Call for Papers | International Interdisciplinary Seminar on Law and Justice in a Polarised World by Central University of Kerala: Submit by Feb 5

About the University

Central University of Kerala (CUK) is one of the 15 central universities established under The Central Universities Act, 2009 (Act No.25 of 2009) by the Parliament of India. The university is situated in Kasaragod, the northernmost district of the Indian state of Kerala.

About the Opportunity

Central University of Kerala is organizing an International Interdisciplinary Seminar on “LAW AND JUSTICE IN A POLARISED WORLD: CHANGING FACETS” on 20^th March, 2024with the memorable decoration of the release of a Festschrift volume contributed by scholars across the globe on a variety of topics on law and society.   

Thematic Breakup

• Democracy and constitutional governance: Institutional degradations, Parliamentary authoritarianism
• Justice, Liberty, and Majoritarianism: Global and National Concerns
• Social Political and Economic Crises Across the Globe, Impacts on Cultural Diversities
• Self Determination vs. State Sovereignty; State vs. Individual: Growing Concerns
• Concept of State, Role of civil society in the polarized world
• State and Citizenship: Rights of IDPs, Refugees and Stateless People
• New dimensions of human rights in the polarized world
• Non-state actors: NGOs, TNCs & MNCs; Threat of terrorism, organized crimes, insurgencies, and Human Rights
• Right to good governance: Constitutionalizing socio-economic rights 
• Protection of rights of women, children, differently abled, and other vulnerable sections.
• Importance of Science and Technology to the Development of Societies.
• Literature, Culture, and Diaspora on the Process of Development.
• New mode of governance for sustainable development
• Collective Rights, New Generation Rights, and Right to development
• Secularism, Philosophical and Sociological Dimensions, Recent Trends
• Federalism, Cultural, Political and Linguistic Differences, Principles of Unity and Integrity
• Religion, Cultural Coexistence, and Secular Spirit.

The above sub themes are not exhaustive

Keynote Speaker

• Dr. Samantha Spence SFHEA, Course Director for Postgraduate Studies (Law), Law Department, School of Justice, Security and Sustainability, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.
• Dr. Rekha Oleschak Pillai, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Federalism, Université de Fribourg – Universität Freiburg, Université de Fribourg – Universität Freiburg University of St.Gallen, Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Abstract & Paper Submission

Papers shall be submitted by minimum two co-authors each belonging to -preferably but not compulsory- different disciplines of study to ensure interdisciplinary approach to the topic. An abstract not exceeding 350 words shall be submitted in .doc or .docx format for consideration on or before 05th February, 2024 to [email protected]. Co-authorship up to 2 persons is permitted.

The abstract shall contain:

• Title of paper
• Brief idea of the paper
• Analysis indicating author’s perspective.
• Key words of the paper

The abstract shall indicate the name, designation, Institution details, e-mail address and Telephone numbers of all contributors. Each of the co-authors will have to register separately in the event of participation in the conference.

Selected abstracts will be intimated after blind peer review. Thereafter, the full papers shall be submitted on or before February, 20, 2024 to [email protected].

Guidelines for Submitting Full Paper

• The length of the paper shall be less than 3500 words (including footnotes)
• Format: MS Word, Font Type: Times New Roman, Font Size:  12 Point, Line Spacing: 1.5
• For title of the Paper 14 point capitals may be used
• The name and Designation of the author/authors shall be mentioned below the title of the paper
• ILI Format shall be used for citation
• Full papers shall undergo Blind peer review and Plagiarism check. Revision (if any) suggested by the reviewer of the paper shall be included. Revisions suggested are on the basis of blind peer review. Abstracts and full papers mailed to [email protected] will only be considered.
• The status of the acceptance of full papers shall be communicated after blind peer review and plagiarism check. Plagiarized papers shall be rejected.

Registration Fee

• For graduate and post graduate students: INR: 500/-
• For M Phil and PhD research scholars: Rs.750/-
• For Academicians, Teachers, and other professionals: Rs.1000/-.

Authors of the selected abstracts will be informed by 10^th February 2024 and they shall then submit the full paper via email to [email protected] on or before 20h February 2024 and the authors of the papers selected after blind peer review will be informed by 28th February 2024.  The authors of the selected papers then shall submit the full paper after the revisions suggested, if any on or before 06th March 2024 and are required to register for the seminar on or before 15th March 2024 on proper information about the final approval of the paper. The registration fee also includes fees for seminar material, lunch, and refreshments. The organizers will not provide accommodation to the participants.

Mode of Payment

Participants can make their payment either online, NEFT, or by cheque/ DD drawn in favor of ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DEPT OF LAW with the below-mentioned account details. Once payment is made kindly send the soft copy of the payment receipt to this mail: [email protected]

• Name of Account Holder: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DEPT OF LAW
• Account Number: 1982101019537
• Bank: Canara Bank, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, IFSC: CNRB 0001982

Excellence Awards

Awards of Excellence will be given for the best papers from Graduates, Post Graduates, and Research Scholars categories.

Important Dates

• The last date for submission of the Abstract: is February 05, 2024.
• Communication of selection of Abstracts: February 10, 2024.
• The last date for submission of Full papers: is February 20, 2024.
• Communication of any suggested revisions in the Full papers: February 28, 2024.
• The last date for submission of Full papers after revision, if any: is March 06, 2024.
• Communication of Final Approval of Full Papers: March 10, 2024.
• Last date for Seminar Registration: March 15, 2024.
• Date of Seminar: March 20, 2024.

Contact Information

• Dr. Gireesh Kumar J, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Convener) Mob: +91-9968313515
• Dr. Jayasankar K.I., Professor, Department of Law, and Dean, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co-Convener) Mob: +91-8547275314
• Dr. Liji Samuel, Associate Professor, Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co-Convener) Mob: +91-9497195387
• Dr. Meera S., Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co-Convener) Mob: +91-9497808524
• Adv. Naveen Suresh, PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Law and Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association, Dept. of Law, Central University of Kerala.(Member, Organizing Committee) Mob: +91- 9048649298
• Adv. Kuriachan Josey, PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Law and Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association, Dept. of Law, Central University of Kerala.(Member, Organizing Committee) Mob: +91- 7907283292

The official brochure is here.