Call For Papers | Intl Conference on Role of Judiciary in Upholding Social, Economic and Political Justice by Bennett University: Submit by Oct 25

About Bennett University

Extending the core journalistic principles of Trust, Knowledge and Public Service, Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (BCCL), established over 178 years ago, has continually undertaken initiatives for the betterment of Indian society. The group established its footprint in the education sector by launching Bennett University, offering multidisciplinary education to make students life and industry-ready. It then launched Bennett University, a state-private university in Uttar Pradesh, to provide an Ivy League-quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students, making them life and career ready.

About the School of Law, Bennett University

Bennett University ventured into the domain of higher education in Law and established the School of Law in 2017 with a vision to strive for excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy towards Justice for all by shaping thought leaders in public policy of national and international dimensions. The school imbibes the best practices of national and international law schools in terms of curriculum, pedagogy, innovation in teaching methods, and to add new interfaces addressing emerging new issues.

About Centre for Constitutional Law And Human Rights

The Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights (earlier Centre for Constitutional Law Studies) aims to foster an understanding of constitutional law and to advance critical thinking, analysis and scholarly debate on issues related to constitutional and human rights law. Addressing the acute need for the dissemination of knowledge about our constitutional values, the centre seeks to engage in the promotion of our constitutional philosophy and to serve as a platform for delving deeper into issues of public law, constitutional rights and governance.

It advocates adoption of interdisciplinary, critical and comparative approaches towards the study, research and understanding of constitutional law. It aims to lead research on perennial and contemporary issues in Constitutional Law and Public Law (including Administrative Law) and political theory. It seeks to develop expertise in different methodologies and inter-disciplinary approaches spreading across environmental studies, women and child rights, human rights, comparative public law, empirical socio-legal studies, and law and justice.

About The Conference

The judiciary stands as a cornerstone in the edifice of justice, ensuring that the rights of individuals are protected and that societies remain equitable and democratic. In 2025, the Supreme Court of India marks a significant milestone—its 75th anniversary. Established in 1950, the Court has evolved into a cornerstone of India’s democracy, safeguarding the Constitution and ensuring justice for over a billion citizens.

In India, the judiciary’s role has extended beyond mere adjudication; it has encompassed the active promotion and protection of socio-economic and political justice, as envisioned in the Constitution. The moment is opportune to reflect not just on the Court’s transformative journey, its current challenges, and its future role in upholding the rule of law but also upon the larger question of the role of the judiciary in upholding the ideal of justice in any constitutional system.

The Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights, committed to critical legal research and transformative pedagogy, is organising an international conference titled “Role of the Judiciary in Upholding Social, Economic and Political Justice.”

The present conference aims to explore the multifaceted role of the judiciary in upholding the different dimensions of justice across diverse legal systems. It further seeks to critically examine the various facets of justice—social, economic, political, legal, procedural, and distributive—and explore the contribution of judiciary in actualizing them within contemporary legal frameworks. It exhorts an exploration of avenues for strengthening the capacity of the judiciary to uphold social, economic, and political justice in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Objectives

The conference seeks to:

• To analyse the multi-dimensional nature of justice: Delve into various dimensions of justice and their interconnections.
• To assess the Judiciary’s Role: Evaluate how the judiciary interprets and enforces these dimensions through case law and constitutional interpretation.
• To Identify Challenges: Discuss contemporary challenges faced by the judiciary in upholding justice, including institutional constraints and societal disparities.
• To Propose Reforms: Suggest reforms to enhance the judiciary’s effectiveness in delivering justice across all dimensions.

About the Journal

Selected papers from the conference will be published in an ISBN book as part of the Centre for Constitutional Law and Human Rights’ publication initiative, highlighting scholarly research and original contributions in the field of constitutional and human rights law.

About Call for Papers

The judiciary plays a pivotal role in safeguarding democracy, ensuring justice, and protecting constitutional rights. In 2025, as the Supreme Court of India completes its 75th year, this conference invites original and unpublished research papers to critically examine the judiciary’s role in upholding social, economic, and political justice across diverse legal systems.

Eligibility

Participation is open for students, research scholars, academicians and industry experts from law and other social sciences streams.

Note: For UG/PG/ Ph.D. students, there is no bar on the number of participants from the same College/University/Institution.

Theme

Role of the Judiciary in Upholding Social, Economic and Political Justice

Sub-themes include (but are not limited to):

I. Social Justice

• Judicial Interpretation of Fundamental Rights
• Expansion of the scope of fundamental rights to include socio-economic entitlements.
• Judicial role in ensuring right to education, health, and livelihood.
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as a Tool for Social Justice
• Impact of PIL on marginalized communities.
• Judicial Activism and Social Reform
• Gender Justice and the Judiciary
• Judicial contributions to advancing women’s rights and combating gender-based discrimination.
• Judiciary’s Role in Ensuring Minority Rights
• Protection of religious, linguistic, and cultural minorities through judicial pronouncements.

II. Economic Justice

• Judicial Oversight of Economic Policies
• Judiciary’s role in scrutinizing economic policies and their impact on social equity.
• Judicial review of economic legislations and their alignment with constitutional principles.
• Access to Economic Justice for Marginalized Groups
• Barriers faced by economically disadvantaged groups in accessing justice.
• Judicial Role in Labour Rights and Welfare
• Protection of workers’ rights through judicial intervention.
• Judicial directives aimed at reducing economic inequalities.
• Environmental Justice and Economic Development
• Judicial approaches to sustainable development.

III. Political Justice

• Judicial Safeguards for Civil and Political Rights
• Judiciary and Electoral Reforms
• Role of the judiciary in promoting free and fair elections.
• Judicial Oversight of Political Institutions
• Scrutinizing the functioning of political institutions for adherence to constitutional principles.
• Judicial intervention in cases of abuse of power by political entities.
• Safeguarding individuals from politically motivated actions through judicial intervention.
• Judiciary’s Role in Strengthening Democracy
• Enhancing democratic governance through judicial pronouncements.
• Judicial contributions to the evolution of democratic norms.

IV. Procedural Justice

• Fairness in Judicial Processes
• Ensuring transparency, accountability, and impartiality in judicial proceedings.
• Access to Justice and Legal Aid
• Providing legal assistance to the underprivileged and marginalized sections of society
• Judicial initiatives to enhance access to justice.
• Addressing issues like case backlog and delays in the judicial system.
• Reforms aimed at improving judicial efficiency.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms
• Promoting methods like mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes.
• Technology and Access to Justice
• Digital initiatives in the judicial system.

V. Judicial Independence and Accountability

• Ensuring Judicial Independence
• Judicial Accountability Mechanisms.
• Balancing judicial independence with accountability.
• Transparency in Judicial Appointments
• Necessary reforms in the judicial appointment process.
• Public trust and confidence in the judicial system.
• Judicial Reforms for Strengthening Institutions
• Institutional reforms for better governance.

Submission Categories

• Abstracts (up to 800 words)
• Full-Length Papers (4000–8000 words, excluding footnotes and abstract)

Formatting Guidelines

• Citation Format: JILI Citation
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing
• Abstract Document: Must include sub-theme, title, author details (name, email, address, contact number), and co-authorship details (max 2 authors).

Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts must be sent to [email protected] by the deadline.
• Subject Line: Abstract Submission for International Conference on ‘Role of Judiciary in Upholding Social, Economic and Political Justice’
• File Naming Format: [Author Name_Title of the Paper]

Submission Deadline

• Abstract Submission & Registration: 25th October 2025
• Acceptance of Abstract: 30th October 2025
• Full Paper Submission: Details will follow in acceptance email.

Submission Procedure

1. Submit abstract via email.
2. Await acceptance confirmation.
3. Register for the conference upon acceptance.
4. Submit full paper as per given timeline and formatting rules.

Registration Fees

• Single Authorship- INR 1500 [Except Students and Research Scholars]
• Co-Authorship- INR 1000 each [Except Students and Research Scholars]
• Research Scholars- INR 700(For Single/Co-Authored Paper)
• Students- INR 500(For Single/Co-Authored Paper)

Awards and Certificates

• The best paper in each theme shall be awarded with ‘Best Paper Presenter Certificate’.
• Selected papers will be published in an ISBN Book.
• All presenters will be awarded with a certificate of presentation.
• All attendees will be awarded with a certificate of participation.

Note: The organising committee reserves the right to terminate the participation of any participant in case if the latter is found to be indulging in any sort of nuisance.

Contact Information

For queries: [email protected]

The brochure is here.