1. Event Overview

• Event Name: ILA Open Discussion Forum- A Letter to the Law Minister from ILA- 2^nd Part
• Event Location: Virtual
• Event Date & Time: Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11 AM IST
• Event Objective: To foster a collaborative platform for legal professionals across India to share transformative ideas and recommendations aimed at improving the Indian legal system. This open discussion forum seeks to:
  
  • Facilitate candid dialogue around systemic challenges in law and justice delivery.
  • Collate expert perspectives into a formal list of 51 actionable recommendations.
  • Encourage public participation in shaping legal reforms through democratic engagement.
  • Draft a collective letter to the Law Minister, representing voices from across India’s legal community.

2. Panelists

1. Panelist

• Full Name: Gagan Kumar
  

• Designation: Settlor
• Organisation: Krishnomics

2. Panelist

• Full Name: Aaron Solomon
  

• Designation: Managing Partner
• Organization: Solomon & Co.

3. Panelist

• Full Name: Aneesh Mehta
  

• Designation: Head of Product Legal
• Organization: Microsoft India

4. Panelist

• Full Name: Dr. Justice Vineet Kothari
  

• Designation: Former Acting Chief Justice, Senior Advocate
• Organization: Supreme Court of India

5. Panelist

• Full Name: Prachi Agarwal
  

• Designation: Partner
• Organisation: Anand & Anand

6. Panelist

• Full Name: C.J. Joveson
  

• Designation: Advocate
• Organization: Bombay High Court

7. Panelist

• Full Name: Sanya Darakhshan Kishwar
  

• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Organisation: Jindal Global Law School

3. Host & Moderator

• Full Name: Navneet Chugh
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• Designation: Chairman, ILA & Managing Partner
• Organization: Chugh LLP
• Mr. Navneet Chugh thoughtfully moderated the second edition of the ILA Open Discussion Forum “A Letter to the Law Minister”, skilfully setting the tone with a warm welcome and a clear introduction to the forum’s national significance. His facilitation seamlessly guided a wide-ranging dialogue around pressing legal reforms—from judicial transparency and systemic delays to inclusive legislation and public accountability. Through strategic questioning and inclusive moderation, Mr. Chugh drew rich perspectives from eminent legal professionals and participants alike. The session’s open format, anchored by his structured guidance, enabled meaningful exploration of policy suggestions and community-driven solutions. The Q&A segment, in particular, saw vibrant audience engagement, enhancing the collaborative spirit of the initiative. Mr. Chugh’s leadership helped channel complex ideas into clear, actionable recommendations, making the session impactful for both practitioners and reform-minded citizens. His moderation bridged the gap between institutional critique and constructive policy design, echoing ILA’s commitment to shaping a legal system that reflects democratic values and public trust

4. Event Conclusion

The second chapter of the ILA Open Discussion Forum witnessed dynamic contributions from legal minds nationwide, reaffirming a shared commitment to reform, transparency, and inclusive policy-making. Guided by rich conversations and grassroots insights, the session helped refine and expand a robust set of recommendations. As part of this Independence Day initiative, the outcomes from both sessions will be compiled into a powerful document and shared with the office of India’s Law Minister—marking a step forward in citizen-led legal transformation.