Call for Papers: National Seminar on Constitutional Sentinel: Safeguarding Rights and Liberties in India | Dept. of Law Aliah University, Kolkata

Department of Law, Aliah University is inviting submissions for the One-Day National Seminar on Constitutional Sentinel: Safeguarding Rights and Liberties in India.

About the University

Aliah University – a State University under the Department of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education, Government of West Bengal – came into existence through the Aliah University Act (Act XXVII of 2007) passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The Act came into force on 5 April 2008. However, its parent institution – from which it was upgraded to a University – was usually mentioned in various old Government records varyingly as Calcutta Mohammedan College or Calcutta Madrasah or Aliah Madrasah, which the British Governor-General Warren Hastings established in 1780.

About the Department of Law

The Department of Law was started in 2013. The Department aims to provide higher legal education with the overall grooming of the students. The post-graduation degree in law helps students better understand any dispute's constitutional and jurisprudential aspects and provides profound clarity on the legal procedure. The Department offers Master of Law (LL.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) courses currently.

About the Seminar

The Department of Law, Aliah University, Kolkata, is organizing a National-Level Seminar to address the evolution, current trends, and issues related to Constitutional rights. The seminar's main goals are to examine recent significant developments in the Constitution of India and provide practical examples to enhance attendees' understanding of specific aspects of it.

Date of the Seminar

30th June, 2024 (Sunday).

Venue

Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17, Gorachand Road, Kolkata-700014, India.

Objectives

The Seminar aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and perspectives on the Indian Constitution among educators, legal experts, practitioners, Human Rights activists, and individuals in their respective fields.

Eligibility

All students, academicians, research scholars, lawyers and other interested candidates are eligible to participate in the seminar.

Location

The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17 Gora Chand Road, Kolkata—700014.

Sub-themes

• The Constitution and National Identity
• The Impact of Judicial Review on Indian Politics and Society
• Enhancing Access to Justice: The Role of the Constitution and Legal Institutions
• The Constitution and Civil Society
• Constitutional Law and the Media: Ensuring Freedom and Accountability
• Challenges to Federalism in a Diverse India
• Balancing Liberty and Security
• Securing Social Justice: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Constitutional Rights
• The Constitution and Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation and Fundamental Rights
• Constitutionalism and Environmental Protection: Ensuring a Sustainable Future
• The Future of Constitutionalism
• Data Privacy and Right to Privacy
• Any other topic related to the Constitutional Law

Submission Guidelines

• Word limit for Abstract: 250-300 words
• Word limit for Full Paper: 3000-5000 words
• Font: Times New Roman (Size 12, 1.5 Spacing)
• File Type: MS Word

The interested person should fill in the registration form available here and submit it by 25th June 2024 at the latest. Then, WhatsApp a copy of the registration form and the payment receipt to the given Number (+91)-7637059870.

The interested paper presenters have to submit the abstract/full paper to the following email ID: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.com.

Registration Fee

• Student Participation:: INR 400
• UG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: INR 500
• PG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: INR 600
• Advocate/Others: INR 600
• Research Scholar: INR 700
• Academician: INR 800
• Online Participation & Paper Presentation: INR 1000
• Foreign Participation: INR 3000

Note

• For a Joint Paper, each author has to register individually
• (Working Lunch & Seminar Kit Included)

Opportunity for Publication

Selected papers of willing participants will be published in an edited book with an ISBN code from a reputed publisher upon payment of publication fees.

Payment

UPI ID: 7637059870@paytm

• Name: Zubair Ahmed
• Name of the Bank: State Bank of India
• Account Number.: 38312903917
• IFSC: SBIN0001140

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 20th June 2024
• Intimation of Selected Abstracts: 21st June 2024
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 25th June 2024

Note

• Certificates will be provided to all the registered participants.
  
• No TA/DA or accommodation will be paid to participants.

Downloads

Seminar Flyer: [Click here to view]

Contact

Email: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.com.

Student Coordinators

• Mr. Naushad Anwar, Research Scholar: +91-8777580796
• Miss. Nasiba Parvin, Research Scholar: +91-7278117827

Note: Call between 10 A.M to 5 P.M

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