Call for Papers | National Conference Towards Inclusive Societies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Social Justice by MNLU Mumbai: Register by April 20

About Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), established in 2014, is a prestigious legal education institution in India, known for its commitment to promoting quality legal education and providing a conducive environment for learning and growth. Located in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, the university follows the model of other National Law Universities in the country and stands as an autonomous law school.

About Centre for Research in Public Law, Policy and Jurisprudence (CRPLPJ)

Centre for Research in Public Law, Policy and Jurisprudence (CRPLPJ) promotes critical research and interdisciplinary dialogue in public law and policy. The center engages legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students, focusing on constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, human rights law, and more. Through research programs and collaborations at national and international levels, we aim to provide innovative solutions and insights that shape public policy and legal frameworks.

About the Conference – National Conference Towards Inclusive Societies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Social Justice

The upcoming conference will delve into the socio-economic dimensions of social justice, focusing on the representation and participation of marginalized groups. Special attention will be given to exploring constitutional safeguards for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), along with assessing contemporary challenges related to the reservation policy. The event also aims to facilitate a comparative analysis of affirmative action policies, drawing insights from diverse experiences to enhance our understanding of their impact on social equity and inclusion.

Public Concerns for Governance Trust is the Knowledge partner for the conference. Established in 2002 by Shri J.F. Ribeiro, Dr R.K. Anand and late Shri B.G. Deshmukh, is a registered trust dedicated to fostering transparency, accountability, and values in governance. Through initiatives like Youth For Governance (YFG), Kuchh Aur moral values sessions for school children, Right To Information (RTI) awareness programs, and Corruption Hatayenge anti-corruption campaigns, PCGT strives to promote citizen participation, awareness, and ethical conduct in society.

Date

26^th April & 27^th April 2024

Venue

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, 2nd and 6th Floor, MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076.

Mode

The mode of participation shall be both online and offline.

Theme

• Socio-economic Dimensions of Social Justice
• Representation and participation of marginalized groups
• Constitutional protection to SC and ST
• Contemporary issues of reservation policy
• Comparative experiences of affirmative action policies

Any other topic related to Social Justice and contemporary issues

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract Word Limit: 400 Words
• Citation Style: APA 6th Edition/ Bluebook 20^th Edition

Important Dates

• Last date of Registration (Without paper presentation): 20th April 2024
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 th March 2024
• Communication of Acceptance: 26 th March 2024
• Last Date to Register: 20 th April 2024
• Date of Full Paper Submission: 20 th April 2024
• Date of Presentation: 26 th – 27 th April, 2024

Registration Fee

• Student participants (without paper presentation): Rs. 1000
• Professional participants (without paper presentation): Rs. 1500
• Student Paper Presenter: Rs. 1500
• Professional Paper Presenter: Rs. 2000

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

Note: No registrations beyond the following deadline will be accepted.

Kindly note that no TA/DA shall be given. Participants will be provided with a certificate of participation.

Contact Information

In case of any query, please contact:

• Contact number: +91 98106 02214, +91 80104 26413
• Email: [email protected]

Important Links

PAYMENT LINK

• SUBMISSION LINK (STUDENTS) is here.
• SUBMISSION LINK (PROFESSIONAL) is here.
• REGISTRATION LINK (STUDENTS) is here.
• REGISTRATION LINK (PROFESSIONAL) is here.

The paper will be selected through double blind peer review only.

The official notification is here.