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Friday, 4 January 2013



National Seminar On Law, Development and Social Transformation in India: Issues & Challenges 


Call for Papers
Seminar papers are invited from scholars, researchers, teachers and students on any sub thematic areas or it could be submitted on the main theme in general. All the papers will be submitted to the panel of editorial board to examine originality and contribution to academics. Every author has to submit an undertaking of its originality and no copyright violation. Best three papers in the students’ category will be rewarded suitably.
Objectives of the National Seminar
The seminar is proposed to be organized with following objectives:\
1.) To study and analyze the constitutional mandate with regard to development and balancing of social interests.
2.) To examine the statutory framework of Indian laws as to social transformation.
3.) To assess the role of government machinery and various functionaries
4.) To study the role of political class of India with regard to the social conflicts and development agenda
5.) To examine the social actions role of judiciary
6.) To identify the possible areas of conflict and operational problems.
7.) To devise a mechanism for balancing the competing interest of society at large, global commitments and economic developments.
8.) To educate and prepare the citizens about their role in the enforcement of these legislations.

Thematic Areas of the Seminar
1.) Protection to Marginalised and Vulnerable class and their rights
2.) Economic Development and Interests of Various Class
3.) Rights of Children
4.) Common Good and Life of Dignity and Legal Frameworks
5.) Rights of Workers
6.) Transformational potential of Indian Constitution and Challenges
7.) Gender Justice and Legal Reform
8.) Agricultural and Industrial Development and Balance of Interests
9.) Development and Crime
10.) Economic Development, Global Commitments and Poverty in India
Above themes are only illustrative but not exhaustive. The paper presenters may select the related topic covered under the main theme.

Level of Participants
This seminar intends to provide a platform to the young brains of India and it aims to attract the students and young researchers. However, this seminar is also open for law teachers, members of the bar and bench.  
Number of Participants
The expected number of participants in the seminar is approximately one hundred and fifty.

Guidelines for the Seminar Paper
Research paper presenter is expected to apply research skill and use appropriate research methodology. It is necessary that every paper is confined to thematic or sub-themes of seminar. It should have proper research questions and also suggest the outcomes of research with the findings. Paper should not be of more than 7500 words. Researcher should follow the Blue Book 19th Edition for citation. Submission of empirical research papers is appreciated. But researcher is expected to submit analysis of substantive data and sample report.
Plagiarism Check
All papers submitted for the presentation will be scrutinized through plagiarism software. In case of copying or dishonest practice author will be exclusively responsible for legal action. Every author is supposed to submit an undertaking that all the work is his/ her original work.
Abstract Submission
Every paper presenter is required to submit an abstract of 500 words stating the Statement of problem, research questions, and methodology applied in the paper with major expected findings.
Important Dates:
Early Bird Registration Opens                             15th October, 2012
Abstract Submission                                  07th  January, 2013
Early Bird registration Closed                    20th December, 2012
Full Paper Submission                               18th January. 2013
Acceptance of Paper                                   22th January, 2013
Registration Closed                                    25th January, 2013
Seminar Date                                              02nd  February, 2013
Submission details
Kindly send your abstract or full papers soft copy only on following email id:
1. Pradeep.kulshreshtha@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
2. Sanjay.srivastava@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Participation Fee
Category                        Early Bird Registration           Registration
Research Scholars                Rs. 500                          Rs. 700
Students                                  Rs. 400                          Rs. 500
Teachers                                  Rs. 600                          Rs. 800
Institution/NGOs                     Rs. 1000                        Rs. 1200
Note: Fee does not include accommodation charges. All the payment should be made by demand draft or Cheque. The Cheque/DD should be drawn in favour of Registrar, Galgotias University, Greater Noida payable at Greater Noida and send to the coordinator on contact address.

Sunday, 23 December 2012


A seminar on ‘Sanskrit Literature and its relevance in present legal system’

University Five Year Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur in collaboration with Rajasthan Sanskrit Academy is going to organize a seminar on ‘Sanskrit Literature and its relevance in present legal system’ at the University Five Year Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Campus. The seminar shall be conducted on19th – 20th January, 2013. We are attaching herewith the details of the technical sessions proposed for the seminar.


Sanskrit Literature and its relevance in present Legal System Inaugural Session: On 19 th  January, 2013 at 10 – 12 A.M.
 
Session I:  On 19 th  January, 2013 at 1 – 4 P.M. 
 
Concept of Origin of Raj Dharma: Rule of Law
 
1.) Raj Dharma of Smirities 
 
2.) Raj Dharma of Vedas 
 
3.) Raj Dharma of Shruties 
 
4.) Raj Dharma in Nayay Shastra 
 
Session II:  On 20th January, 2013 at 9 – 12 A.M. 
 
Historical Evidences pertaining to the Ancient Legal System
1.) Non Codified Laws, Customs and Traditions 
 
2.) Codified Laws 
 
3.) Jury System (Panch Nirnay)
 
Session III:  On 20th  January, 2013 at 1 – 4 P.M. 
 
Rules of Contemporary Legal System seated in Ancient Legal System
 
1.) Company Law 
 
2.) Family Law 
 
3.) Administrative Law 
 
4.) Contract Law  
 
5.) Public Law 
 
6.) Criminal Law
 
Valedictory Session:   On 20 th  January, 2013 at 4:30 – 5:30 P.M


Thursday, 20 December 2012

National Seminar on Democratic Decentralization in India: Call for Papers


WHEN: April 25th & 26th, 2013
THEME: Democratic Decentralization in India- Two Decades of Constitutional Amendments: Experiences, Issues and Challenges
SUB-THEMES:
• Response of the State government to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment Acts and introduction of the State Panchayti  RajAct and its key elements
• Evolving a power sharing mechanism for devolution of funds, functions and functionaries
• Local body elections and emerging trends in terms of socio-economic profile
• Empowerment of Dalits, Adivasis, Women and other marginalized communities
• Capabilities development of the local bodies
• The process of decision making: issues, concerns and challenges
• Community assertion for participation in planning, convergence, implementation, monitoring, transparency and accountability in service delivery, infrastructure building and promotion of livelihoods
• State and Central Finance Commissions and Local bodies
• Emerging conflicts between public representatives and bureaucrats, local bodies and civil society organization and parallel bodies
• Functioning of Committees in the local bodies
• State specific experiences and
• Any relevant topic, which is not covered in the sub-themes
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT: 5th January, 2013
For further information or queries, kindly contact:
Seminar Coordinator:
Dr. E. Venkatesu
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science/SSS
University of Hyderabad
Gachibowli
Hyderabad-500046
e-mail: evs103@gmail.com, evss@uohyd.ernet.in
Mobile: 9441482535
Phone: 040-23133230/3200

Call for Papers: National Seminar on “Strategies for Inclusive Growth in India”


Organised By:  School of Economics, a university teaching department of Devi Ahilya University, Indore
Two day National Seminar on ”Strategies for Inclusive Growth in India” on 22-23 February, 2013 under UGC-SAP.
Papers are invited on the above theme for discussion in the seminar and later on for publication in an edited book.
You can send your papers to Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja, Seminar Convener, through e-mail:kanhaiya.ahuja@gmail.com
Deadline : latest by 26th January, 2013.
The selected papers will be invited for presentation and one of the authors will be reimbursed maximum up to AC II tier. We will be happy to provide the boarding and lodging facility to all the outstation participants.
For details, login to: http://www.soedavv.ac.in
Dr. Ganesh Kawadia
Professor & Head
Information Provided by: http://thesocialscienceinformer.blogspot.in/2012/12/call-for-papers-devi-ahalya-university.html