Call for Papers | National Conference on National Education Policy by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University: Submit by Oct 15

About The University

Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Kanpur, a premier landmark of higher education in Uttar Pradesh is named after the great social reformer Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj also known as Rajarshi Shahu. The university stands as a beacon of excellence in higher education, proudly holding an NAAC A++ accreditation and classified under the UGC Grade-I category.

About The Department

Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Legal Studies, Kanpur stands for excellence in legal education and was established in 2017 under the illustrious banner of Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. The premier law school is set up with a mission to pioneer legal education reforms and to anchor the transformation of the Indian legal system through research and policy interventions.

About Call for Papers

The National Conference on “National Education Policy: Indian Languages in the Field of Law and Justice” aims to analyze the role of Indian languages within the legal framework, assess the impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) on legal education, and foster dialogue on regional languages in the legal system. Researchers, academicians, and professionals are invited to submit their original work.
Organized by: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur in collaboration with Bhartiya Bhasha Abhiyan

Date: 19th – 20th October 2024

Venue: Senate Hall, CSJMU Campus, Kanpur

Eligibility

Submissions are open to:

• Students (UG, PG, and Ph.D. candidates)
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Legal professionals from law and social science fields

Theme

Main Theme:

National Education Policy: Indian Languages in the Field of Law and Justice

Sub-Themes

• Constitutional Provisions and Language in the Indian Judiciary
• Role of NEP in Promoting Indian Languages in Legal Education
• Language Barriers and Access to Justice
• Language Diversity and Legal Pluralism
• Use of Technology in Overcoming Language Barriers
• Success and Challenges of Using Indian Languages in Law
• Role of Legal Aid in Promoting Regional Languages

Note: Submissions on any related themes are also welcome.

Submission Categories

• Research Papers: 2500-5000 words (excluding footnotes)
• Abstract: 300 words

Co-authorship is allowed (maximum two authors per paper).

Formatting Guidelines

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12 for the main text, 10 for footnotes
• Line Spacing: 1.5 for the main text, single spacing for footnotes
• Citation Style: (ILI) citation format
• File Format: Submissions should be in .doc or .pdf format

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: Should not exceed 300 words and must include relevant keywords, title, and author details (email, contact number).
• Full Paper: 2500-5000 words excluding footnotes.
• Submission Email: Abstracts and full papers should be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line: “Abstract Submission for National Conference on NEP”.
• File Naming: [Author Name_Title of the Paper].

Submission Deadline

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15th October 2024
• Date of Acceptance of Abstract: 17th October 2024
• Conference Dates: 19th and 20th October 2024

Submission Procedure

Click Here To Submit.

• Submit the abstract through the Google Form link provided:
• Email abstract and full paper to [email protected].
• Ensure you follow the specified guidelines for file format and subject line.

Contact Information

For further queries, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]

Important Link

• The link for the brochure (English) is here.
• The link for Boucher (Hindi) is here.
• The link for registration is here.
• The link for payment is here.