Call for Papers | Seminar by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat: Submit by March 15

About the Organising University

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat (DBRANLU) was established in 2012 by an Act of the State of Haryana and commenced its academic activities in 2019. Named after the great jurist, economist, social reformer, and political leader. The university’s motto, “नीयतेवििवितार्थः अनेनइवतन्याय” symbolizes the core values and ideologies imbibed within the foundational fabric of the University. In line with this philosophy, the University has firmly resolved to impart advanced legal education, practical legal skills, and interdisciplinary understanding, while acknowledging the requirements of a just and equitable society in an efficacious manner.

About the Collaborating Institue

V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), an autonomous body of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, set up in July 1974, is a premier Institute of Labour Research, Training and Education. Since its inception, the Institute has endeavoured through research, training, and publications to reach all those who are concerned with various aspects of labour, both in the organized and unorganized sectors. The focus of such endeavours has been the transfer of academic insight and understanding related to all the aspects of labour for application to policy formulation, legislation, and action to ensure a just and proper place for labour in an egalitarian and democratic society.

Concept Note

“Uniformity in Labour legislation can never cease to be a matter of importance to so large a country like India with its many administrative and provincial jurisdictions. It must, therefore, continue to occupy our attention in the future as it has done in the past.” -Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In light of the statement of Baba Sahab Bhim Rao Ambedkar and further the recommendation by the 2nd National Commission on Labour with the observation that existing legislation is very complex, having archaic provisions and inconsistent definitions, and there is a need to improve ease of compliance and ensure uniformity in labour laws.

The labor law reforms have been initiated by the Parliament of India to consolidate and streamline the existing labour regulations by replacing 29 labour laws with four new Codes. These reforms represent a significant shift in the regulatory framework governing labour in India, aiming to create a more conducive environment for business while ensuring the welfare of workers. However, the implementation of these Codes will be crucial. This seminar is being organized to delve into the different aspects and intricacies of labour reforms.

Objectives of the Seminar

1. To deliberate on the key areas of Labour Law Reforms in India.
2. To discuss various concerns and impacts of the Labour Codes
3. To critically evaluate emerging issues and challenges relating to different Labour Codes
   (Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security & Welfare and Occupation
   Safety, Health, and Working Conditions)

Sub Themes

• Impact of Labour Law Reforms
• Labour Codes- Issues and Challenges
• Business and Human Rights under the New Labour Codes
• Social Security for gig workers and platform workers
• Future of work: rethinking workers’ rights in the digital age.
• Trade unions and their role in the emerging socio-economic scenario
  Note: The sub-themes are suggestive and not exhaustive. Research papers not covered
  under the above sub-themes but relevant to the sub-themes may also be considered.

Mode of Seminar

• The seminar will be conducted through Hybrid mode (Online and Offline).
  PARTICIPANTS:
• The conference invites wide participation from legal experts, industry representatives, members of regulatory boards, non-governmental organizations dealing in labor issues, Researchers, Academicians, and Students.
  GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
  FOR ABSTRACT:
• The abstract should not exceed 300 words (inclusive of 5 keywords) and must be accompanied by a brief profile (in 50 words) of the author indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address.
• The abstract should be in the following format: Times New Roman, Font Size 12 & Line spacing 1.5, Justified 1-inch margins on all four sides, Paper size: A4.
• All submissions are to be made in MS Word format only.
• The abstract must identify a research problem to be discussed by the author in the full paper and the particular theme of the conference associated with the paper.
• Please name your abstract file as follows: Full Name_abstract e.g. if the author’s name is Mahesh Kumar, then the file name should be Mahesh Kumar_abstract.

Full Paper

• Selected abstracts shall be intimated separately along with a link for the full paper submissions and payment of registration fees.
• The maximum word limit for a full research paper along with an abstract is 6000 words (excluding footnotes), which must be submitted in MS Word format.
• Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5, A4 size paper with 1” the margin on all sides.
• For reference and bibliography, the author(s) are required to follow the uniform Blue Book Citation Style (20th Edition).
• The final paper shall mandatorily have the suggestions/ recommendations made by the author(s).
• The similarity shall not extend beyond the prescribed limit of 15%.
• All submissions should be the original and non-plagiarized work of the author and should not have been submitted for publication/published elsewhere in any form.
• The author(s) bear the sole responsibility for the accuracy of facts, opinions or views put forth in the submitted manuscript.
• All participants must acknowledge that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, Haryana bears no responsibility towards any defamatory or legally actionable content presented in the paper. It shall be the sole responsibility of the author(s) and they shall be liable in case of any legal proceeding initiated in the pursuance of the same.

Certificate of Best Papers

• The top 3 papers shall be presented with a certificate of merit.
  

Important Dates

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15th March 2024
• Notification of Selected Abstracts 18th March 2024
• Deadline for the submission of full paper- 30th March 2024
• Date of the Seminar-20th March 2024

• All the participants must pay the prescribed registration fee after acceptance of the abstract. In the case of co-authorship, both authors have to register and pay separately by using the link given.
• Student/ research scholar –
  Single author—Rs. 1000/-
  Academicians and professionals –
  Single author—Rs. 1500/-

Venue

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, Plot No. 5, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai-131021
Haryana

Note: In the case of co-authorship, the above-mentioned fees have to be paid by each author
individually.

Payment and Account Details:

* In case of co-authorship, the above-mentioned fees have to be paid by each author individually.
The payment has to be made to the university’s bank account. Please find
below the University’s Bank details or by scanning the QR code below:
Beneficiary’s Bank IFSC No.: HDFC0003433
Beneficiary’s Account No.: 50100156483861
Beneficiary’s Name: Registrar DBRANLU Rai, Sonipat

To complete your registration, after the payment, kindly fill out the attached form with the screenshot of the payment.

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