National Seminar on Uniform Civil Code: An Instrument of Uniform Justice at Department of Law, Assam University: Submit by July 30

About Assam University

Assam University, a central university established in 1994 under the Assam University Act XIII of 1989, spans over 600 acres in the serene Barak Valley. With 16 Schools and 40 Departments, it serves more than 35,000 students across Northeast India, delivering value-based education and pioneering socio-legal research.

About the Department of Law

Established in 2004, the Department of Law at Assam University offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programs. It has made remarkable contributions to legal academia and practice, with alumni serving in the judiciary, academia, and top law firms across India and abroad.

About the Seminar

The Department of Law, Assam University, is proud to host a three-day National Seminar on “Uniform Civil Code: An Instrument of Uniform Justice”, aiming to explore the legal, socio-cultural, historical, and political dimensions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This seminar brings together a diverse set of stakeholders—legal scholars, constitutional experts, jurists, policymakers, activists, and students—to engage in a critical dialogue on harmonising personal laws in alignment with justice, equality, dignity, and non-discrimination.

The UCC, rooted in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, is envisioned as a transformative legal mechanism to unify personal laws across religious lines, thereby fostering national integration, constitutional morality, and secular justice. The seminar seeks to critically evaluate the challenges and possibilities of implementing a model UCC that strengthens India’s democratic fabric.

Seminar Objectives

• Eliminate gender-based discrimination in personal and family laws.
• Promote secular and constitutionally grounded legal principles.
• Encourage a multidisciplinary approach to UCC reforms.
• Propose inclusive and actionable policy recommendations.
• Inspire national discourse on balancing religious freedom with gender justice.

Seminar Sub-Themes for Research Papers

1. Discrimination in Religion-Based Family Laws
2. Commonalities in Indian Family Laws
3. Comparative Study: South Asian Family Law Frameworks
4. Smritis, Shrutis & Tribal Customary Laws
5. Family Laws in Developed Nations
6. Family Law Reforms in Islamic Countries
7. Role of Media & Education in UCC Sensitisation
8. Case Studies: Goa and Uttarakhand’s UCC Models
9. Socio-Cultural, Political & Economic Barriers
10. Judiciary’s Perspective on UCC: Landmark Cases
11. Viksit Bharat, Gender Equality & UCC

Call for Research Papers

We invite original and unpublished research papers from:

• Academicians
• Researchers
• Legal professionals
• Policymakers
• LLM Students

Selected papers will be published in an ISBN book by a national-level publisher.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: Max 300 words | Include title, author details, keywords (4–6)
• Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words | ILI Citation Style
• Format: MS Word | Times New Roman | Font Size 12
• Line Spacing: Abstract – 1.15 | Full Paper – 1.5
• Co-Authorship: Max 2 authors per paper

Submit Abstracts to: [email protected]

Important Dates

Registration Details

Registration Includes: Seminar Kit, Lunch & Tea (All Days)
Accommodation: Free for All Participants

Bank Details

• Account Name: Assam University Project A/C II
• Bank: UCO Bank, Assam University Branch
• A/C No.: 20050110035450
• IFSC Code: UCBA0002005

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Venue

Department of Law, Assam University, Silchar

Post: Assam University | District: Cachar | State: Assam | PIN: 788011

Contact Info

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +91-9643442231 (Utsav Mishra), +91-8486486240 (Coordinator)

The brochure is here.