World Law Forum Global Launch & SLAPP Conference [20th Oct; New Delhi]

The World Law Forum Global Launch and Conference on Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) will be organized on the 20^th of October, 2018.

Speakers for the Conference:

• Ram Jethmalani, Senior Advocate & Member of Parliament


• Rajeev Dhavan, Senior Advocate & Eminent Jurist


• Aman Lekhi, Additional Solicitor General, Government of India


• Madhu Trehan, Founder, Newslaundry


• Sidharth Vardarajan, Founder, The Wire


• Paranjoy Guha Thakura, Senior Journalist


• Rajshree Chandra, A/Professor, University of Delhi


• Sunita Narain, Editor, Down to Earth


• Sucheta Dalal, Managing Editor, Moneylife


• Dilip Cherian, Consulting Partner, Perfect Relations


• Suhel Seth, Managing Partner, Counselage India

Objectives of the Conference:

• Raise awareness of the SLAPP phenomenon and explore the applicability and effectiveness of Anti-SLAPP laws;


• Create a dialogue between journalists, lawyers and policymakers to protect freedom of expression and promote equality;


• Allow for community-building and encourage change makers to join the World Law Forum

Registration Fee:

• Professionals: INR 2,800


• Young Professionals: INR 1,800


• Students: INR 900

For further details, click here.

LiveLaw is the media partner for the event.