Call for Papers | 1-Day International Conference on 75 Years of the Constitution of India” by RGNUL, Patiala: Submit by Sep 25

About RGNUL

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing 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 amongst the four NLUs to have been granted autonomous status by the University Grants Commission. The University has been ranked among the top 10 law schools in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The University is currently emphasising research, training, and consultancy in various contemporary legal interests and envisages to be a research-intensive university in times to come.

About CCLG

CCLG is an interdisciplinary centre, established with a vision to contribute to the study, research and understanding of constitutional law and governance. Pursuant to the objects of the university contained in S.4 of The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006, the university has a commitment ‘to disseminate legal knowledge and legal processes and their role in national development by organising lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences.

The Centre encourages students to participate in these events and engages them in free and meaningful debates in the field of constitutional law and governance. The aim of the Centre is to emerge as an influential think tank for national and international issues in the field of constitutional law and governance and promote constitutional values.

About the Sponsor- Think India

Think India is a pan-India student-led initiative that aims to bring together the country’s best talents and inspire young Indians to serve society. The initiative was started in 2006 by students from IISc, IIM B, and other top institutions in Bengaluru, India.

As of today, Think India has MOUs & presence across IITs, NITs, NLUs, etc. Recently, Think India entered into an MOU with NIT Jalandhar, Punjab. Think India has actively collaborated with platforms like G20, Y20, institutes like IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, etc in organising academic events, & actively provides internships with lawyers, Parliamentarians, and policy-making firms.

About the Conference

The One-Day International Conference on the “Working of the Constitution of India: 1950-2025”, being organised by the Centre for Constitutional Law and Governance (CCLG) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, serves as a significant platform for scholars, advocates, policymakers, and students to engage in meaningful discussions on the evolving landscape of constitutional law in India in the face of modern-day conundrums.

The conference aims to explore the dynamic interplay between a variety of disciplines and the Constitution of India, offering a deep dive into how the ideals shape and respond to contemporary global and national issues.

In keeping with the CCLG’s commitment to fostering a comprehensive understanding of constitutional governance, the conference will cover a broad spectrum of themes such as the interplay between the Constitution 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 upholding constitutional values in an increasingly complex world.

Participants 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 scholarly discourse that will contribute to legal literature, influence policy-making and promote the principles of justice, equality and democracy in India and beyond.

Target Audience

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

Themes

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

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 out this form.
• Submission must be an original work of the author and empirical studies would be given preference over doctrinal research.
• A maximum of two authors are allowed per paper.
• A brief bio-note (maximum 150 words) should be attached to the abstract, detailing the designation and institutional affiliation of the author(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 peer 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.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract: The abstract must range between 300 to 500 words, outlining the methodology and the tentative outcomes of the research. The abstract should 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 Methodology, Literature Review, Results & Discussion, and Conclusion

Important 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

Registration Procedure

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

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Contact information

Queries regarding the conference, including registration and administrative questions, should be directed to [email protected] or Kshitij Pratap Singh (+91 63883 31764).

The brochure is here.