The ILS Centre for Commercial Laws is elated to announce the return of its marquee event, Colloquium 9.0, scheduled to take place on 21st February 2026.
About the Colloquium:
The Colloquium is a prestigious event conducted by the Centre, attracting students and professionals from across the country. It features panel discussions moderated by experts, where distinguished speakers present views for and against the scheduled topic. This event provides a platform for students to engage with contemporary developments in commercial laws, interact with industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape.
Theme for Colloquium 9.0:
This year, Colloquium 9.0 is centred around the theme “Adjudicatory Bottlenecks and Efficacy of Insolvency Resolution Process.” The discussions will explore the structural and procedural challenges impeding timely insolvency resolution under the IBC, including institutional capacity constraints and judicial delays.
Through insightful panel discussions, the Colloquium aims to critically assess the efficacy of existing legal frameworks, identify regulatory loopholes, and propose practical reforms to improve dispute resolution and insolvency process.
The event will feature a Keynote Address and two Panel Discussions from 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Keynote address will be delivered by Senior Advocate, Krishnendu Datta, NCLAT and Supreme Court of India (TBD) on broad theme of the event, Adjudicatory Bottlenecks and Efficacy of Insolvency Resolution Process.
PANEL I
The Panel will witness the opinion of-
- Ms. Sheetal Kulkarni (Executive Vice President, Legal and Secretarial, TKIL Industries Pvt. Ltd.)
- Ms. Vishryuti Sahni (Principal Associate, Disputes, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, Delhi)
- Mr. Amit Deshpande, (Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions Legalogic, Pune)
- Moderator: Mr. Siddhartha Datta (Partner (Insolvency and Restructuring)), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Calcutta
PANEL II
The Panel will witness the opinion of-
- Mr. Siddhartha Datta (Partner (Insolvency and Restructuring), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Kolkata.
- Adv. Abhishek Khare, Founding and Managing Partner, Khare Legal Chambers LLP
- Moderator: Vivek Sharma, Chambers of Senior Advocate Cyrus Ardeshir, Bombay High Court
Registration Details:
Registration Period: 12th February – 19th February 2026
Registration Fee:
| Category | Registration Fee (including GST @ 18%) |
| ILS Students | INR 650/- |
| Non-ILS Students | INR 800/- |
| Professionals | INR 1000/- |
The registration fee includes reading material, stationery, certificates for all attendees, and refreshments, including coffee/tea, lunch, and high tea.
- Payment Mode: Payments can be made online through SBI Direct, Net Banking, and Credit Card. Debit Card payments are not accepted.
Faculty In-Charge:
- Dr. Swatee Yogessh, Assistant Professor
- Ms. Aditi Choubey, Assistant Professor
Student Coordinators:
- Koonjal Hatewar (V B.A.LL.B.)
- Utkarsha Rananaware (V B.A.LL.B.)
- Divya Singh (III LL.B.)
Contact: [email protected]
