Call for Papers | Conference Endurance of the Constitution of India by MNLU, Mumbai: Submit by Mar 10

About Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) is a prestigious legal education institution in India. Established in 2014, it operates as an autonomous law school, following the model of other National Law Universities in the country. The institution is situated in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, is committed to promoting quality legal education in India, and offers a conducive environment for learning and growth.

About Centre for Research in Public Law, Policy, and Jurisprudence

Centre for Research in Public Law, Policy, and Jurisprudence (CRPLPJ) The Centre for Research in Public Law, Policy, and Jurisprudence was inaugurated in the year 2023. It has been formed to promote quality research on the various topics of Public Law and Jurisprudence on which deliberations and discussions are required, to analyze different policies of the Government of India and their impact on the different stakeholders, and to enhance the interests of the students in the subject of the Public Policy, Jurisprudence by organizing various seminars and conferences which will feature experts in the field of Constitution and different luminaries in the field.

About the Conference- Endurance of the Constitution of India: A Journey of 75 Years of Transformation and the March Ahead

The Constitution is an evolving subject and has shown its dynamicity over the years. It is not a static subject and evolves with time and as per the contemporary world scenario. This is evident through some of the most landmark judgments which have gone on to expand the ambit of various rights and freedoms that have been offered to its citizens and people in general. This Conference primarily aims to understand the evolution of the different areas and have an overview of the 75 years of the Indian Constitution.

Along with it, the Conference would also conduct discussions on the way ahead for the Constitution of India. The Conference will provide an opportunity for the students to interact with some of the best people in the field of the Constitution, it will also help in enhancing the perspective of the students in the area of Constitution, and additionally, it will also generate greater interest of the students in the area of the Constitution. Further, it is needless to say that it will create immense networking opportunities for the students. Apart from all these, there are many unsaid benefits it comes with, which makes this Conference a must to participate in.

• Date: 6^th April & 7^th April 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• Venue: Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd and 6th Floor, MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076.

Theme

• Revisiting Emergency Provisions- Safeguarding Democracy, Reflecting on the Past & Fortifying the Future.
• Federalism: Asymmetry and the Challenges of Sharing of Powers.
• Contemporary challenges to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
• Intent, Content, and Dissent of Articles 370 and 371.
• The Role of ECI as an Independent Constitutional Machinery.
• Analyzing the Scope of Navigating the Intersection of Data Protection and Right to Privacy through Constitutional Lens.
• Balancing between Judicial Independence and Accountability in Appointments of Judges.
• The Journey of Due Process in India.
• Originalism to Organic Interpretation- An Unending Conundrum.
• An Analysis of the Philosophy of Constitutionalism.
• Half a Century of Jurisprudential Evolution of the Doctrine Basic Structure.
• The Living Constitution: A Symphony of Evolution in Global Constitutional Concepts.
• Constitutional Harmony: Synchronizing Rule of Law, Governance and Social Audit for Inclusive Democracy.
• Comparative Study of Constitutional Endurance.
• Reach of the Constitution to Ensure Equality

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit – 300 to 500 words
• Keywords – 5 to 10 words
• Citation Style – Bluebook 20th edition
• Font – Times New Roman
• Size – 12
• Heading – 14
• Spacing – 1.5
• Margin – 1 inch from all sides

Submission guidelines for the first and second (final) drafts will be given to the selected participants.

Important Dates

Deadline for Submissions

• ABSTRACT- March 10th, 2024
• FIRST DRAFT- MARCH 15th, 2024
• SECOND DRAFT- MARCH 30th, 2024

Registration Fee

• Offline/ Online Student Participation (With Out Paper Presentation) – 1000/-
• Offline/ Online Professional Participation (With Out Paper Presentation) – 1500/-
• Offline/ Online Student Paper Presentation – 1500/-
• Offline / Online Professional Paper Presentation – 2000/-

Note – A payment link for Paper Presentation will be sent after the selection of abstracts.

Registration Procedure

No registration fees for abstract submission.

• Abstract Submission Link (Students)
• Abstract Submission Link (Professional)
• Student/Professional Participation without Paper Presentation Link
• Payment Link is here.

They gladly invite you to participate in this conference. Kindly note that no TA/DA shall be given. Participants will be provided with a certificate of participation. The mode of participation shall be both online and offline.

Contact Information

In case of any query, please contact: Rudrani Kamthe, +91 8390808088

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