Call for Papers | Conference on A Global Conference on Technology, Crime and Transformative Justice for Gender Equity by MNLU: Submit by Aug 31

About the Organisation

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. Situated in Mumbai, a bustling metropolis, MNLU Mumbai offers a conducive environment for learning and growth. MNLU Mumbai primarily focuses on providing high-quality legal education to its students.

About the Conference

The conference aims to bring together students, scholars, and professionals to explore critical issues surrounding women’s and LGBTQIA+ rights. Through thought-provoking panel discussions, it will delve into key themes such as progressive legal reforms, gender justice, role of technology in detection, awareness and education, intersectional approaches to feminism and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and the need for inclusive policies.

The event aspires to generate impactful policy suggestions, raise awareness on pressing gender related challenges, and create meaningful networks to drive long-term change and collaboration in the pursuit of equality
and justice.

About the Call for Papers

MNLU Mumbai calls for paper on A Global Conference on Technology, Crime and Transformative Justice for Gender Equity with following sub-themes:

• Role of Technology and AI in gender inclusivity
• Legal and Social Reforms for Women’s and Children’s Rights
• Gender neutrality in sexual violence
• Gendered harassment on social media and associated cyber crimes
• Inclusivity and Gender Neutrality in Policy and Governance

Who Can Participate

• Company Secretaries – Members/Students/Law Students
• Advocates and Counsels
• Academics and Researchers
• Compliance Officers
• Corporate Executives and Directors
• Consultants and Advisors

Publication

• Selected papers will be published in the Special Issue of IUP Journal of Corporate Governance.
• Some selected papers will be published in NALSAR Journals
• Also planning to release an Edited volume of the conference proceedings with ISBN number from reputed publisher.

General Guidelines

• Papers should be original and unpublished works.
• Co-authorship of a maximum of two people is allowed.
• The manuscripts shall be written in English language only.
• Papers submitted on or before the time line shall only be considered.
• All abstracts and final manuscripts shall be submitted in MS Word format.
• The paper presentation will be held in hybrid mode on the date of the conference.

Abstract Submission

An abstract with a word limit of 250 words along with 5 keywords shall be submitted.

The selected abstracts shall be intimated to the author(s)

Full Paper Submission

• The maximum limit of the final manuscript shall be between 3000 to 5000 words excluding the abstract and the footnotes.
• The first page of the manuscript should only contain the title of the paper followed by 250 words abstract.
• Submissions should be in Times New Roman, font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing, justified text
• Footnotes should conform to the 21stEdition of The Bluebook ‘Uniform System Of Citation’ Rules
• For submissions involving empirical research, authors must submit relevant datasets along with the article.

Submission Process

Paper Abstracts are to be submitted using the below google form.

Click Here to Submit.

Selected papers will be part of the Research Publication and others may be published in Souvenir to be released in program

Important Dates

• Conference Dates: 3rd and 4th October 2025
• Last date for Abstract submission: 31st August 2025
• Date for communication of Abstract selection: 8th September 2025
• Last date for payment of registration fees for selected abstracts: 22nd September 2025
• Date for presentation of papers: 3rd &4th October
• Submission of final draft of selected papers after presentation: 13th October 2025.
• Date for beginning of peer review process: 20 October 2025

Contact information

Pranav Talke: 99870 11602
Tanya George: +90281 39678
Arnav Sinha: + 84509 87430

The brochure is here.