Sunday, April 25, 2010

About the Centre for Air and Space Law


Introduction to the Centre

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad is the 'Number One' rank-rated Law University in India (A.C. Nielsen-ORG-MARG Survey, 2008). The Centre for Air and Space Law (CASL) is one of the centres of excellence established by the University. Since its inception in 2005, the Centre has been working under the stewardship of Prof. V. Balakista Reddy (Head, Centre for Air & Space Law). There are very few research centres across the globe which are paying heed to the very vast realms of Air and Space Law and amongst them CASL has been working towards the process of spreading literacy in these fields since last five years. The Centre specialises in legal and policy issues regarding aviation and space activities.

Objectives of NALSAR-CASL

The Centre for Air & Space Law has come up with some innovative objectives/projects which are as follows:
• To provide and assist Government institutions/organizations and private institutions/industries in sorting out legal issues in both Air & Space laws.
• To produce well researched expertise of various kinds in Air & Space Law arena.
• To enter into a MoU’s with Foreign Universities for having exchange programs not only for students but for faculty as well.
• To conduct seminars/workshops year after year on Air & Space laws so as to improve the credibility of this Centre.
• To organize an International conference titled “The Future of Space Law in the new millennium” in the latter part of the year 2010.
• To launch Diploma Course on “Space Technology & Space Law” through distance/online mode.
• To come up with a book on “Aviation laws and current trends”, this will be a magnum opus in days to come.
• To come up with a book on “Space Law”, this will be a magnum opus in days to come.
• To come up with a Newsletter on Air & Space laws activities being carried on by this Centre.
• To arrange for internship programs in Aviation & Space research Centers.
• To spread awareness program on Air & Space Laws education throughout India.
• To organize Annual Moot Court on legal issues regarding Air & Space Laws.

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