International Symposium on Indo-French Synergies: Strengthening Comparative Legal Dialogue
The School of Law, Pondicherry University is organising an International Symposium on Indo-French Synergies on 21 January 2026, bringing together eminent academicians and international experts to deliberate on comparative legal systems, social law, and global academic cooperation.
This symposium reflects Pondicherry University’s commitment to fostering cross-border legal dialogue between India and France, particularly in the evolving domains of social law, comparative legislation, and international legal education.
About the Organising Institution
Pondicherry University, a central university established by an Act of Parliament, has consistently promoted international academic collaborations.
The School of Law actively engages with global legal scholars to enrich legal education, research, and policy-oriented discussions.
Theme of the Symposium
“Indo-French Synergies”
The symposium focuses on:
- Comparative legal frameworks of India and France
- Social law and labour law perspectives
- Academic collaboration and exchange programmes
- Internationalisation of legal education
Distinguished International Guest Speaker
Prof. Laurent Gamet (France)
Profile Snapshot:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Dean, Faculty of Law |
| University | Paris-Est Créteil University (UPEC), France |
| Expertise | Social Law (Domestic & Comparative) |
| Academic Roles | Director – Master’s Programme in Social Law |
| Professional Role | President, Social Law Section, French Society for Comparative Legislation |
About Prof. Gamet:
Prof. Laurent Gamet is a renowned French legal scholar whose research primarily focuses on social law from both domestic and comparative perspectives. He is actively involved in comparative legislation studies and frequently delivers lectures and seminars at universities across the world.
Other Eminent Guests
- Prof. S. Victor Anandkumar
Dean – International Relations - Prof. Renaud Colson
Director, French Institute of Pondicherry
Programme Schedule (At a Glance)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | University Anthem |
| 10:03 AM | Welcome Address – Prof. R. Kasilingam, Dean (i/c), School of Law |
| 10:10 AM | Address by Chief Guest – Prof. S. Victor Anandkumar |
| 10:30 AM | Special Address – Prof. Laurent Gamet |
| 11:45 AM | Special Address – Prof. Renaud Colson |
| 12:45 PM | Vote of Thanks – Dr. G. Subhalakshmi |
Event Details
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | 21 January 2026 |
| 🕙 Time | 10:00 AM onwards |
| 📌 Venue | Seminar Hall, Library Annexe |
| 🏫 Organiser | School of Law, Pondicherry University |
Event Flow Diagram (Conceptual)
Indo-French Academic Collaboration
↓
Comparative Social Law Discourse
↓
International Legal Scholarship
↓
Policy & Research Exchange
Who Can Attend?
The symposium is open to all and cordially invites:
- Faculty members
- Students
- Research scholars
- Academic staff
Why This Symposium Is Important
- Encourages Indo-French academic cooperation
- Offers exposure to comparative legal research
- Strengthens understanding of social law frameworks
- Enhances global perspectives for Indian law students
- Promotes international research networks
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