Call for Papers | International Conference on AI and Rule of Law by Dr.D.Y.Patil Law College, Pune: Submit by Oct 12

About Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society

Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society (Formerly Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidya Pratishthan Society) was established by Pad. Dr. D. Y. Patil in the year 1984 with the aim to establish educational institutes to cater the needs of the deserving students and especially for the students coming from weaker section of the society.

In 2003, it has added a feather in its crown by establishing D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), first state of art Private University in the twin city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, which offers wide range of courses such as Medical, Dental, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics etc.

About Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College, Pimpri, Pune

Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College was established in the year 2001 affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.It is recognized by Government of Maharashtra, approved by Bar Council of India.The Institute is accredited by NAAC with CGPA of 2.91 on a four-point scale at ‘B++’ grade. It is ISO 9001: 2015 and 14001: 2015 certified. It is a leading institution in legal education, committed to fostering academic excellence and producing competent legal professionals.

The Institute offers a comprehensive curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and a conducive learning environment. It has taken upon the task of not only imparting legal education but also catering to the vocational needs of students.The Institute is keen to make available placement and internship opportunities to students to allow them to connect classroom teaching to the real world.

The Institute also endeavors to enhance its research wing by delving into more legal, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research projects, seminars, conferences, and workshops. It publishes its own double-blind peer-reviewed law journal titled “Pimpri Law Review (PLR)” (ISSN: 2583-5947, Online), which is released bi-annually.

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About Ramkrishna Law Firm And Research Centre, Chikodi

The Ramkrishna Law Firm and Research Centre was founded in 1994 in Chikodi, Karnataka. It is renowned for its expertise in legal research, analysis and dissemination of legal knowledge.

The firm specializes in advising, consulting, and representing clients in legal matters before various courts, tribunals, and statutory authorities. The firm is committed to providing personalized legal counsel, ethical practice, and innovative solutions.

They also focus on legal awareness and education through workshops, camps, and internships. With a team of experienced attorneys and researchers, the firm has contributed significantly to advancements in various research projects and collaborates with institutions to enhance its legal services and educational initiatives.

About The Conference

The International Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law: Challenges of Accountability, Transparency, and Fairness” offers a global platform to explore how intelligent technologies intersect with justice, legality, and human rights. It brings together jurists, policymakers, technologists, researchers, and advocates for a multidisciplinary dialogue on AI governance.

The conference will examine AI’s impact in areas such as child protection, consumer rights, privacy, judicial decision-making, dispute resolution, and environmental governance. Participants will assess the adequacy of current legal frameworks, identify regulatory gaps, and propose rights-based approaches to algorithmic accountability.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, the event emphasizes the need to uphold the Rule of Law in AI deployment. It calls for inclusive, transparent, and accountable systems that protect fundamental rights and ensure human oversight in AI-driven governance. Through keynotes, expert panels, and international case studies, the conference will explore whether AI can be held accountable to law, ensure fairness, and maintain transparency in justice delivery.

 It aims to foster global collaboration, share ethical frameworks, and advance   responsible AI that supports democratic values and human dignity.

Call For Papers

Theme

“Artificial Intelligence And The Rule Of Law: Challenges Of Accountability, Transparency And Fairness”

Sub-Themes

• Safeguarding Children in the Age of Algorithms: Legal and Ethical Challenges
• Algorithmic Consumers: Fairness, Manipulation, and Accountability in AI-Driven Markets
• Surveillance or Sovereignty?
• Rethinking Privacy in the Age of Intelligent Systems
• Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution: Innovation, Efficiency, and Rule of Law Concerns
• AI in Courts: Enhancing Justice Delivery or Automating Injustice?
• AI for Environmental Justice and Social Sustainability: Legal and Ethical Imperatives
• Any Other Relevant topic related to the theme of the conference

Submission Guidelines

Title Page

• Name of Author including institutional affiliation, contact details
• Name of Co-author (if any)Brief bio of Authors (not more than 150 words)
• Disclaimer – The submission should contain a disclaimer to the effect that the piece is original and has not been published or is under consideration, for publication, elsewhere

Abstract

• Abstract shall not exceed 500 words
• The abstract should be in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and footnotes (if any) in Times New Roman, font size 10, with single line spacing
• The texts and footnotes must conform to Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Edn, 2012) 4-5 key words.

Last Date to Submit

Last date of submission of title page & abstract: October 12, 2025

Full Paper

• The length of the full paper including tables, diagrams, illustrations, references, etc. shall not be less than 3000 words and shall not exceed 6000 words.
• All citations should be placed in footnotes (and not endnotes) and shall conform to the Oxford Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Edn, 2012).
• All submissions are subject to a Plagiarism check as per UGC norms.

Format

• Heading Level 1 (Times New Roman, Font size 12, Bold, All Caps, Left Align, Numbered I,II,III,IV and so on)
• Heading Level 2 (Times New Roman, Font size 12, Bold, Left Align, Numbered 1,2,3, and so on)
• Heading Level 3 (Times New Roman, Font size 12, Italics, Left Align, Numbered i,ii,iii, and so on)

Submision Guidelines

• Heading Level 4 (Times New Roman, Font size 12, Left Align, Numbered a,b, c, d, and so on)
• Text: [Times New Roman, 12 Points, Justify, 1.5” Spacing, 1” indent on the first line of every paragraph]Quotes: [Times New Roman, 12 Points, Justify, 1” Spacing, 0.5” indents on both sides]
• Footnotes: [Times New Roman, 10 Points, Justify, 1” Spacing]

Publication

• Selected papers will be published in an Edited Book Volume with ISBN.
• All the selected papers will undergo a blind review process before its publications.The Authors will be provided with the right to withdraw the paper from the publication of the same in an edited volume on confirmation of being selected for Edited Volume.
• All the abstracts selected for presentation will be published in Conference Proceedings. The Soft copy of the same will be shared with all the presenters.

Registration Fees

• Registration fees for Delegates/Author: Rs. 500/- INR ($ 10)

(No additional fees for presentation of the paper if publication is not required)

• Registration Fees for Co- Authors: Rs. 1000/- INR
• Publication Fees: Publication fees are an additional Rs. 1500/- INR
• Publication Fees for Co- Author: Rs. 2500/- INR
• Publication Fees for Three Author: Rs. 3500/- INR

Payment Mode

• Name of Account Holder : Dr.D.Y.PATIL LAW COLL PMP-DCF
• Name of Bank : HDFC BankBranch : Aundh, Pune
• Account Number : 50100208505973

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: 1st September 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Title Page & Abstract:   20^th September 2025
• Acceptance Notification:   20^th September 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Full Paper: 05^th October 2025
• Last date for Registration as Delegate/Participant: 12^th October 2025
• Conference Dates: 14th and 15th October 2025

Contact Info

• Asst. Prof. Samrudhee Shah – +91 75888 58761
• Mr. Murali Manjrekar – +91 6363521603
• Gautam Patel – +91 75582 78839

The brochure is here.