About the Organizer
The Animal Law Cell operates under the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, one of India’s premier legal institutions. The Cell is dedicated to advancing discourse on animal rights and welfare through legal scholarship and advocacy.
Details about the Event
The Animal Law Cell, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, is organizing a significant academic conference titled “FROM SILENCE TO SENTIENCE: REIMAGINING JUSTICE FOR FARMED ANIMALS”.
Event Details
- Date: August 19th, 2025
- Time: 1:30 PM onwards
- Venue: Moot Court Hall, Umang Bhawan, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Distinguished Panel of Experts
- Advocate Varnika Singh, Legal Head at Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (FIAPO). With 15 years of legal experience, she holds LL.M.s in Animal Law from Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, and National Law University, Bhopal. Her distinguished career includes major litigation victories on street dog welfare, illegal dog fighting, Jallikattu, and circus animal bans, alongside significant contributions to policy reform, legal training, and advocacy.
- Ms. Astha Gaur, Senior Policy Specialist and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at The Good Food Institute India. She leads cutting-edge efforts to develop science-based regulations for smart protein, working directly with FSSAI and other regulatory bodies to shape policies that balance innovation with safety. Her work involves guiding startups, drafting policy recommendations, and creating accessible resources that bridge scientific progress with comprehensive legal frameworks for sustainable food systems.
- Professor (Dr.) Anju Vali Tikoo, Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, providing institutional leadership and academic perspective.
The conference is convened by:
- Professor (Dr.) Sunanda Bharti, Law Centre – I, Faculty of Law (Convener)
- Dr. Sneh Yadav, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law
- Dr. Bhupesh Rathore, Law Centre – II, Faculty of Law
Significance and Contemporary Relevance: This conference comes at a critical juncture when Indian courts are increasingly recognizing animal rights and sentience. The event will explore crucial themes including constitutional dimensions of animal rights, regulatory frameworks for farmed animal protection, policy innovations in animal law, and how both legal professionals and citizens can drive systemic change.
Participants will leave with:
- Deeper knowledge of farmed animal rights and legal advocacy frameworks
- Practical tools for driving change in animal law and policy
- Professional connections and networks relevant to careers in law, advocacy, and sustainable innovation
- Clear insights into emerging career opportunities in animal law, policy, and sustainable food sectors
- Target Audience: Open to law students, future legal professionals, academics, practitioners, animal rights advocates, policy makers, and anyone passionate about animal rights and welfare, particularly those interested in careers in law, advocacy, and sustainable innovation.
Eligibility
The conference is open to all members of the legal community without registration fees.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Contact
Ankur Arora, Student Convener: 7706053640
Akshat Srivastava, Student Coordinator: 7307999761
Click here to register.
