36th LAWASIA Conference set to be held in Bengaluru from November 24-27
Bengaluru: Legal professionals, bar leaders, and jurists from across the Asia Pacific region are set to converge in Bengaluru for the 36th LAWASIA Conference, a flagship event organized by LAWASIA and The Bar Association of India.
Scheduled to take place from Friday, November 24, to Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, the conference is set to be a hub for in-depth discussions on various legal topics.
While Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the event on November 24, Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation; former Chief Scientist, WHO, will deliver a talk on “Journey into the Future: Climate Change, Public Health and Equity,” said senior advocate S.S. Naganand, vice-president of Bar Association of India (BAI) and an executive member of LAWASIA.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud will deliver a talk on “Identity, the Individual and the State: New Paths to Liberty” on November 25 and some of the judges of the Supreme Courts of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, various the High Courts of the country, will attend sessions on various subjects of law.
The LAWASIA Annual Conference, considered a pinnacle in the organization's professional events program, provides a unique platform for legal experts to discuss and deliberate on key regional developments in law.
The event covers a wide array of legal domains, including Family Law, Human Rights & Rule of Law, Business Law, Environmental Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, and more.
“As a generalist legal event, the Annual Conference also serves as an important forum for sharing ideas, building professional networks, reinforcing shared professional values, advocating for the rule of law in varied jurisdictions, and advancing the status of the legal profession in the Asia Pacific,” a statement from the organisers stated.
The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru will play host to a series of engaging sessions, featuring renowned legal experts as speakers and panelists. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and opportunities to delve into the latest legal trends and advancements in the region.
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Goa: Woman killed, colleague injured after Mini Cooper crashes into bike; businessman’s son held
Panaji (PTI): A 23-year-old woman employee of a five-star hotel was killed, and her male colleague seriously injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa, police said on Tuesday.
The police on Monday arrested Darius Dias (22) in connection with the accident, which took place in the Dona Paula locality near here on Sunday night, an official said.
Dias, who was allegedly driving a Mini Cooper, rammed the vehicle into the motorcycle, he said, adding that the car bore a temporary number plate, installed before a vehicle is registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Diksha Parwadkar, who was riding pillion on the motorcycle, was declared dead on arrival at a private hospital, while her colleague D Arunkumar (26) remains in a critical condition, the official said.
The duo were employed at a five-star hotel and were returning home after completing their night shift, he said, adding that a probe is underway.
