcome 

  • Enhanced academic collaboration through keynote and technical sessions
  • Promoted cross-cultural comparative legal understanding
  • Provided a scholarly platform for young researchers to present comparative legal research
  • Highlighted emerging issues in law such as AI governance, banking frauds, and new judicial innovations
  • Motivated students and participants towards pursuing excellence in law and global legal practice

The event reaffirmed Galgotias University’s commitment to fostering comparative legal scholarship and global academic partnerships.

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