24/09/2026
Amity Law School (ALS), in association with the Department of Student Welfare (DSW) successfully organised a two-day International Seminar on "The Role of Hindi in International Arbitration: Opportunities and Challenges" on 22nd–23rd September 2026.
The inaugural session was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Amar Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow; Mr. Mahendra Pratap Awasthi, Registrar-cum-Principal Bench Secretary, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench; and Ms. Irvinder Bakshi, Barrister and Chartered Arbitrator, London.
The event was organised under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice Chancellor. Dr. Rajeev Verma (DSW) delivered the welcome address, highlighting the importance of linguistic diversity and accessibility in international arbitration and dispute resolution. The event was organised under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Tapan K*mar Chandola, Director (ALS).
The technical sessions deliberated on the role of Hindi in international arbitration, exploring opportunities and challenges in linguistic inclusion, legal translation, terminology, language barriers, and access to justice. The seminar featured research presentations from academicians, legal professionals, and students from national and international institutions.
The valedictory session was graced by Shri S.S. Upadhyay, Former Judge and Legal Advisor to Governor U.P. and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rangnath Pandey (Retd.), High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench. The seminar reinforced the institution's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary legal scholarship on language and justice in international contexts. The organising team included Dr. K*mkum Srivastava, Dr. Mudra Singh, Dr. Shova Devi, Dr. Anuj Sharma, Dr. Rohit Shukla, Dr. Shaiwalini Singh, Assistant Professor (ALS)