Call For Papers | 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws: Register by Aug 2

The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL), Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, is pleased to invite papers for the 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws, 2026, being organised as a part of the CNLU–CARCIL National Corporate Fest (CNCF’26).

About CNLU

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in the year 2006 with an altruistic aspiration of serving society by disseminating high quality legal education and legal awareness. CNLU has garnered a pan-India reputation as a stellar institution for legal research and education. CNLU strives to provide opportunities for students and research scholars to enhance their knowledge, practical nuances and research skills through conferences, capacity building series, and guest lectures on contemporary issues, undertaken in collaboration with Central and State Statutory Bodies, Think Tanks and Research Centres, other National and State Educational Institutions, Law Firms, and Trade Associations, among others.

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About CARCIL

The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) is a Centre of Excellence that facilitates the highest standards of research in Corporate Law, Governance, Insolvency, and Allied Laws in India. The Centre aims to provide a platform to carry out research projects, organise academic workshops, lectures, and conferences, conduct faculty development programmes, and work towards the advancement of Corporate and Insolvency Laws in India. CARCIL is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and innovative ideas.

About the Conference

The 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws builds upon the success of its previous editions and serves as a platform for engaging with contemporary developments in India’s securities and capital markets framework. The Conference is designed to facilitate discussions on regulatory trends, market dynamics, investor protection, and emerging challenges in securities law.

The Conference will be conducted in a two-phase format. In the first phase, participants will be required to submit original and unpublished research papers within the prescribed timeline, along with the initial registration fee. Based on evaluation, the top 8 participants will qualify for the final phase.

The shortlisted participants will advance to the final stage, to be held on campus, where they will present their papers before expert panels and engage in discussions on contemporary issues in securities and capital markets law. Selected participants will be required to complete further registration for the advanced rounds. The offline presentations are scheduled for 3rd September, 2026.

The Conference is designed to assess research aptitude, analytical ability, and legal reasoning in the field of securities and capital markets law. Prizes will be awarded, along with other recognitions.

Eligibility

They invite students from recognised law and management universities, academicians, practicing lawyers, and subject matter experts with a keen interest in the dynamics of securities laws and related themes.

Theme

“The Metamorphosis of Capital Markets in the Digital Age”

• The New Architecture of Securities Regulation under the Securities Markets Code
• Enforcement, Investigations, and Regulatory Adjudication in Modern Securities Markets
• Intermediaries, Investment Schemes, and the Evolving Gatekeepers of Capital Markets
• Market Infrastructure Institutions and Systemic Stability in Securities Markets
• Securities Trading, Derivatives Regulation, and Market Innovation
• Dematerialisation, Depositories, and Digital Securities Ecosystems
• Listing Regulation, Corporate Disclosures, and Access to Capital
• Investor Protection, Market Abuse, and the Future of Market Integrity
• Regulatory Powers, Appeals, and Judicial Oversight under the Securities Markets Code
• Transitional Provisions, Harmonisation, and the Road Ahead for Securities Regulation
• Armed Conflicts, Geopolitical Risks, and the Resilience of Capital Markets: Regulatory Responses to Global Economic Disruptions
• REITs, InvITs, and the Financialisation of Real Assets: Emerging Regulatory Challenges

The above-mentioned themes are indicative, and the list of sub-themes is not exhaustive.

Formatting Guidelines

• The content should be written in Times New Roman, font size 12.
• The font size of the heading and any sub-headings should be 14.
• The line spacing should be maintained at 1.5.
• The content of the writing should be justified.
• The main heading as well as the sub-heading should be centre-aligned.
• The footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, font size 10.
• The line spacing for footnotes should be maintained at 1, with justified alignment.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts should not exceed 350 words, and the author(s) are required to submit the abstract within their manuscript at the time of final submission.
• The length of the full manuscript shall be 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes and references).
• The footnoting style shall be Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition).
• Co-authorship is limited to a maximum of two authors.
• The manuscript must be original and not yet published.
• The manuscript shall be in the English language only, and the similarity index should not be above 10% after utilising the necessary filters.
• The author(s) bear sole responsibility for the accuracy of facts, opinions, and views stated in the manuscript.
• The author(s) shall refrain from submitting the manuscript elsewhere during the pendency of the review process.
• The name(s) of the author(s) or institution must not be mentioned anywhere in the body of the submission.
• The payment of registration fees is mandatory for all the author(s).
• The participants are required to fill out the registration form and select their choice of topic/theme from the proposed themes.

Important Dates

Registration Procedure

The author(s) shall register for the paper presentation through the provisional registration form before the registration deadline. The link for the provisional registration form is available here.

Click Here to Register.

Registration Fee

Fee Payment Details

Chanakya National Law University

Account Number: 40831092400

IFSC Code: SBIN0015996

Branch Name: Mithapur, Patna

Important Links

• Pre-Invite is here.
• Final Registration & Manuscript Submission Form is here.

 Contact Information

• Convener: Hardik Awasthi (+91 84236 48309), 
• Shivam Singh (+91 82711 07570)
• Co-Convener: Saksham Shivam (+91 62017 51648), 
• Vishvajeet Rastogi (+91 93369 90307)
• Email: [email protected] | [email protected]