NLU Delhi – UNCITRAL Asia-Pacific Day Essay Competition 2016: Submit by Oct 23
About
The Competition seeks submission of academic essays on topics relating to transnational business law from students currently pursuing law or business management courses in India. The purpose is to encourage scholarship and deepen understanding of international commercial law among students and young professionals.
Theme of the Competition
Contemporary issues under the CISG vis-à-vis the Indian Sale of Goods Act.
Awards
The Top Three Essays will receive a Certificate of Award from UNCITRAL-RCAP and NLUD jointly.
The top 10 essays (including the top 3 essays) will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Professor Bruno Zeller.
Deadline
The last date to submit essays for the competition is 23rd October, 2016.
Event Details
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Brochure
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The theme is inclusive, but not limited to the following topics:
Specific issues under the CISG: Interpretation, contract formation, conformity of goods anticipatory breach, fundamental breach
Special Issues in CISG: Remedies, damages, avoidance
Transfer of risk in contracts of international sale of goods
The role of commercial custom and usage
International sale of goods transactions through E-contracts
Commercial courts and dispute resolution of international sales contracts
Advantages of adopting CISG in India: Small & medium enterprises v/s Large enterprises
Reforming India’s domestic law in light of global CISG jurisprudence
Harmonisation in CISG through regional developments
Commercial morality and good faith in Sales legislations and conventions
The importance of commercial certainty
Role of Law in Business Contracts
Also the Final Review Panel consists of Prof Michael G Bridge, Ingenborg Schwenzer, Bruno Zeller, A. Jayagovind and Dr. Luca Castelli.