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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