About The Book/Author :

Described as the “crown jewel” and “a near miracle” of the Uruguay Round, the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is currently being negotiated for its improvement and clarification. This volume recounts India’s experience with it, covering issues such as admissibility of claims, standard of review, amicus curiae briefs, interpretation of WTO agreements, regional trade agreements, subsidies, anti-dumping measures, the special and differential treatment for developing countries, transparency, and unilateralism in the multilateral trading system. The text includes WTO dispute settlement reports on Indian disputes adopted as of 17 February 2004. Well referenced, the book is mainly for the student, researchers, and policy-makers. The list of cases, index and cross-referencing ensure easy access.


Ravindra Pratap studied law at the University of Allahabad, where he also obtained an MA. He then took an MPhil at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and prior to obtaining a PhD there, gained a Pallas LLM from the Universities of Barcelona, Bologna, Essex, Konstanz, LUISS Guido Carli, Jean Moulin Lyon 3, and Nijmegen and attended the Turin-based International Trade Law Postgraduate Course. A New Delhi-based independent researcher, he can be contacted at .