The ICON•S South Asia Regional Chapter, established in 2026, cultivates a regional outlook on constitutional law in South Asia and jurisdiction-based inquiry attentive to the wider regional context.
SOUTH ASIA
ABOUT
The Chapter aims to nurture a scholarly community for constructive feedback, mutual support, and the promotion of rigorous engagement with public law and constitutionalism, broadly conceived. It is led by an Advisory Board, which provides intellectual and organizational leadership and guidance, and a Secretariat, which is responsible for the Chapter’s day-to-day functioning and activities.
Activities
The Chapter holds an annual workshop and conference for early-career scholars.
Chapter Members
Tarun Khaitan
Co-Convenor
London School of Economics and Political Science
Dinesha Samararatne
Co-Convenor
University of Colombo
Surbhi Karwa
Secretary
University of New South Wales
Siddharth Saxena
Secretary
National Law School of India University
Shanil Wijesinha
Secretary
University of Colombo
Membership is open to scholars working at postgraduate level or above in South Asia, to members of the South Asian diaspora, and to those with an interest in or expertise on any aspect of South Asian law. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to the chapter with the subject “Membership Application”.
To join the chapter or for more information, contact the chapter at icons.southasia@gmail.com.