Call for Papers | 2-Day National Seminar by TRC Law College: Register by Feb 28

About the Organisation

TRC Law College is an autonomous institution of legal education located at Vasudev Nagar, Satrikh, Barabanki, founded in the name of Shri Tika Ram Chaturvedi (T R C), the inspiration for society members and others, which was established at the holy place of Saptrishi (Satrikh) Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh in the year 2006 to the needs of young students seeking Legal Education in Barabanki. Initially three years LL.B. Degree course was introduced in the year 2006 and five year integrated course B.A.LL.B. was introduced to attract more young and students in 2014.

The college has steadily built a reputation for academic excellence and professional integrity in the field of law. Currently, the college offers comprehensive legal programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the LL.B. & B.A.LL.B. programs as well as the LL.M. program. The college is accredited by NAAC with B+ grade in 2023, reflecting the institution’s commitment to quality education, academic rigor and continuous improvement in legal studies. The TRC law College is the first law college of district Barabanki.

About the Seminar

The IQAC of TRCLC is organising a Two-Day National Seminar on “Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development: Exploring the Role of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” on 13th–14th March 2026.

Awards

• Best Research Paper Award: 2500 Rs.
• Best Presentation (two for each session): 500 Rs.  

Note: To compete in the first category, the submission of a full paper as per the guidelines and presentation is mandatory.

About Call for Papers

India is a land of vast civilizational heritage, where knowledge is not only preserved in texts but also embedded in practices, customs, art forms, agriculture, architecture, healthcare, dispute resolution and environmental stewardship. Long before the modern idea of “sustainability” emerged, Indian society followed holistic frameworks that ensured ecological balance, ethical conduct, communal harmony and social responsibility.

India’s rich traditional knowledge system, are deeply rooted in vedic literature, customary laws, folk practices, village institutions and community ethics, offer an invaluable framework for sustainable living. Long before the emergence of global agreements such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), Indian society had already developed models of resource conservation, restorative justice and community-based conflict resolution deeply embedded in its cultural fabric. The proposed theme of seminar aims to bridge ancient Indian wisdom with modern policy frameworks to explore how Indigenous practices, ethical philosophies and community institutions can actively contribute to achieving the SDGs, particularly in the domains of justice, peace, gender equality, environmental conservation and responsible governance.

A special focus will be given to law and justice delivery systems, examining how ancient India jurisprudence and restorative practices can support 16 SDG”s. With the United Nations adopting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development there is a renewed need to revisit indigenous knowledge systems and evaluate their contemporary relevance. The Indian Knowledge System (IKS), encompassing Vedic wisdom, Ayurveda, Yoga, folk science, traditional governance models, village industries and ethical philosophies, offers practical pathways to attain the SDGs in an inclusive and culturally rooted manner.This seminar will build an academic dialogue that would bridge ancient knowledge with modern policy and highlight how IKS (Indian Knowledge System) can contribute meaningfully to sustainable living, justice delivery, environmental conservation and human well-being.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Paper Submission

 (a) Paper submissions are invited from:

• Academicians and Faculty members
• Judges, Advocates, Legal Professionals
•  Researchers and Scholars
• Postgraduate and Undergraduate students

(b) Co-authorship is permitted maximum of two authors per paper.

Theme

Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development: Exploring the Role of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Sub Themes of the Seminar

1. Women Safety & Gender Justice in Traditional Texts vis-à-vis SDG 5 (Gender Equality)

• Protection of women in Manusmriti, Arthashastra, Smritis, Buddhist & Jain traditions.
• Women in Indian Knowledge Traditions and Gender Equality
•  Evolution from Stridhan and customary protections to modern criminal laws (BNS, POCSO, Domestic       Violence Act)  

2. Environmental Crimes & Indigenous Conservation Ethics (SDG 13, 14 & 15)

• Protection of forests, rivers and animals in Vedic and tribal laws
• Vedic Ecology, Tribal Wisdom and Natural Resource Management
• Ancient penalties for cattle slaughter, river pollution, deforestation

3. Restorative Justice in Ancient India and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions)

• Panchayati Nyaya and Community-Based Dispute Resolution
•  Comparison of Dharma-based penal systems with modern rehabilitation laws
• Village Panchayat Systems and Community-Based Governance
• Restorative Justice Models in Ancient Indian Jurisprudence

4. Cyber Ethics & Moral Restraints in Ancient Texts: Relevance to Modern Digital Crimes

• Concept of Sadvritta (ethical conduct) as a behavioural framework against cyberbullying, misinformation or     fraud.

5. Criminal Psychology & Behavioural Reform in Ancient Penology

• Mental health considerations in Dandaneeti (penal codes) and their relevance for prison reforms and juvenile    justice.
•  Ethical and Moral Education in Ancient Texts.

6. Holistic Health Practices, Agriculture, Food Security (SDG 2 and 3: Zero Hunger and Good Health with Well-               Being)

• Role of Ayurveda and Yoga in India
• Indigenous Agricultural Practices

Formatting Guidelines

1. Abstract Submission Guidelines

  (a) Abstracts shall be:

• Between 250–300 words
• Clearly stating objectives, methodology and key findings.

  (b) Abstracts must include:

• Title of the paper
• Name(s) of author(s)
• Institutional affiliation
• Email ID and contact number

  (c) Abstract submission does not guarantee acceptance of the full paper.

2. Full Paper Submission Guidelines

  (a)Word limit for full paper:

• Minimum: 3,000 words
• Maximum: 6,000 words (including footnotes)

  (b) Formatting:

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 (text), 10 (footnotes)
•  Line spacing: 1.5 (text), single (footnotes)
•  Margins: 1 inch on all sides

  (c) Citation style:

• ILI mode of citation is must.

(d) The paper shall be submitted in both MS Word (.doc/.docx) & PDF format.

Submission Guidelines

1. Theme and Sub-Themes

1. Papers must strictly relate to the main theme or any of the sub-themes of the seminar.
2. Interdisciplinary papers connected with law and allied subjects are also encouraged.
3. Papers not aligned with the seminar theme shall be rejected without review.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

• Submissions must be original, unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism shall not exceed 15%, excluding references and footnotes.
• Papers found to be plagiarized beyond permissible limits shall be rejected.
• The author (s) shall be solely responsible for the originality of the content.

3. Presentation Rules

• Only registered and approved authors shall be allowed to present papers.
•  Each presenter shall be allotted:
• 10–15 minutes for presentation
• 5 minutes for discussion
• PowerPoint presentation is optional but must be concise and academic.

4. Ethical Standards

• Authors must adhere to:
• Academic honesty
• Proper citation and referencing
• Any ethical misconduct shall attract rejection and blacklisting from event.

Registration Fee

For Paper presentation

• Academicians and Faculty Members – ₹500
• Professionals and Advocates – ₹500
• Research Scholars and P.G. Students – ₹400
• U.G. Students – ₹300
• Faculty and Students of T.R.C. Law College – ₹300

  1.2 For participation only – 300 Rs.

Bank Details

• Account Holder Name: T.R.C. Law College
• Bank Name: Union Bank of India
• Account Number: 510331001278603
• IFSC Code: UBIN0910660
• Branch: Vijay Nagar, Barabanki  

Registration Process

1. All participants have to register online through provided link after making the payment of Registration Fee.
2. The Abstract must be sent via e-mail on [email protected] after completing the registration process.
3. A mail of confirmation would be sent to the participant after review process.
4. At least one author of an accepted paper must complete registration.
5. Failure to register shall result in exclusion from presentation and publication.
6. Registration fees, once paid, shall be non-refundable.

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Registration and Submission Deadline

Submission Procedure

• After receiving the mail of confirmation the author (s) have to submit full paper before the deadline via e-mail on [email protected] as earliest as possible.
• After submission of full paper the author (s) will receive the acknowledgement from organising committee.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.