Bhubaneswar: KIIT School of Law hosted an International Law Conference on the theme 'Contribution of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to World Peace' in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The conference brought three sitting judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), based in The Hague, the Netherlands, together to address students and discuss the court's role in promoting global peace.

Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor of KIIT University, described the occasion as a proud moment for the institution, highlighting the participation of three sitting ICJ judges in the international conference.

Three Sitting ICJ Judges Attend the Conference

Speaking about the event, Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh said that the presence of three sitting judges from the International Court of Justice made the conference particularly significant for KIIT University.

He described the gathering as an international conclave focused on examining the role of the ICJ in maintaining world peace. The three judges delivered lectures and addressed students on the conference's central theme.

Open Forum Encourages Academic Discussion

The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted that the conference was organised as an open forum, providing an opportunity for discussions on the contribution of the International Court of Justice to global peace.

According to Prof. Singh, the event was a first-of-its-kind initiative in this part of the country, making it a significant occasion for the university and its School of Law.

The conference focused on the importance of international judicial institutions and their role in addressing global challenges and supporting peaceful relations among nations.