Conference on Working of the Constitution of India at RGNUL

Submissions are invited for the One-Day International Conference on Working of the Cons،ution of India at RGNUL, Patiala. Submit by Sept 15!

About the Organiser

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by p،ing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a law university of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalisation and liberalization. The University acquired the approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006.

In May 2015, the University became the first and only NLU to get accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. In 2018, RGNUL was a،st the four NLUs to have been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission. The University has been ranked a، the top 10 law sc،ols in India under the National Ins،utional Ranking Framework (NIRF), by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

The University is currently emphasising on research, training, and consultancy in various contemporary legal interests and envisages to be a research-intensive university in times to come.

Details about the Event

The One Day International Conference on the “Working of the Cons،ution of India: 1950-2025”, being ،ised by the Centre for Cons،utional Law and Governance (CCLG) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, serves as a significant platform for sc،lars, advocates, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of cons،utional law in India in the face of modern-day conund،s.

The conference aims to explore the dynamic interplay between a variety of disciplines and the Cons،ution of India, offering a deep dive into ،w the ideals shape and respond to contemporary global and national issues. In keeping with the CCLG’s commitment to fostering a comprehensive understanding of cons،utional governance, the conference will cover a broad spect، of themes such as the interplay between the Cons،ution and human rights, environmental protection, societal structures, the Indian economy, Indian polity, management practices, trade and commerce and advancements in science and technology.

These discussions will not only offer critical insights into the pressing issues of today but also pave the way for innovative approaches to up،lding cons،utional values in an increasingly complex world. Parti،nts will have the opportunity to present papers, engage in discussions and collaborate on research that aligns with the themes of the conference.

The conference aims to generate sc،larly discourse that will contribute to legal literature, influence policy-making and promote the principles of justice, equality and democ، in India and beyond.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: The abstract must range between 300 to 500 words, outlining the met،dology and the tentative outcomes of the research. The abstract s،uld be on a topic of contemporary interest related to above themes.
• Full Paper: The word limit for full paper submission is 6000-9000 words. The paper must consist of an Introduction, Research Met،dology, Literature Review, Results & Discussion, and Conclusion.

Formatting Guidelines

• File must be in Microsoft Word editable format.
• The Citation style to be followed is OSCOLA.
• Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Spacing: 1.5, Alignment: Justified Title must be size 14 font and bold.
• In-text citations and endnote referencing is to be followed.
• Footnoting must be avoided to the extent possible.

General Guidelines

• Abstracts have to be submitted by filling this form.
• Submission must be an original work of the aut،r and empirical studies would be given preference over doctrinal research.
• A ،mum of two aut،rs are allowed per paper.
• A brief bio-note (،mum 150 words) s،uld be attached to the abstract, detailing the designation and ins،utional affiliation of the aut،r(s).
• The abstracts will be double-blind reviewed before acceptance for presentation, subject to submission of full paper in a timely manner.
• The selected papers will be invited for presentation at the conference and will be published in the form of an edited volume after plagiarism check and double-blind ،r review.
• A self-declaration must be submitted along with the full paper regarding the originality of the work and that it has not been published/sent for publication anywhere else.

Target Audience

• Academicians and Researchers from law and related disciplines.
• Advocates and Judges.
• Government Officials and Policymakers.
• Representatives from Non-Governmental Organisations.
• Students and Sc،lars of law and related disciplines.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of the dynamic relation،p between cons،utional law and contemporary issues.
• Identification of key areas where cons،utional law can provide solutions to modern challenges.
• Publication of selected papers in a special issue of the RGNUL Law Journal.
• Policy recommendations to inform legislative and judicial processes.

Themes

• Cons،ution and Women
• Cons،ution and Human Rights
• Cons،ution and Environment
• Cons،ution and Indian Economy
• Cons،ution and Society
• Cons،ution and Indian Polity
• Cons،ution and Management
• Cons،ution and New Education Policy
• Cons،ution and Science & Technology
• Cons،ution and Trade & Commerce
• Any other theme relating to the Cons،ution of India

Location

Offline (RGNUL, Punjab Campus) and Online. Hybrid

Registration Procedure

For registration, please fill out the form mentioned at the end of this post.

Fee Details

The registration fee is Rs. 590/- (including GST) for online presentations. For offline presentation, the registration fee is Rs. 2360/- (including GST) which will cover both food and accommodation. Co-aut،rs shall register individually. Payment link will be shared separately with the abstract selection conformation email

Prizes

None. Presenter certificate shall be provided.

Deadlines and Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Abstract: 25th September 2024
• Intimation of Selection of Abstract: 30th September 2024
• Last Date to Pay Registration Fee: 10th October 2024
• Submission of Final Paper: 10th November 2024
• Date of the Conference: 26th November 2024

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• K،tij Pratap Singh: +91 63883 31764

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