Prof. Balakista Reddy to conduct ‘International Space Law’ workshops

Prof. (Dr.) V. Balakista Reddy, Professor of International Law, Coordinator M. K Nambyar SAARC Law Center and Head, Center for Air and Space Law, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, will be conducting a series of lectures for post graduates at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) from 1st – 7th September on 
International Space Law. 

From 8th to 9th he will take part in the International Research Conference on ‘Professional Integration for a Secure Nation”. Prof. Reddy will also chair a technical session on law, which would focus on ‘Role of Legal Professionals in the Conservation of Nature and Ecology’. 

Prof. Reddy has an L.L.M. in International Law from Osmania University and M. Phil. and PhD in International Air and Space Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Prof. Reddy is conducting the series of lectures on International Space Law at KDU at the invitation of the “Moragoda International Law Trust”, established by (Dr.) Moragodage Christopher Walter Pinto, a Sri Lankan born international lawyer, arbitrator and former diplomat, with the objective of advancement, promotion and furtherance of education and knowledge in the field of International Law with particular emphasis in the sphere of Public International Law. 

An internationally recognized expert in Air and Space Law, Prof. Reddy has presented numerous papers and views at several significant international conferences and seminars on issues relating to aerospace, satellite technologies and their impact on third world and developing nations. With over 12 years teaching and research experience, he has contributed extensively to various national and international journals on different facets of international law. Prof. Reddy is also an active member of many professional institutions, which include the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Paris; the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL); and the Aeronautical Society of India (ASI), New Delhi.

This series of lectures marks the third time that the Trustee of the Moragoda International Law Trust, Jacey Trust Services (Private) Limited, the Trustee arm of M/s Julius and Creasy, Attorneys-At- Law and Notaries Public, has organized a knowledge sharing endeavor of this nature.