Call For Papers | International Conference Proposal Confluence Of Codes by HNLU: Submit by Aug 7

About HNLU

Established in the year 2003 by the Government of Chhattisgarh, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities named after the distinguished jurist and former Chief Justice of India, Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah. Guided by the motto “Dharma Sansthapanartham”—which translates to “for the sake of establishing the primacy of laws of eternal values”—the University has emerged as a vibrant hub for legal scholarship, interdisciplinary research, and policy-oriented discourse.

About the International Conference

In an era marked by rapid globalisation and technological advancements, the legal landscape governing corporate entities, financial markets, and international commerce is undergoing significant transformation. Recognising the imperative to address these evolving challenges, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is organising the International Conference on Corporate Law, Arbitration, Taxation, and Securities Trends. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 1st and 2^nd November 2025, this virtual conference will convene leading academics, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from around the world to engage in critical discourse on contemporary legal issues.

The symposium aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on the complexities of corporate governance, dispute resolution mechanisms, fiscal policies, and securities regulation. By facilitating discussions on both domestic and international legal frameworks, the event seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these domains.

Sub-Themes

Participants are encouraged to submit papers and presentations on the following sub-themes:

Corporate Law & Governance

• Comparative corporate governance models
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
• Regulatory challenges in mergers and acquisitions
• Board dynamics and shareholder rights
• Corporate restructuring and insolvency frameworks
• Corporate personhood and ethical governance
• Governance in family-owned and closely held corporations

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

• Innovations in international commercial arbitration
• Enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions
• Role of arbitration in resolving corporate disputes
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Third-party funding in arbitration
• Arbitration in investor-state disputes
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in commercial settings

Securities Law & Financial Regulation

• Cross-border securities regulation
• Insider trading and market abuse
• Role of regulatory bodies in maintaining market integrity
• Impact of technology on securities markets
• Securities fraud detection and litigation
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures
• Comparative study of IPO regulations across jurisdictions

Domestic & International Taxation

• Taxation in the digital economy
• Transfer pricing and multinational enterprises
• Tax avoidance and evasion: legal and ethical perspectives
• International tax treaties and their implications
• The OECD’s Pillar One and Pillar Two proposals
• Impact of BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) actions
• Digital Services Taxes (DST) and global trade implications
• Emerging Challenges in Indirect Taxes: Domestic and Global

Corporate and White-Collar Crimes

• Legal frameworks addressing corporate fraud
• Anti-money laundering regulations
• Cybercrimes in corporate settings
• Compliance and risk management strategies
• Whistleblower protection laws and practices
• Corporate espionage and trade secret theft
• Internal investigations and corporate accountability

Banking & Insurance Law

• Prudential norms and banking sector resilience in a globalised economy
• Non-performing assets (NPAs), insolvency regimes, and debt recovery mechanisms
• Regulatory frameworks for digital banking, neobanks, and fintech innovations
• Role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and regulatory arbitrage
• Reinsurance, solvency, and the role of IRDAI in insurance sector governance
• Consumer protection in banking and insurance contracts
• Cybersecurity, data protection, and liability in digital financial services
• Comparative study of banking and insurance dispute resolution frameworks

The above themes are indicative in nature. Authors may take up any other themes aligning with the central theme of the conference.

Mode of Conference

The symposium will be conducted in a physical format at HNLU campus.

Important Dates

• Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, 7th August 2025
• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: Thursday, 14th August 2025
• Final Registration Deadline
  • Early-bird: Thursday, 21st August 2025
  • Full fee: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
• Date of Conference: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025
• Final Paper Submission (Post-Conference): Tuesday, 28th October 2025

Registration Fees (in INR)

Note:

• In case of co-authorship, each author must register individually. A maximum of two authors per paper is permitted.
• The fee submitted will not be refundable.
• All meals during the conference are included in the registration fee, whereas any meals beyond the conference dates shall be borne by the participants. (From breakfast on 20^th September 2025 to Hi-Tea on 21^st September 2025)
• Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. Presenters seeking accommodation may indicate this at the time of registration, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accommodation fee (Rs 500/- per person per day)

1. The accommodation shall be provided at the University Hostel (Non-AC, non-attached accommodation with 1 Bed, 1 Mattress, 2 sheets, 1 Blanket, 1 Chair & Table set, 1 set of Toiletries), for which the participants shall abide by the University Hostel Rules. The University provides separate hostels for boys and girls.

2. The accommodation fee shall cover lodging from 6 pm, 19.09.2025, to 10 am, 22.09.2025.

Prizes

Best Presenters for each technical session will receive a ‘Best Presentation Certificate’

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission

• Abstracts should be 700 to 1000 words, clearly outlining the research question, methodology, and key findings.
• Submissions must be made through the designated Google Form.
• All abstracts will undergo a peer-review process, and selected authors will be notified by the specified date.

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Final Paper Submission

• Full papers should incorporate feedback received during the technical sessions.
• Detailed formatting and submission guidelines will be communicated to selected participants.

Publication Opportunity

Select papers including the comments and suggestions from the experts received during the technical sessions will be published in an edited book with ISBN.

Contact Details

• Mr. Ayush Tiwari – +91-92947-57012
• Ms. Mahi Agrawal – +91-84619-43444
• Mr. Tanishq Tiwari – +91-87702-26

The brochure is here.