Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Madan B. Lokur delivers an insightful inaugural address on refugee protection, constitutional rights and the urgent need for a comprehensive national refugee law in India. Speaking at the seminar “The Refugee Convention at 75 Years: Then, Now and Beyond”, organised by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) in collaboration with UNHCR India on October 9, 2026, Justice Lokur examines India’s historical approach to refugees and the legal challenges faced by asylum seekers.
Key Highlights of the Address:
- India’s historical tradition of providing refuge to persecuted communities.
- The absence of a comprehensive national refugee law in India.
- Constitutional protections available to refugees under Articles 14 and 21.
- The principle of non-refoulement under international refugee law.
- Legal and humanitarian concerns surrounding Rohingya refugees and deportation.
- The implications of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
- The need for a consistent, humane and rights-based national refugee policy. Justice Lokur also discusses significant judicial developments concerning refugee protection and highlights the importance of safeguarding human dignity, liberty and fundamental rights.
About the Event:
The Refugee Convention at 75 Years: Then, Now and Beyond Organised by: Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) in collaboration with UNHCR India Date: October 9, 2026 Speaker: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and Chairperson, United Nations Internal Justice Council. Read the complete event report on Legal Bites: https://www.legalbites.in/legal-news/isil-unhcr-75-years-refugee-convention-seminar-1374512
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