Call for Papers| Crescent School of Law's International Conference on Anti-Superstition Laws and Society: Submit by May 5

About the Crescent School of Law

School of Law, established in 2017, is a part of B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology a renowned quality leadership institution located at the greenest spot of Chennai, India. The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), UGC, and currently has an A + grade in 2021 for quality education.

About the Conference

Crescent School of Law, Chennai is organizing a 2-Day Virtual International Conference on ‘Anti-Superstition Laws and Society: Making Scientific Temper the Key’ from May 13, 2022.

Scientific temperament refers to an individual’s attitude toward logical and rational thinking. An individual is considered to have a scientific temper if s/he employs a scientific method of decision-making in everyday life. The term stresses to be a viable method of acquiring knowledge through applying the method of science.

Historically Joan of Arc is shown as a victim of Witchcraft. In recent times, certain shocking news reports have shed light upon incidents that led to human fatalities like Witchcraft and superstitious beliefs worldwide. There is a fine line between superstition and religion and treading that fine line is a challenging task. There rests upon the Law of the land, a responsibility installing such crimes by bringing in stringent regulations.

The present conference will provide a platform to discuss and deliberate the theme in detail during the technical sessions, followed by the Panel Discussions being chaired by subject-matter experts.

Eligibility

Research papers from Academicians, Research Scholars, Students, Professionals, Lawyers, NGOs, and Human Rights Activists are invited on the conference theme or any other sub-theme on the Major Thrust Areas.

Sub-themes

Scientific Temper and Superstition
Superstition and Psychology
Drugs, Magical Remedies, and Superstition
Witch-doctors and Killings of Witches and Criminal Law
State-Sponsored Superstition, Pseudoscience and Human Rights
Witch-hunting legislations in the Modern SocietyInternational superstitious Practices and the UN as a player
Witch Hunts – Victimization of Women
Superstitious beliefs and its economic impact
Culture and Superstition
Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil Practices
Any other topic relating to the theme of the conference.

Objectives

Facilitating scholars from various fields with a platform for a detailed discussion on various themes surrounding the topics:

To resurrect a discussion on superstitious beliefs and their impact on human lives in relation to
the jurisprudence evolved over the years.
To analyse new as well as old trends in criminology in the light of superstitious practices,
witchcraft, objectification of women, and other pressing issues.
To contribute to the debate for a better and safer environment for people.
To present/offer further key recommendations, suggestions in policymaking, and the framework of law, with its effective implementation.
To resurrect a discussion on superstitious beliefs and their impact on human lives in relation to
the jurisprudence evolved over the years.
To analyse new as well as old trends in criminology in the light of superstitious practices,
witchcraft, objectification of women, and other pressing issues.
To contribute to the debate for a better and safer environment for people.
To present/offer further key recommendations, suggestions in policymaking, and the framework of law, with its effective implementation.

Submission Guidelines

The abstracts should reach on or before May 5, 2022.
After accepting the abstract, the full research paper should reach on or before May 9, 2022 on mail Id: [email protected] along with the soft copy of the registration fees paid and screenshot/soft copy of the fee paid.
The paper must include a clear mention of the research methodology adopted, major findings, results, implications and key references.
Authors should adhere to the following particulars:
- Maximum 5000 words, five key words
- Font Times New Roman,12 point
- Spacing 1.5
- Abstract with 150-250 words
- Title Page Title Author(s), Affiliation and other details.
- Format: APA format of citation.

Registration

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Fee Details

Registration Fees For Conference

Students and Research Scholars: INR 1000
Academicians and Professionals: INR 1500
International Participants: USD 50

Payment Details

Account Holder: Registrar, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
Account Number: 165702000000440
IFSC: IOBA0001657
Branch: VANDALUR

Important Dates

Last Date for Abstract Submission: May 5, 2022
Notification on Acceptance of Abstract: May 6, 2022
Last Day of Registration: May 7, 2022
Last Date for Full Paper: May 9, 2022
Date of Conference: May 13-14, 2022

Please Note

No research paper will be accepted without registration.
The Editorial Committee will have sole authority to accept or reject the papers.
Organizers will not be liable for plagiarism.
Authors should ensure that their articles contain no grammatical mistakes.
No TA/DA will be paid to the Participants and Paper Presenters.
Delegates can register only for one research paper.
Separate registration for each author in case of joint authorship.