The Indian Society of International Law

President	Ram Niwas Mirdha
Executive President	V. S. Mani
Vice Presidents	V. C. Govindaraj R.K.P. Shankardass, Veena Bakshi
Treasurer	J.S. Gill
Secretary-General & Editor	C. Jayaraj
Editor-in-chief, IJIL	Rahmatullah Khan
Assistant Editor	Manoj Kumar Sinha

The Third Summer Course on International Law
The UGC Refresher Course on International Law
The Inauguration of PG Diploma Courses for the Academic Year 2004-2005 and Award of Diploma Certificates for the year 2003-2004
ISIL Honours Kamal Hossain
Lecture on German Constitution
Forthcoming Events
New Acquisition

From the President's Desk

On 8 December 2003, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution (A/RES/ES-10/I4) in which it requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to "urgently render an advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from the construction of the wall being built by Israel, in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in and around East Jerusalem, considering the rules and principles of international law". The ICJ, highest judicial body of the United Nations handed down its non-binding ruling on Friday, 9 July 2004, by (14 votes tol), declaring that the wall was illegal, that Israel must dismantle its standing portions, and that Israel must provide reparations for damages caused by the construction. It also suggested that the General Assembly and the Security Council should consider what further action is required to bring to an end to the illegal situation resulting from the construction of the wall.

The General Assembly on 20th July 2004 overwhelmingly voted in favour of Advisory opinion of the ICJ by a vote of 150 in favour to 6 against with 10 abstentions, demanding that Israel heed advisory opinion of the ICJ and halt construction on its security barrier in the West Bank, tear down the portions built on Palestinian land, and provide reparations to Palestinians whose lives have been harmed by the wall. The United States representative regretted the Assembly's rush to adopt the resolution and voted against the resolution and emphasised that durable solution could only be found in a negotiated settlement. Israel continues to build what it prefers to call its "barrier", on the grounds that it helps Israel to defend itself against Palestinian suicide-bombers. There has been much debate as to the content and meaning of this opinion since it was delivered. This opinion provides a sound overview of the legal consequences of the construction of the wall in the occupied Palestinian territories, and outlines the legal obligations for both Israel and the international community in regarding the construction. This advisory opinion of the ICJ this ruling is a political, moral and legal victory for Palestinians over Israel.

The Third Summer Course on International Law

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), organised the Third Summer Course on international law at its premises from 21st June to 2nd July 2004. Dr. R.K. Dixit, former Joint Secretary & Legal Adviser, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) inaugurated the course on 21st June 2004. Shri Ram Niwas Mirdha, President, ISIL welcomed the participants of the programme. Shri Narinder Singh, Joint Secretary, Legal and Treaties Division, MEA, proposed the vote of thanks. The s

ubstantive sessions of the course were spread over ten days. Lectures were delivered on important and contemporary areas of Public International Law, Private International Law, International Institutions, International Human Rights, Humanitarian and Refugee Laws, International Business and Trade Law, International Environmental Law and International Criminal Court. 130 participants including, students, teachers and lawyers from various parts of the country attended the course. Dr.Manoj Kumar Sinha, Assistant Professor, ISIL was the course coordinator.

The faculty for the summer course comprised of eminent international law experts such as Prof. Lakshmi Jambholkar, Prof.Veena Bakshi, Prof.J.LKoul, Shri A.K.Ganguly, Dr.R.K.Dixit, Shri C.Jayaraj, Shri Rajeev Ranjan, Larry Maybee, Regional Legal Adviser of ICRC, Ms. Carol Batchelor, Deputy Chief of the Mission, UNHCR, Shri M.K.Rao, Dr.A.S.Reddy, Dr.V.D.Sharma, Shri Luther Rangreji, Shri Sanjay Parikh, Dr.Ch.Banerjee, Shri James Nedumpara and Dr.Manoj Kumar Sinha. The whole course witnessed lively interactions and discussions by the participants. They were provided with reading materials including a copy of the Indian Journal of International Law. The course was concluded on 2nd July. Hon'ble Vikramjit Sen, Judge High Court of Delhi, was the Chief guest, and while delivering the valedictory address, he recalled his association with the Society for last three decades. He pointed out the growing importance of international law at all levels and exhorted participants to take international law study seriously. He also distributed the certificates to the participants. Shri C.Jayaraj, Secretary- General gave the vote of thanks.

The UGC Refresher Course on International Law

The Society organised a UGC Refresher Course on International Law for law teachers at its premises from 6th September to 25th September. Prof. K.K.Aggarwal, Vice- Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprashta University, delivered the inaugural address. Shri Ram Niwas Mirdha, President, Society, welcomed the chief guest and the participants. Dr. G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner of India presided the meeting. Prof. A.K.Koul, Course-Coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks. There were lectures and presentations on various branches of international law.

The faculty for the refresher course comprised of eminent international law experts such as: Prof. R.P.Anand, Prof.V.C.Govindaraj, Prof. Lakshmi Jambholkar, Prof.Veena Bakshi, Prof. A.K.Koul, Prof.J.LKoul, Prof.C.Mahapatra, Dr.R.K.Dixit, Dr. Kardam, Larry Maybee, Regional Legal Adviser of ICRC, Ms. Carol Batchelor, Deputy Chief of the Mission, UNHCR, Shri M.K.Rao, Dr.V.D.Sharma, Shri Luther Rangreji, Wg.Cdr. U.C.Jha, Shri Y.S.R.Murthy, Shri Amitendu Palit, Shri James Nedumpara and Dr.Manoj Kumar Sinha. Prof.A.K.Koul was the course-coordinator.

The course was concluded on 25th September. Prof. K.N. Chandrashekhran Pillai, Director, Indian Law Institute delivered the valedictory address and distributed the certificates to the participants. Shri C.Jayaraj, Secretary-General, ISIL, proposed the vote of thanks.

The Inauguration of PG Diploma Courses for the Academic Year 2004-2005
and Award of Diploma Certificates for the year 2003-2004

The Inauguration of PG Diploma courses for the academic year 2004-05 and award of Diploma certificates for the academic year 2003-2004 was held on 21st September 2004 at the Society's premises. Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of State for Science and Technology & Ocean Development, was the chief guest. In his speech he highlighted the importance of the role of international law in present times and also appreciated the role Society has been playing in the dissemination of international law through research, teaching and publications. He distributed the diploma certificates to the successful students for the academic year 2003-2004. Shri Ram Niwas Mirdha, President, welcomed the chief guest. Shri R.K.P.Shankardass, Vice- President, ISIL, gave the vote of thanks.

ISIL Honours Kamal Hossain, A Renowned Scholar

In association with Supreme Court Bar Association, the Society organised a lecture on International Law and Sustainable Development - Need for International Cooperation" by Dr.Kamal Hossain, Vice Chairman of the International Law Association and an eminent jurist from Bangladesh, on 1st September 2004 at Society's premises. Hon'ble Justice Y.K.Sabharwal, Judge, Supreme Court of srnational 1st from I K.Sab India, presided over the function. Shri Ram Niwas Mirdha welcomed the gathering. Shri Vijay Hansaria, Vice-President, Supreme Court Bar Association gave vote of thanks. On this occasion the Society conferred the honorary membership of the ISIL to Kamal Hossain for his life long service for development of the international law and for projecting the views of developing countries in the process of international law making.

Lecture on German Constitution

The Indian Society of International Law and Supreme Court Bar Association jointly organised a lecture on German Constitution by Hon'ble Madam Dr.Beate Merk, State Minister for Justice, Free State of Bavaria, Germany, on 31sl August 2004 at Society's premises. Hon'ble Justice N Santosh Hegde, Judge, Supreme Court of India, presided over the function. Shri G.V.Rao welcomed the gathering. Ms. Pareena Swamp, Secretary, Supreme Court Bar Association gave vote of thanks.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Fourth Henry Dunant Memorial Court Competition

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will be jointly organizing the Fourth Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition on 16th -17th October 2004. The Moot court is designed to give wider dissemination to and raise awareness of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) issues amongst law students in India.

Second International Conference On International Law

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) is organising its 2nd International Conference on International Law from 14-17 November 2004, in New Delhi. The Second International Conference is being organized to provide a forum for in-depth discussion on the emerging trends in various branches of international law among the practitioners, teachers and scholars of international law from different nationalities. The following are the tentative themes of International Conference:

International Investment Law, WTO, Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade Law
Space Law
Private International Law: Jurisdiction, Applicable Law and Enforcement
The United Nations and Emerging World Order
International Terrorism, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
International Law of Environment and Sustainable Development

DELEGATE FEE
Delegate Fee		Before15 June 2004	After 15 June 2004
A.	Western Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Republic of Korea (For Academics only 50% of the Delegate fee)	US$ 400	US$ 500
B.	Developing Countries (Excluding SAARC Countries)	US$100	US$ 150
C.	SAARC (Excluding India)	US$50	US$75
D.	Indian Delegates (Advocates, Business Executives and Diplomatic Corps in Delhi)	Rs. 2500	Rs. 3000
E.	ISIL Members	Rs. 1200	Rs. 1500
F.	Teachers	Rs. 1200	Rs. 1500
G.	Students	Rs. 750	Rs. 750

Note: For accompanying persons, 50% of the delegate fee will be charged. Delegate Fee Includes lunch, Tea/Coffee, Conference Kit, Reception and Cultural Programmes. Delhi Sightseeing (complementary for Foreign Delegates Airport Reception (only for information) Confessional Rates for Agra and Jaipur Tours For details please visit: www.isil-aca.org

Dynamics of International Law in the New Millennium

The book Dynamics of International Law in the New Millennium, edited by Dr. R.K.Dixit Former Legal Adviser, Ministry of External Affairs and C. Jayaraj, Secretary-General of ISIL, is collection of essays contributed by international experts from different parts of world at the First International Conference on International Law, International Law in the New Millennium, organised by the Indian Society of International Law, in 4-7 October 2001, at New Delhi. The contributions reflect the complexities of transition of international law at the turn of the millennium. The authors have addressed various issues in their chosen fields of international law. This collection provides a cogent view of the emerging trends of international law in the context of changing climate of international relations and globalisation. For copies contact: Administrative Officer, ISIL.

ISIL Yearbook of International Humanitarian and Refugee Law

First and second volumes of the Yearbook are now available at http://www.worldlii.org/int/iournals/ISILYBIHRL/

New Acquisition by the Library
Abrahamsen, Rita, Disciplining Democracy: Development Discourse and Good Governance In Africa (New York: Zed Books, 2003).	Anand, A. S, The Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir, 4th edn. (New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2004).	Antony, M.J., Annual Digest of Human Rights Judgments 2000,2002,2003. (New Delhi: Indian Social Institute, 2000, 2002, and 2003).	Bakshi, P.M., The Constitution of India (Delhi: Universal Law Publication, Pvt. Ltd., 2004).

Bastian, S. and R. Luckham, Can Democracy Be Designed? (New York: Zed Books, 2003).	Birine, P. W. and A. E. Boyle, International Law and Environment. 2nd edn. (NY: Oxford University Press, 2004).	Blaser, Maria, In the Way of Development, (London: Zed Books, 2004)	Blum, William, Rogue State A Guide to the World's only Superpower (New York: Zed Books, 2002).

Bond, Patrick, Against Global Apartheid, 2nd edn. (New York: Zed Books, 2003).	Cahill, Kavin M, Basic of International Humanitarian Missions (NY: Fordham University Press, 2003).	Cahill, Kavin M, Tradition Values and Humanitarian Action (NY: Fordham University Press, 2003).	Dixit, J.N., India's Foreign Policy 1947-2003 (Piyuc Books, 2003).

Erbisch, F. H. and K.N. Maredie ed. Intellectual Property Rights in the Agriculture Biotechnology (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2000).	Feffer, John, Living in Hope People Challenging Globalization (New York: Zed Books, 2002).	Griffiths, Peter, The Economist's Tale (New York: Zed Books, 2003).	Hilhorst, Dorothy, The real World of NGOs (New York: Zed Books, 2003).

Jones, Adam, ed., Genocide, War Crimes & the West (London: Zed Books, 2004).	King, Kenneth, Knowledge for Development? (New York: Zed Books, 2004).	Naikar, Hobet D., The Law Relating of Human Rights. (Bangalore: Pullman and Publishers, 2004).	Tokar, Brain, ed. Redesigning Life?: The world Wide Challenge to Genetic Engineering (New York: Zed Books, 2001).

W.T.O., Guide to Uruguay Round Agreements. (London: Kluwer Law International, 1999).	WTO, International Trade Joint Ventures & Foreign collaboration (New Delhi: Institute of Company Secretaries of India, 2004).

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