2nd International Humanitarian Law Symposium by Army Law College, Pune: Submit Abstract by May 5

About Army Law College, Pune

Army Law College, Pune is a distinctive institution established in  July 2018 with a noble objective of imparting quality legal education to the children of our brave, patriotic & selfless Army Personnel.  The College is governed and managed by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). The College is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Government of Maharashtra. It offers a five-year B.B.A., LL. B integrated course. Army Law College, Pune, is affiliated to  ‘Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).

About The Indian Society of International Law

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL or Society), a premier national institution for teaching, research, and promotion of international law, was established in 1959, primarily due to the efforts of the late V.K. Krishna Menon. It has indeed been a long and fulfilling journey for ISIL and it has earned a pride of place among the community of international lawyers throughout the world.  In six decades of its existence, the ISIL, under the dynamic leadership and guidance of distinguished persons, has grown into a prestigious research and teaching center of international law in  India. 

About IHL Symposium

The IHL Symposium will be hosted in the campus of Army Law College, Pune. Research presentations participations are allowed in hybrid mode.

The symposium consists of 4 segments,

• Law on war-field (Speaker’s session) (10 May, 2024)
• War and Peace simulation competition (Offline mode) (10 May, 2024)
• IHL Research presentation competition (Hybrid Mode) (11 May, 2024)
• IHL panel discussion. (11 May, 2024)

The Symposium will be featuring senior Indian Army officers, Judges and Jurists, and illustrious scholars in the fields of Humanitarian Law, Defense Studies, Diplomacy, etc.  The research outcomes of Symposium will be published in the form of edited book consisting of contemporary issues and Challenges prevailing in the domain of Humanitarian Law.

DAY 1: War and Peace Simulation Competition, (Offline) 10 May 2024.

• The nature of Competition: War and Peace Simulation Competition designed to augment the knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and further hone the skills of participants to apply norms of IHL to real-life situations in armed conflict situations (such as giving legal advice on targeting civilian objects, legitimacy of using civilians as a human shield, the effect of bombing a bridge which is used to transport weapons to enemy troops but is also essential to the delivery of essential food supplies to the civilian population, etc.).
• The object and purpose of the Competition: The competition is to educate and familiarize students with the different aspects and delicate balances within IHL. The students are not only required to acquire a vast knowledge in international law and in particular in IHL, but they also to learn how to advocate such rules in accordance with their role in the simulations.
• The format of the Competition: A team shall consist of two participants. A problem shall be released/ mailed beforehand, indicating certain war situations and challenges to humanitarian rules. The same problem shall be used as a ground to create simulated dialogue, and negotiation and to raise claims or defend against key issues pertaining to humanitarian crisis. In a team, one participant will participate in the simulated capacity of a military commander and one as a legal advisor. The teams have to prepare short write-ups concerning key issues of a given problem, laws referred, and evidence if any. The submission shall be prepared for both sides of conflicting states given in a problem. The sides of team will be selected based on the draw of lots on the day of the competition. The performance of teams will be evaluated by judges on prescribed parameters.

DAY 2: IHL Research Presentation Competition (Hybrid Mode) (11 May 2024)

RESEARCH THEMES OF SYMPOSIUM:

• The concept of just war and the genesis of IHL. Prevailing causes and effects of armed conflicts. The necessity of rules and laws to regulate warfare.
• Protected Stakeholders and their position under Geneva Conventions.
• Modern methods and means of warfare. The ongoing conflicts and stand of India i.e.
• Russia- Ukraine conflict, Indo-China conflict, Israel-Palestine, etc.
• The perspective of armed forces on rules of warfare and the need of training.
• Contemporary challenges in the application of Humanitarian Law.
• Role of United Nations and International Organisations, i.e. ICRC, in upholding Humanitarian Laws.
• The role of academics and students in increasing awareness about humanitarian principles.
• Non-state entities and warfare.
• Technology and warfare- Drone War, War in Space, Cyber War, etc.
• Environmental effects of warfare.
• The above sub-themes are only illustrative. Editors would welcome chapters on other topics related to International Humanitarian Law.

Author Guidelines

• Abstract: All submissions (except Book Reviews) should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words and important 5 Keywords
• Cover Letter: The cover letter shall mention the name/s of the author/s, designation/status, institutional affiliation if any, postal address, email ID, and mobile number.
• Word Limit (inclusive of footnotes): 6000 to 8000 words.
• Citation Style: OSCOLA citation rules (Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities, Fourth Edition)
• Co-authorship: The submissions may be co-authored by a maximum of two authors.
• Formatting guidelines:
• The contributions shall be sent in “Microsoft Word Format” (.doc/ .docx format).
• The manuscript shall be typed in “Time New Roman” with a font size of 12 and line spacing of 1.5.
• Plagiarism Limit: 15%
• Alignment- Justified
• The Title of the article should be equal or not more than 100 characters.
• Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, Size 10, with line spacing.
• Cases should be cited in italics using the full name of the parties along with the full citation in the first instance. If used as a defined term, it should be made bold, italicized, and placed inside (parenthesis) at the first occurrence. Thereafter, the defined term should continue to be used in italics. For example, ABC v Union of India (ABC).
• All headings must have uniform formatting. All sub-headings must be left aligned, in bold.
• Statutes and legislations must be mentioned by their full name including the year, at the first occurrence. For example, The Competition Act 2002.
• The file name must be in the following format: Topic Author Name.docx

Important Dates

• Stage 1:  Abstract Submission: 5th May 2024
• Stage 2: Communication of Selection:
• Stage 3:  Date of Research Presentation: 11 May 2024

Date for submission of full chapter after symposium shall be intimated in due course.

All submissions are required to be sent to [email protected]. A signed copy of the Cover Letter” and Copyright & Plagiarism Declaration shall be scanned and emailed along with the contribution.

On the date of presentation, please submit;

• Printed copy of your abstract,
• A cover letter,
• Copyright and plagiarism declaration.

Selected chapters will be published in the ISBN approved book in collaboration with the Indian Society of International Law.

Prizes

IHL Research presentation competition (Hybrid Mode)

• Winner: Rs. 3000/-, Trophy, Dharma Sansthapana Medal and Certificate
• 1^st Runner Up: Shanti-seva Medal and Certificate
• 2^nd Runner Up: Aman Anusandhan Medal and Certificate

War and Peace Simulation Competition:

• Winner: Rs. 3000/-, Medal and Certificate
• 1^st Runner Up: Medal and Certificate
• 2^nd Runner Up: Medal and Certificate

Registration Fee 

• Students/   PhD.   Scholars.   (Attendee): ₹500/-
• Students/   PhD.   Scholars.   (Presenter): ₹1000/-
• Professionals (Attendee): ₹1500/-
• Professionals (Presenter): ₹2000/-
• For participation in War & Peace Simulation Competition: ₹300/-
• Payment to account:

• Army Law College, Pune
• State Bank of India,
• Dehu Road Branch
• A/C No. 37764808404
• IFSC: SBIN0000569

Registration Procedure

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Faculty Coordinator

Mr.Ajay Tambulkar, Coordinator, Research & Journal Cell, Army Law College, Pune. (9315184823/ WhatsApp @ 9823244244, Email: [email protected] )

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