Call for Papers: Volume 2, Issue 1

The A38 Journal of International Law (ISSN 2277-9361) is a quarterly academic journal, published online, that seeks to provide an international forum for the publication of articles in the field of International Law. The Journal is currently soliciting submissions for Volume II, Issue 1, which will be published April 2013. The submission deadline for Volume II, Issue 1 is February 28, 2013. We welcome submissions from academicians, practitioners, students, researchers and experts from within the legal community. We have a strong preference for articles that assert and defend a well-reasoned position.

While Volume II, Issue 1 will be devoted to the broad theme of “International Conflict”, articles on any other issue under Public International Law will also be accepted.

We welcome submissions under the following categories, with ballpark figures for word limits:

1.) Articles (between 6000-10000 words including footnotes)

2.) Short Notes (3000-6000 words including  footnotes)

3.) Book Reviews (1000-2000 words including footnotes)

4.) Case Commentaries (3000-5000 words including footnotes)

Co-authored papers / Papers with multiple authors are welcome.

All submissions must conform to the following guidelines

1.) Submissions are to be made only in electronic form, and are to be sent to submissions@athirtyeight.com.

2.) All submissions for the current issue must be submitted on or before February 28, 2013.

3.) Each Article must be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words. No abstract is required for Short Notes, Book Reviews or Commentaries.

4.) For Book Reviews, you must describe the subject of the review clearly, including the name of the book, the name of the author, the name of the publisher, the date of publication, and, if applicable, the edition number.            

5.) Please provide Author details with your submission, including qualifications and institutional affiliations. These details are to be provided in the first footnote of the article, referenced from the author’s name.      

6.) All work must be original. By submitting any work, the author is presumed to declare that the article is original and has not been published elsewhere.

7.) All articles must be submitted only in MS Word format (.doc or .docx extensions).

8.) References must be footnoted. All references must be cited in simple text. No formatting is required for the citations.

All submissions are promptly acknowledged within a few hours of the receipt of submission. The decision on publication takes a minimum of 2 – 3 weeks after the deadline. Requests for expedited review can be sent to submissions@athirtyeight.com when the submission is being considered for publication by other journals. Should you request expedited review, please mention the name of the journal for which your article is under consideration, along with the name and e-mail address of one contact person on the Editorial Board of that journal and a date by whiach you expect our response.

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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 19^th 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                             15^th October, 2012

Abstract Submission                                  07^th  January, 2013

Early Bird registration Closed                    20^th December, 2012

Full Paper Submission                               18^th January. 2013

Acceptance of Paper                                   22^th January, 2013

Registration Closed                                    25^th January, 2013

Seminar Date                                              02^nd  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.

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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

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