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Webinar on Patents, Designs and Functional Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Law

RGNUL and RGNIIPM (Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management) are organizing a Webinar on Patents, Designs and Functional Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Law scheduled to be held on September 27, 2021 About RGNUL The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL) is an autonomous National Law University (NLU) established by the RGNUL Act (No. 12 of 2006) passed by the legislature of the State of Punjab, under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India. Established in 2006, RGNUL has garnered a pan-India reputation as a stellar institution for legal research and education. In May 2015, RGNUL became the first and the only NLU to have accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. In March 2018, RGNUL was amongst the four NLUs to have been granted an autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) About RGNIIPM The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management has been established at Nagpur as a National center of excellence for training, management, research, education in the field of Intellectual Property (IP) Rights. The main objectives of this institute are to cater to the need of training of Examiners of Patents, Designs, Trademarks and Geographical Indications, IP professionals, IP managers, imparting basic education to user communities, government functionaries and stakeholders involved in creation, commercialization and management of intellectual property rights, facilitate research on IP related issues including preparation of study reports and policy analysis of relevance to Government. Apart from this, the Rajiv Gandhi NIIPM addresses the needs of increasing the general awareness and understanding of Government officers and users of IP systems including in universities and other educational institutions. About CIIPR CIIPR is a recent initiative of RGNUL, Punjab under the able leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Kumar Vats with an aim to provide education and training opportunities in the field of IPR and also foster research activities amongst the student body. The Centre has already begun undertaking innovative projects such as the National Competition on Legal Innovation & Legal Startups – 2021, "Promoting the Culture of Legal Entrepreneurship" in collaboration with Legal StartUps, New Delhi. About the Workshop Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with special reference to patent plays a vital role in enhancing the socio–economic prosperity of the country. The economic functioning of IPR can be thought of as minimization of transaction costs (search, bargain, and enforcement) and the optimization of time to fruition and avoidance of duplication. One can agree that the first best IPR policies are not only to minimize the transaction costs and conflict of interests but they provide incentives to invest in innovation which in turn maximizes the wealth of a nation. Hence, it enhances motivation to disseminate scientific and technological information which in turn stimulates research and development for the improvement of the quality of life. In India, patent applications can be filed by a patent agent or an individual having some scientific and technical background to understand the invention. However, no one can understand the invention better than the inventors themselves. Document preparation requires healthy discussions between the inventor and agent. For inventors, a good understanding of patent writing style cåtly facilitate the documentation process. Before filing the patent application inventor must be sure that the subject is eligible for patent protection, the invention has something new, the invention is not obvious and is not easily predictable from the general consensus, and the invention has practical application. Thus, there is a need to create large public awareness about the pivotal role of IPR in the globalized knowledge economy with special reference to patent drafting and its filing procedure. With this view to create awareness on the significance of patenting to the people from various sectors in the country, the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Government of India, is organizing an online Workshop on Patent Drafting, on 27 September 2021, from 3-4PM. The workshop is intended to impart first-hand exposure of current IP practices in India and the focus of deliberations would be on the aspects of prior art search, documentation, establishing patentability, claims drafting and interpretation, and much more. Objectives To disseminate the basic, know-how of preserving and protecting one’s Intellectual property Rights; To provide an understanding of basic concepts of IPR related terminology; To facilitate the emancipation of the significance of intellectual property protection in context of the current developments; To guide individuals about patent drafting. Who Should Attend? The workshop is open for: Students across various disciples such as Law, Engineering, Medicine, Business/Finance, Bio-Technology etc. Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs looking to learn the basics of Patents and IPR. Practitioners such as IPR attorneys, Patent and TMR Agents and Legal Advisors and Consultants. Academicians such as Professors, Lecturers, Research scholars, Trainers etc. engaged in the field. Professionals from Industries, Research & Development Scientists etc. Doctors, Engineers, Pharma professionals, Chartered Accountants, Government officials and other professionals engaged in related fields. Or any other interested individual. Schedule of the Workshop The online workshop will be conducted on 27 September 2021, 3-4PM IST. Speaker Mrs. Pooja Maulikar, Examiner of Patents and Designs, RGNIIPM. Registration Participation in the workshop is free of cost. All interested individuals are requested to register themselves before the event, through this Google Form by 25 September 2021, 11:59PM. Subsequently, a Cisco Webex link will be shared with successfully registered participants Patrons Prof. (Dr.) G. S. Bajpai (Patron - in - Chief). Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Vats. Contact Information In case you have any doubts or require any clarification from our end, please feel free to contact the undersigned: Dr. Shiva Satish Sharda, Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL (+91-9815093970). Nalinaksha Singh, Student Coordinator (+91-9928696355). Nayoleeka Purty, Student Coordinator (+91-8340275155).

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Government Law College, Ernakulam International Moot Court Competition

Government Law College, Ernakulam are hosting their first-ever International Moot Court Competition scheduled to be held on 26th-28th of November 2021. About Government Law College, Ernakulam His Highness The Maharajas Government Law College, Ernakulam is an institution for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate legal education in Kochi, Kerala, India. Founded in 1874, it is the first law college in the state of Kerala and also one of the oldest law colleges in India. It is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam. The college is a recognized Research Centre in Law under the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam since 2010. The college’s alumni include Honourable (Retired) Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan, Justice K. M. Joseph, Judge, Supreme Court of India and N. R. Madhava Menon, Indian civil servant, Lawyer and Legal educator. Objectives The International Moot Competition aims to encourage law students to discover and improve their knowledge of international maritime law by arguing a hypothetical case before the Admiralty Court. The IMC provides students with the opportunity to improve their public speaking, practical, and legal skills. Students will become familiar with international law, the mandate, functions, and jurisprudence. The language of the IMC is English. The IMC will be held virtually from November 26 - 28, 2021. Eligibility Any undergraduate or graduate law student from any recognized university across the world is eligible to participate in the IMC as a Team Member. Team Composition Teams are supposed to comprise three Team Members. Each Team needs to nominate an official Team Coordinator. The Team Coordinator will be the contact person for the Organizers throughout the IMC. One institution is allowed to send only one Team. If several Teams from one university apply, the Organizers will select on the first come, first serve basis. The substitution of Team Members or Coach is not permitted after the provincial registration. However, the Organizers may grant exceptions in some limited instances. Each team will be provided a team code prior to the submission of memorials via e- mail. This team code will be the same throughout the competition. Teams should not disclose the identity of their institution in their memorials; such disclosure shall invite penalties including disqualification. The decision for the same shall be at the discretion of the organizers. Registration Teams shall apply through their Team Coordinator by sending a provincial registration email to [email protected] containing the following details: Name of the Participants (Specify the name of the team coordinator) Email of the team members University details and Year of Study Faculty Letter/ Identification Card of the University confirming the participation of the team. Only 16 teams will be allowed to participate in the competition. The teams will be selected on the basis of Memorial selection. The memorial will be valued by the panel of judges selected by the Organising Committee. Participants will receive an acknowledgement mail from the Official mail of IMC 2021 mentioning the team code soon after success of the provincial registration. Once selected for competition, the team code will be the same throughout the competition. The provisional registrations are open from 19th September, 2021 to 23rd October, 2021 (23:59 IST). No registrations after the said date will be accepted. The result of the memorial selection will be announced on 15th November, 2021. The teams must register online by 20th November 2021(23:59 IST) by completing the payment of the registration fee. Teams have to register online with the link that will be sent to the teams after confirmation of the memorial selection. The email will also contain the payment details to be done. Each team shall remit a sum of Three Thousand Rupees (Rs.3000/-) towards registration for National Teams and 50 USD for International Teams. Dress Code Female participants : White Shirt, Black Pants and Black Coat White Or Salwar Kameez and Black Coat. Male participants : White Shirt and Black Pants with Black Coat and Black Tie. Gowns and Bands are NOT permitted to be worn by the Participants in the Competition Memorials Each Team shall prepare Written Memorials comprising two submissions in preparation for the hearings: one for the Applicant and one for the Respondent. Each Team shall submit their Written Memoranda in a PDF format, A4 size paper. The Written Memoranda shall be in Times New Roman, size 12. Footnotes shall be in Times New Roman, size 10. Each page shall have a margin of 2 cm/0.79 inches on every side of the text. Pages shall be numbered. The text shall use a 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes shall be single-spaced. Each submission (Applicant and Respondent) shall not exceed 25 pages, including the front page, table of contents, and footnotes. The front page shall only indicate the Team Number, the party to the proceeding (Applicant or Respondent), and “International Moot Court 2021”. The Memorial must contain the following parts in the following order: Cover Page; Table of Contents; Index of Authorities; Statement of Jurisdiction; Questions Presented; Statement of Facts; Summary of Pleadings; Pleadings; Conclusion/Prayer for Relief. A Table of Abbreviations may be used, that is left to the discretion of the teams. Footnotes must be used to identify the source of statements or propositions made in the body of the Memorial. Endnotes are not permitted. Footnotes may include substantive pleadings in addition to the text of the citation itself. Please use the following rules for footnotes:- Journal Articles: Author, “Article title”, Journal title, volume number (year), p./para. Books: Author, Title (edition, year), p./para. Decisions and judgements: Court, names of the parties, Case no./Application no., decision/judgement, date, para./p. UN Documents: UN doc. S/Res/No. (year), p. no (Council) References: The full details of a publication (as detailed above) should be given for the first reference only. For the other references, please use a short title. Citation Form: Citations appearing in the Index of Authorities and text or footnotes of the Memorial must include a description of each authority adequate to allow a reasonable reader to identify and locate it in a publication or other source of general availability. Full citations must be used in the footnotes of the pleadings section the first time a source is cited. Thereafter short forms of citations may be used. Abbreviating sources as defined terms, or short forms of citations in the Table of Authorities, in lieu of using the full citation during the first citation to that source in the pleadings section is prohibited. A one-point Penalty will be assessed for each violation, up to a maximum of five points. The Written Memorial comprising the two submissions shall be sent to the organizing committee no later than 8th November, 2021 (23:59 IST). No late submissions will be accepted. Names of participants, and the nation or institution name of Teams, may not appear on or within the Memorials, and Team Members should not sign their Memorials. If the same is seen, they will result in automatic disqualification of the team. The maximum score for each Written Memorandum is 50 points: Up to 40 points may be awarded to the handling of substantive issues. Points are allocated as follows: Knowledge and analysis of the facts: max 10 points Understanding of legal issues and the applicable law: max 10 points Legal analysis (quality of argument): max 10 points Logic (structure of argument): max 10 points Up to 10 points may be awarded to the overall presentation. Points are allocated as follows: Grammar: max 3 points Style: max 3 points Use of legal terminology: max 4 points Plagiarism will be sanctioned with disqualification. The Organizers may apply a penalty of five points per page for violation of Rule 7. In exceptional circumstances or if a selected Team cannot attend the Oral Rounds, the Organizers may contact the Team with the next best results and invite it to participate. Oral Rounds The participants shall only be identified by their respective Code Numbers given at the time of their registration and shall refrain from any act which reveals the identity of themselves or their institution. There shall be four oral rounds - Preliminary rounds, Quarter Final Rounds, Semi Final Rounds and the Finals. There will be a draw of lots to decide the opposite party in the preliminary, quarter final and semi final rounds. Fixture of the competition will be decided by the Organizers before commencement of the sessions. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make any necessary alterations in respect of the side to be taken by the competing teams in case it becomes absolutely necessary due to withdrawal of any team/teams at the far end or if the competing teams have had no opportunity to argue the other side of the problem. In the matter of disputes or complaints, the decision of the Appeal Committee chaired by the Principal, His Highness The Maharajas Government Law College, Ernakulam will be final. Each Online Moot consists of 90 minutes of oral pleadings. Applicant and Respondent are each allotted 45 minutes. Oral presentations during the Moot must be made by two, and only two members, from each Team. Time allocated to but not used by one oralist may not be used by the other oralist or saved for rebuttal or sur-rebuttal. Prior to the beginning of the Online Moot, the Team arguing as Applicant must indicate which Team Members will act as its first oralist and second oralist and how it wishes to allocate its 45 minutes among (a) its first oralist, (b) its second oralist, and (c) rebuttal. After Applicant has made its determinations, its Respondent Team must indicate which Team members will act as its first oralist and second oralist and how it wishes to allocate its 45 minutes among (a) its first oralist, (b) its second oralist, and (c) surrebuttal. Teams may not allocate more than 25 minutes, including rebuttal or surrebuttal, to either oralist, although the final discretion lies on the judges presiding the court. In particular, the oralist is not permitted to share his or her screen, or present any other text or written materials at any stage. The team may however submit a google drive minimum 24 hours prior to the competition which will contain their authorities and reference which will be used during the oral rounds. This google drive will be sent to the presiding judges prior to the competition. The sharing of the screens will be done by the organizers at the request of the speakers with the permission of the judges. Reference number must be given to all the documents and files for easy accessibility. The organizers will not be responsible for any technical difficulties or faults in the marking of the documents given in the google drive by the teams. Scouting is not allowed during the preliminary, quarter final or the semi final rounds. Technical Requirements Teams shall ensure they have access to the necessary materials to participate in the competition, including a laptop, microphone, video camera, and stable internet connection. Team Members shall turn their camera on for the entire duration of the hearing. Only the microphones of the person speaking will be activated. Team Members are prohibited from sharing their screens or presenting any materials. No information, signs, or unique physical locations identifying the Team Members, their university, or country shall appear on screen. Any virtual backgrounds must be approved by the Organizers at least two weeks before the start of the competition. In case of late appearance not caused by technical difficulties, the Bench may decide to give penalty points. Timekeeping will not be interrupted in the event of minor technical failures. The Bench may grant an extension of time of maximum 5 min at their discretion. If Team Members are experiencing technical difficulties, they must inform the Organizers immediately. If a Team fails to join the hearing, the hearing will proceed ex parte. The attending Teams will present their oral pleadings and be scored by the judges. An ex parte hearing may also be scheduled for the Team that could not appear due to technical difficulties. In exceptional circumstances, the Organizers may reschedule the entire hearing. Team members may communicate with each other in writing or electronically to support the speaker, as long as they do not disrupt the speaker. Scoring of the Oral Rounds The maximum score that can be obtained during the Preliminary Rounds is 100 points. Points are allocated as follows: Knowledge and understanding of the facts and legal issues of the case: max 20 points Use and understanding of the law and international jurisprudence: max 20 points Reasoning: max 20 points Overall presentation: max 20 points Written Memorial: max 20 points If several Teams have the same score, the Teams with the highest scores for the Written Memoranda will proceed to the next round. For the Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals, only the winning Teams will advance to the next round. Researchers Test There will be a Researchers test for the Researcher wherein he/she/they will be analysed on their understanding and knowledge of International Law. The link and other details for the same will be sent via email prior to the competition Penalty Points and Behavior Every Team shall maintain the utmost dignity and decorum in the courtroom and during the competition. The Organizers and the Bench reserve the right to allocate penalty points in the event of any violation of the rules or inappropriate behavior. Inappropriate behavior may result in the disqualification of the Team at any stage of the Competition. Awards The International Moot Court Competition winners will be awarded a “Running Trophy”, cash prize and certificates. The Runners up team will be awarded a cash prize and certificates. There will be a Best Speaker prize. This cash prize and certificate will be awarded to the participant who is judged by the organising committee to have performed best during her/his oral presentations in the preliminary round. There will be a 2nd Best Speaker prize. This cash prize and certificate will be awarded to the participant who is judged by the organising committee to have performed best during her/his oral presentations in the preliminary round. There will be a Best Memorial prize. All the memorials, which are submitted to the organising committee of the competition, will be evaluated and the best memorial will be chosen among them to award this cash prize and certificate. There will be a 2nd Best Memorial prize. All the memorials, which are submitted to the organising committee of the competition, will be evaluated and the best memorial will be chosen among them to award this cash prize and certificate. There will be a Best Researcher prize. The cash prize and certificate will be decided on the basis of the researcher’s test. Each participant in the International Moot Court Competition will be given a general certificate of participation. Miscellaneous Rules of the Competition Upon completion of the competition, the organising committee reserves the exclusive right to use the memorials submitted to them, as they deem appropriate. The organising committee reserves the right to amend, modify or repeal any of the rules if so required and as they deem appropriate. Participating teams shall receive adequate notice of any/all such amendments or modifications to the rules. The organising committee's decision as regards the interpretation of these rules or any other matters related to the Moot Court competition shall be final and binding. If there is any situation, which is not covered by these rules, the decision of the organising committee shall be final. Any clarifications regarding the competition may be sent to [email protected] with the subject “Request for clarification” Personnel (Faculty) Dr. Joby Bhasker (Convenor) - [email protected] Smt. Mini Sughathan (Co-ordinator) - [email protected] Student coordinators Nandini Praveen - [email protected] Anjuman Habeeb - [email protected] Ann Maria Samuel - [email protected] Akshai M Sivan - [email protected] Important Dates Release of Moot Problem 15th September 2021 Last date for Provisional Registration 23rd October 2021 Last date for seeking clarifications of Problem 1st November 2021 Last date for Submission of Memorials (Soft Copy in PDF format only) 8th November 2021 Memorial Selection and Intimation 15th November 2021 Last date for Completion of Final Registration and Payment of Registration Fee. 20th November 2021 Draw of Lots & Inauguration 26th November 2021 Researchers Test and Preliminary Round 27th November 2021 Semi-finals and Final Round 28th November 2021

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International Conference on ‘Future of ADR: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

HPNLU Shimla is organizing an International Conference on ‘Future of ADR: Contemporary Issues and Challenges’, scheduled to be held from November 27 to 28. About Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla was established by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in the year 2016 (Act 16 of 2016). In the five years of its foundation, HPNLU, Shimla has seen tremendous growth and has undertaken a good number of innovative measures to enhance its academic potential. Led by the visionary scholar of law, the Vice-Chancellor (Dr.) Nishtha Jaswal, the University has been very proactive in organizing a series of events encompassing a wide spectrum of socio-legal issues. Despite the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, HPNLU, Shimla has been at the forefront of using digital platforms to raise awareness about issues as far spread as Fundamental Duties, Reproductive Rights of Women, Human Rights and Access to Justice etc. About Center for ADR and Professional Skills (CADR) The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Professional Skills (CADR) primarily aims to promote research in the field of dispute resolution mechanisms in India. The Centre aims to provide a platform for interaction between professionals in the field and the students. In pursuance of its goal of conditioning the law students to efficiently resolve disputes, the Centre is proposing this event intending to establish it as a flagship event of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU), as we believe such events and competitions are the need of the hour to minimize the suffering and provide students with platforms and opportunities to nurture the future members of the Indian Legal Fraternity by enabling them to face the dynamic Indian Justice System. About the International Conference Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Professional Skills (CADR) of Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) is organizing an International Conference (Virtual) on “Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Contemporary Issues and Challenges” and proudly invites keynote speakers and presenters on e-platform from every part of the country to present their paper and express their precious views on the topic and sub-theme. The conference aims to provide a platform for discussion on the Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Modern World its prospects and challenges. To trace the roots of ADR, we should look at our anthropological and sociological studies to have an idea about how early humans may have resolved disputes without the use of fists, clubs, or spear-arrows. Many of the following ways are quite different from the modern techniques of dispute resolution. Nevertheless, these modern techniques have come into existence because of these primitive ways. The process of arbitration is not alien to India. It always had been practised since time immemorial. In India, people believed in resolving disputes within the four walls because this was somewhere considered as an element to protect their dignity and personality in society. Hence, the mechanism has gained significance in India since ancient times. As the Chief Justice N. V. Ramana has said, “Mahabharata, actually provides an example of an early attempt at mediation as a conflict resolution tool. Lord Krishna attempted to mediate the dispute between the Pandavas and Kauravas. It may be worthwhile to recall that the failure of mediation led to disastrous consequences.” The concept of ADR is of great significance at present when disputes are increasing and courts of the biggest republic country are facing a vast backlog of cases. The word ‘Alternative' can be misinterpreted to imply that something is not right with the present system. The word “Alternative” is, therefore, a misnomer and has been misunderstood by the Bench and the Bar to the extent that Arbitration and Mediation are felt to be a substitute for the present legal system. Arbitration and mediation are necessary in the present time especially in India where 30 million cases are reportedly pending. The entire objective of ADR is to bring speedy justice and to reduce the backlogs of Public Interest Litigation and many Criminal cases so that the Judges are free to apply their minds and devote their time to other important matters having National & Constitutional Significance. Theme of the International Conference Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Contemporary Issues and Challenges Sub-Themes Role of courts in International Arbitration. Selecting an Arbitral Seat: Key Consideration. Jurisdiction-specific issues in Arbitration. Evidence in International Arbitration Procedure. India as an International Commercial Arbitration Hub: The Challenges. Is Alternative Dispute Resolution a Privatized Justice? Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Justice System. India's instance on International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute (ICSID) Convention in relation to Banking. Need for Laws governing Mediation in India. The emerging importance of Environment Social Governance (ESG) & its impact on the International Arbitration. Cross Border Partnership and collaboration in International Arbitration. The Role Diverse Bar Associations Play in Increasing DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in ADR. Arbitration and Technology: Blockchain Arbitration and Smart Contracts. Note:- Author(s) are at their discretion to choose any other sub-theme for their paper that is related to the theme of the Conference. Guidelines for Paper Submission The title of the paper should be followed by Name, Designation, Name of the Organization / University / Institution, Email address and contact details along with an Abstract not more than 300 words. It is mandatory to mention Email addresses, as all future correspondence will be through it. Name and details of Co-author (Co-authorship is allowed up to a maximum of 2 authors), if any. The paper should be in doc./docx. format. The paper must be in a single-column layout with margins justified on both sides. The subheading should be in font size 12, bold and Times New Roman, left-aligned. The main text should be in font size 12, Normal, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing and justified. The length of a paper should not be less than 3500 words (excluding footnotes). All references must be in the form of footnotes with font size 10, Times New Roman, 1.0 spacing and should be according to the Bluebook 20th Edition. The submissions should not have more than 15% Similarity Index. There is no Registration Fee. All the submission should be made via Google form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXJWU2ZilUhxhiMuLhiVRH_P06YIE0jKY9jljSE09a6ATiLQ/viewform Any submission violating the above stated guidelines will be rejected. So, it is advised that the author(s) must stick to the mentioned guidelines. Note:- Papers selected by the Center after due process will be published in a book with an ISBN no. Important Dates Submission of Full Paper 1st November 2021 Final Selection of Papers 10th November 2021 Conference Date 27th-28th November 2021 Team Patron In Chief Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ravi Malimath, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Himachal Pradesh and Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla Patron Prof. (Dr). Nishtha Jaswal, Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla Advisory Committee Prof. (Dr). S.S. Jaswal, Registrar, HPNLU, Shimla Dr. P.C.Markanda (Senior Advocate), (Punjab & Haryana, HC) Mr. N.L.Rajah (Senior Advocate), Director, Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre Ms. Iram Majid, Director, IIAM Coordination & Organizing Committee Dr. Santosh K. Sharma (Director) Mr. Digvijay Singh Katoch (Coordinator) Mr. Tijender Kumar Singh (Co-coordinator) Student Coordinators Mr. Bhanu Pratap (+91-6375500415) Mr. Subham Saurabh (+91-7355190904) Mr. Akshat Trivedi (+91-73176 48319) Ms. Saloni Paliwal (+91-6265671886) Ms. Ankeeta Bhatnagar (+91-9521560513) Official Website: https://www.hpnlu.ac.in/research.aspx?ref-id=8 Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadr_ps/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-alternative-dispute-resolution-and-professional-skills/

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1st National Bail Application and Argumentation Competition

Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law (TRCL) is organizing the 1st National Bail Application and Arguementation Competition scheduled to be held on October 23-24 2021. About TRCL Located in the vibrant Financial Capital of India, Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law (TRCL), a new GEM in the necklace of Thakur Education Group, imparts a rigorous and multi-disciplinary legal education with a view to producing world -class legal professionals, scholars and public servants. TRCL empowers its studentswith knowledge, skills and vision to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. TRCL’s expert faculty comes from across the spectrum of legal careers and engages in critical study that contributes to public debates both in class and country. TRCL is committed to provide quality education to learners at all levels. Baked by visionary spirit of the Thakur Group of Education, TRCL brings to Dahisar, a world class state of the art infrastructure and amenities for the new generation of students. Mission “To offer accessible quality legal education, training, research and innovation and cultivate the intellectual discipline, creativity, and critical skills that will prepare its students for the highest standards of professional competence in the practice of law in a global environment. Vision “A premier Law School committed to the advancement of academic achievement in legal education, training, research and innovation for development and prepares excellent lawyers and legally trained professionals to serve the society with excellence and professionalism.” About the Event The objective of this competition is to setup a simulation of the court proceedings including drafting briefs and participation in oral argument. This program is in order to give exposure to student pursuing the law course to improve their advocacy skills and provide a real-life experience. The Bail Application and Argumentation competition experience will help the law students to develop the ability to identify the legal subject, arrange various law material, plead arguments, the nature of the judicial system of India and answering the questions raised by the other side. This Competition will develop an art which will follow the student for the rest of his professional life. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines of the Competition The competition is open for students who are studying LL.B. three year or LL.B. five- year course. A minimum of one to maximum 3 teams per college shall be admissible. Team composition – Team of 2; 1 Speaker & 1 Researcher Clarifications regarding the bail problem will be submitted by 18th October. The Competition will be conducted through the online platform Zoom. All the teams should ensure they have strong internet connection along with proper audio and video facilities. Teams must make sure they don’t have any background disturbance from their end that can disrupt the smoothness of the competition. If the team members are facing any network issues, they must inform the organizing committee in order to get reasonable time to join in. The teams must keep their video on throughout the round and must be on mute unless it is their chance to speak. Team members must enter all the rounds with their team codes as their name. All the participants should appear in a formal dress code. The decision of the judge is final and binding. No challenge to the decision will be tolerated. The Arguments shall be in English language only. All decisions made by the organizers are binding. Any usurpation of the above given norms will lead to direct disqualification from the competition. In case of any dispute arising out in the interpretation of the rules, or otherwise, the decision of the organizers would be final and binding. The organizers will have the exclusive authority to interpret these Rules. All the teams will have to draft the bail application and reply and mail it to: [email protected] in or before 20th October, 11:59pm. The Draw of Lots shall be conducted on 22nd October. Any team who wishes to submit compendium can mail the same of [email protected] on 23rd October. Registration Process Online Registration will open from 16th September, 2021. The last date for registration is 15th October, 11:59 pm. The Participating team for the Competition shall duly fill the Registration form provided at along with the Registration fees of Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) which shall be non- refundable. Teams can avail the EARLY BIRD OFFER at Rs. 1500/- (Rupees One Thousand and Five Hundred only) Last Date for early bird registration is 30th September, 11:59 pm. The Registration fees shall be accepted through Online Transaction. Confirmation Mail and Team Codes shall be sent within 2-3 day Post Confirmation the teams will be added in the official WhatsApp group of the said competition. Registration Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CeZog-YXX1-7MrihaRjnEQVe4EaxOzbQ1FoLlz-YHvQ/edit?chromeless=1 Bank details for RTGS/NEFT Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law A/c: Lex Communique Bank: Indian Bank. Branch: Kandivali (EAST) A/c. No.: 6701666981 IFSC Code: IDIB000K161 Bail Application & Reply The submission is to be done for both the sides. It shall be strictly in the form of application, consisting of Maximum 3-4 Pages. Bail Application and Reply shall be submitted on: [email protected]. Please note that no hard copies are to be submitted. It must contain Cover Page. The Cover page shall include: The Name of the Court The Year of the Competition The Name of the Case The Name of the parties The teams should use the 20th Blue Book edition for footnotes throughout the submission. Formatting Specifications For Main Text Font type: Times New Roman Font size: 12 Line spacing: 1.5 Alignment Justified Pages: 10 For Heading Font type: Times New Roman Font size: 14 For Cover Page Font type: Times New Roman Font size: 14 The contents of the application should not be plagiarized. Team Code (The name of the college and the name of the participants must not be disclosed.) The Marking Criteria S. No Criterion Marks 1. Knowledge of Facts 20 Marks 2. Interpretation of Laws and Research 20 Marks 3. Reasoning 20 Marks 4. Vocabulary and Grammar 20 Marks 5. Adherence to Guidelines 20 Marks Oral Rounds Preliminary Rounds (10 minutes for arguments + 2 minutes for rebuttal) Quarter Final Round (10 minutes for arguments + 2 minutes for rebuttal) Semi-Final Round (12 minutes for arguments + 2 minutes for rebuttal) Final Round (14 minutes for arguments + 2 minutes for rebuttal) Note: All rounds shall be knockout rounds. The Preliminary Round / Quarter Final Round Each Team shall be given total of 10 minutes to argue for the bail application. Any Exceeding the Allotted time will lead to deduction of 0.25 Marks per minute. However, extension of time is permissible at the discretion of the judges. Strict adhering to court manners shall be observed by all the participants. This shall be a knockout round. The Semi Final Round Each Team shall be given total of 12 minutes to argue for the bail application. Any Exceeding the Allotted time will lead to deduction of 0.25 Marks per minute. However, extension of time is permissible at the discretion of the judges. Strict adhering to court manners shall be observed by all the participants. This shall be a knockout round. The Final Round Each Team shall be given total of 14 minutes to argue for the bail application. Any Exceeding the Allotted time will lead to deduction of 0.25 Marks per minute. However, extension of time is permissible at the discretion of the judges. Strict adhering to court manners shall be observed by all the participants. This shall be a knockout round. Mode of Online Rounds The rounds will be conducted via Zoom. All teams are requested to download Zoom on their laptops/phones beforehand. Participants must ensure high speed 4G internet connection with good audio and video facilities. It is advisable to the participants to use laptops or PC for the oral rounds. The background of the participants should be preferably plain. The background / surroundings of the participants should not be or project either through signage, color, logo, emblem, infrastructure or any other form of display which would reveal the identity of the participants and / or the institution they represent. Utmost care to be taken as regards to external sound or noise while the proceedings are on. During the oral round proceedings ensure that the same is conducted from a noise free room. At the time when the other participant is speaking, you are expected to keep your mic mute. In case a participant is found disturbing the other pleader anyway, he/she may be disqualified. Marking Criteria S. No Criterion Marks 1. Knowledge of Facts 20 Marks 2. Application of Laws to the Fact & Interpretation 40 Marks 3. Vocabulary & Clarity of Thoughts and Expression 10 Marks 4. Court Etiquettes 10 Marks 5. Rebuttal and Response to Questions 20 Marks Awards Winners: Internship opportunity + Free Certificate Course + Merit Certificate + Trophy + Cash Prize Runner-Ups: Trophy + Merit Certificate + Cash Prize Best Advocate: Trophy + Merit Certificate Best Bail Application: Trophy + Merit Certificate Media Partners Vakeel Sahab Pro Kanooniyat Katcheri.in Legalify India Desi Kanoon The Law Communicants Simulegum Juscorpus Organizing Committee Shri V.K Singh - Chairman Shri Jitendra R. Singh - Secretary Shri Ramesh R. Singh - Trustee Dr. A.K. Singh - Principal Contact Prof. Rajwant Rao, Faculty in charge Mobile: +917024945222 Tanya Sinha, Student Head in Charge Mobile: +91 9518715213 Email: [email protected] Gargi Deb, Assistant Head Mobile: +917045491091 Email: [email protected] Nimish More, Assistant Head Mobile: +917066172250 Email: [email protected]

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National Online Criminal Law Quiz Competition

Panjab University’s UILS is organizing a National Online Quiz Criminal Law Quiz Competition, from September 24 to 26, 2021. About Panjab University One of the oldest universities in India, Panjab University (PU) established in Lahore in 1882, has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts, and sports. The glorious traditions of the University established during more than 138 years of its service to the nation are a source of inspiration for the present generation of faculty members and students. Panjab University has ranked 2nd in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) amongst Indian Universities declared by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India in 2020. It has ranked 4th amongst Indian institutes/ universities by International Ranking Agency, the Times Higher Education (WUR) in 2019- 2020. It has won the prestigious Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for best all-round performance in sports among Indian Universities for continuous two years in succession 2018-19 and 2019-2020. University campus is spread over an area of 550 acres (2.2 km2) in sectors 14 and 25 of the city of Chandigarh. University has 78 teaching and research departments and 15 Centres/Chairs for teaching and research at the main campus located at Chandigarh. About University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) was established as the constituent department of Panjab University, in the academic session 2004-05. During a short period, it has emerged as one of the premier legal Institutes in the country with a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Students are trained in the essence of the substantive laws, techniques of procedural laws, methods of client counselling, and skills in legal and social sciences research, etc The Moot Court Competitions, Client Counselling Sessions, Quiz Contests, Seminars, Group Discussions, and Extension Lectures, etc. are a regular feature of the academic calendar of the Institute. The Institute's Legal Aid Clinic, which provides free legal services to the economically weaker sections of the society as a part of the community outreach program of the Institute, also offers opportunities to the students to work in coordination with practicing lawyers. About Society for Quiz The Society for Quiz is a constituent society of the University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Society owes its existence to the vital role played by the quizzes in the learning process. Considering how promising the quizzes are in terms of expanding the horizons of one's knowledge and improving the efficiency of mind, the Society is completely devoted to organizing various types of quizzes throughout the year, both online and offline. Also, to keep the spirit of competition alive, the Society aims not to limit itself to its home institution but also to reach out to the students throughout the nation. Furthermore, believing in the potential of a quiz as an activity to raise general awareness, the Society is also unrestricted in its choice of topics for the quizzes and is not limited merely to the topics of the law. Eligibility The competition is open to all the students pursuing a Bachelor's/Master's/PG degree or Certificate course from any affiliated University/College/Institute. No restriction on the number of entries from one University/College/Institute. Registration The Registration for the Quiz can be done by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/dU6R7KGPL69kbcHV7 The Last date for registration is September 21, 2021. There is No Registration Fee for the Competition. Topics Indian Penal Code Criminal Procedure Code Criminology Penology Victimology Scheme of Quiz There will be no negative marking for the quiz. All the questions in the quiz will be in the Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ’s) format. The participant who submits the quiz earlier will be preferred in case of a tie between participants. The participants registering for the quiz via the Google Registration form will receive a confirmation mail from our side. The Confirmation mail will have the link to join the WhatsApp Group upon which all the important updates regarding the quiz and the link of the competition will be sent. Mode of Quiz The quiz will be played via Google Forms. The Link for the quiz will be sent on the WhatsApp Group so formed for the quiz. The link for joining the WhatsApp group for the Quiz will be sent in the confirmation mail, once the participant successfully submits the registration form for the same. Organizers will not be responsible for any technical error in the registration for the quiz competition or any connectivity/device failure during the Quiz. Rounds of Competition The Competition will have 2 rounds, the rules for which each are described as follows Round 1 All participants are required to attempt the Round 1 of the Quiz via Google Form Link sent on the WhatsApp Group made for the purpose. Round 1 will be held on September 24, 2021 (06:30 PM to 06:55 PM). Round 1 will consist of 50 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 Mark each. The Result of the same will be declared on September 25, 2021 on WhatsApp Group made for the purpose. Round 2 The Top 25 from Round 1 will be sent another confirmation mail containing a link to join a new WhatsApp Group for the Round 2 Quiz. Round 2 will be held on September 26, 2021 (06:30 PM to 06:45 PM). Round 2 will consist of 35 Multiple Choice Questions of 1 Mark each. The Result of the same will be declared on September 27, 2021 on WhatsApp Group made for the purpose. Timeline Task Date Day & Time Release of Registration Form SEPT 15, 2021 Wednesday Last Date of Registration SEPT 21, 2021 Tuesday Midnight Quiz Competition (Round 1) SEPT 24, 2021 Friday from 06:30 PM to 06:55 PM Result Declaration (Round 1) SEPT 25, 2021 Saturday Quiz Competition (Round 2) SEPT 26, 2021 Sunday from 06:30 PM to 07:00 PM Result Declaration (Round 2) SEPT 27, 2021 Monday Receiving of Certificates 10 OCT , 2021 Sunday Accolades The 1st Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 1000 + Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate). The 2nd Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 700+ Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate). The 3rd Winner will get a cash prize of Rs. 500 + Certificate of Merit (E-Certificate). The Top 10 winners will get a Certificate of Commendation (E- Certificate). The Next Top 25 winners will get a Certificate of Recognition (E-Certificate). All the participants of the Quiz will be given the Certificate of Participation (E-Certificate). Faculty Convenor Dr. (Prof.) Rajinder Kaur, Chairman, SFQ, UILS, PU – cum- Director, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh Dr. Pushpinder Kaur, Faculty Co-ordinator, SFQ, UILS, PU – cum - Associate Professor (Law),University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh Contact Details Kindly mail your queries at –[email protected] In case of any query, you can also contact our student convenors via: Vaibhav Goyal (President): 9781520216 Rabia Mittal (Secretary): 9780212040 Pranjali Aggarwal (Treasurer): 7858820006 Prakhar Sharma (Event Coordinator): 9813755975 Disha Chatta ( Co- Coordinator): 9915586670 Hiten Chugh ( Co- Coordinator): 8437088000 Social Media Handle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfq_uilspu/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/127642536156077/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/society-for-quiz-uils-555480219

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International Moot Court Competiton

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies (VSLLS), announces VIPS International Law Moot Court Competition (Online) 2022 in The Memory of Dr. Deepti Kohli from 10th-13th February 2022 About Dr. Deepti Kohli Dr. Deepti Kohli was an Associate Professor and Convener, Moot Court Committee at VSLLS, VIPS. She was known amongst students as a passionate and dedicated mentor for mooters. Many students brought laurels to the institute by winning moot competitions under her able guidance. She inculcated moot culture into the academic atmosphere of VSLLS, VIPS. She, as the convener introduced a variety of moot activities and helped organised training sessions to imbibe the necessary skill in the students of the institution. Unfortunately, we lost this gem in the second wave of COVID 19 in May 2021. Dr. Deepti Kohi’s contribution to the institution can never be overstated and we seek to honour her memory through the success of this competition. The present edition of VIPS International Moot Competition, 2022 is a tribute offered by all alumni and students and the entire VIPS family to Dr Deepti Kohli. May legacy of moot encouraged by Dr Deepti Kohli remain forever! Official Schedule Event Date Commencement of Online Registration 9th September, 2021 Online Registration closes 30th November, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) Release of Moot Problem 13th September, 2021 Clarification for the Moot Problems 9th January, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) Last date for submission of soft copy of memorial 31st January 2022 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) Draw of Lots 7th February, 2022 Preliminary Round 10th February, 2022 Quarter Finals Round 11th February, 2022 Semi Finals 12th February,2022 Final and Valedictory Ceremony 13th February,2022 General Rules and Regulations Definitions “Administrators” means the Advocates’ Legion or any other person(s) appointed to administer the competition by the Advocates’ Legion. “Advocates’ Legion” means, Moot Court Committee, Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies, of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS, Delhi) “Competition” means, the “VIPS International Moot Court Competition (Online), 2022 in the memory of Dr. Deepti Kohli” “Moot Proposition of the Competition” means the official proposition of the competition which includes all clarifications or corrections notified by Advocates’ Legion. “Judge” means, any person appointed to evaluate a participant’s oral pleadings. “Written submission” means the written pleadings of each participating team, written and submitted in accordance with the rules of VIPS International Moot Court Competition (Online), 2022 in the memory of Dr. Deepti Kohli. “Problem Clarifications” means, clarifications of the Moot Proposition of the Competition as published by the Administrators on the official website. “Competition Rules” means, all the rules contained herein and any other supplementary rules officially notified by the administrators. “Participants” means, student representatives from eligible colleges recognized by the Administrators who compete in the competition. Interpretation The decision of the Administrators regarding the application and interpretation of Competition rules shall be conclusive and final for the purposes of solving any discrepancies or disputes before, during or after the Competition. Participation and Eligibility The Competition is open to all bona fide regular students enrolled in any Law Course (LL.B/ LL.M) or its (equivalent international) programme in any University or Institute within or outside India recognized by the Bar Council or State Government or Central Government as the case may be. Each team shall comprise a minimum of two members i.e two speakers and a maximum of three members i.e. two speakers and one researcher. Thus, each team shall be composed of two speakers (Compulsory) and a researcher (if any). A maximum of two teams are allowed to participate in the competition from one college/institute/university. The composition of the team shall not be changed once a team has registered under any circumstances whatsoever. Changes in the aforementioned designations shall not be made without a request by the responsible Faculty in Charge or Head of the Institution or Department of the Team seeking such change, as the case may be. The discretion to allow or disallow such change shall solely rest with the Administrators depending upon the reasonability of the cause shown, stage of the Competition and compliance with the aforementioned rules Registration Interested teams are required to register by filling the registration form through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kXrayr48vEyG6aTmUPizKuZRQnIYOyWXtqh8xpYqZpY/edit latest by 30th November, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) Registration Fee: Rs 3,500/- for each participating team consisting of 2-3 members, to be submitted through online transaction by 30th November, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) The Bank details for NEFT are as follows: Name Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies Bank Axis Bank Ltd Branch Lok Vihar Account No 910010004295801 IFSC Code UTIB0000588 The registered teams are required to attach the screen-shot of the online transaction in the google form itself. However, the fee once paid is non-refundable. The receipt of Screen-shot of the payment to the aforementioned bank details shall only confirm the participation of a team in the competition. An acknowledgment of the receipt of required documents shall be mailed to the respective Team Members and concerned Faculty along with Team Code Number. No Objection Certificate from the college/institution/university is a mandatory requirement for all teams to be fulfilled to complete the registration. It has to be submitted by the last date of registration. Communication with any one of the Team Members shall be deemed to be communication to the entire team for the purposes of this Competition Clarifications to the Moot Problem Teams may request for clarifications (if any) in the Moot Proposition of the Competition via email with the subject “Clarifications- VIPS International Moot Court Competition (Online), 2022 to [email protected] by 9th January, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. (IST). After this no more clarifications shall be entertained and the clarifications shall be published on the official website soon thereafter. No clarifications relating to the Moot Proposition of the Competition shall be entertained after the aforementioned date. Written Submission Each team is required to prepare a Written Submission for both the Petitioner/Appellant (as the case may be) and Respondent. The Written submission shall consist of the following mandatory contents: Cover Page (Blue for Petitioner/Appellant, Red for Respondent) = Name of the Court, Petition/Appeal Number (if any), Name of both the Parties, Cause Title, Written Submission for Petitioner/Appellant or Respondent, Team Code in bold on top right corner Table of Contents Index of Authorities Statement of Jurisdiction Statement of Facts Statement of Issues Legal Pleadings Prayer The Written Submission should not exceed the maximum limit of 25 Pages (excluding Cover Page and Table of Contents) and should conform to the following specifications- Font type: Times New Roman Font size:12 Line spacing: 1.5 Body of text: Justified Margin: at least 1 inch from all sides Teams shall follow a uniform style of citation (preferably the Bluebook Method of Citation20th/ 21stedition) throughout their Written Submissions. Footnotes must conform to the following specifications- Font type: Times New Roman Font size: 10 Line spacing: 1 Body of text: Justified Submission Guidelines All teams shall send the soft copy of the Written Submission for each side in PDF format via electronic mail with the file name “TC No. Petitioner/Respondent”, on or before 31st January 2022 by 11:59 p.m. (IST) to [email protected] Each day of delay shall result in a deduction of 3 marks, with the first deduction being made on 1st February, 2022- at 00:00 A.M. (IST) Evaluation Criteria Sr. No Criteria Marks allotted (50) 1. Legal Reasoning and Argumentation 10 2. Articulation of Facts 10 3. Use of Authorities and Compliance with Rules and Specifications 15 4. Presentation 15 Oral Rounds The Competition shall consist of the following Rounds: The Preliminary Rounds; The Quarter Finals; The Semi Finals; and The Final *Please Note: Each team shall argue once from each side in the Preliminary Round. Researcher’s Test The test shall be conducted only for the researcher of each team to test the aptitude and knowledge of the researcher prior to the Preliminary rounds. Best Researcher will be decided on the basis of the individual scores of the participant in the Researcher's test and it will have no bearing on the scores for the Speakers or the team members. Researcher’s test will be conducted on 29th and 30th January, 2022. The teams will be intimated about the test via email. Before the beginning of the oral rounds of any team, the Speakers of the team shall inform the moderator regarding the allocation of time between themselves and the time reserved for rebuttal. Once informed, the timings shall not be changed. If any speaker speaks for more than the time reserved for him/her, the extra time used by such speaker shall be deducted from the time allotted to the second speaker of that team. In case any team fails to appear in an oral round, the round shall be conducted ex-parte. Preliminary Rounds The preliminary round shall be conducted through video-conferencing, via the platform Zoom as the case may be. The meeting Id and password will be informed and shared with the teams through email. Each team shall argue once from each side on the same day according to the Draw of Lots which shall be notified to the teams shortly after the Opening Ceremony along with Exchange of Memorials. There shall be two slots for the Preliminary Rounds. Each team shall argue once in each slot from different sides as per the draw of lots. Each team shall strictly get a total time of 30 minutes to argue subject to a minimum of 10 minutes for each speaker and maximum 3 minutes for the Rebuttals and 1 minute of surrebuttal is permitted. At the beginning of the preliminary rounds, the teams shall specify the time distribution for their rebuttals of each speaker to the moderator. The rebuttal round proceeding shall be initiated once the moderator informs the team about the commencement of the time limit. The commencement of the sur-rebuttal round shall be informed to the teams by the moderator and the procedure will be the same as that of the rebuttal round. Only after being allowed by the moderator a speaker shall unmute his/her mic. Quarter Finals The Quarter final round shall be conducted through video-conferencing, via the platform Zoom. The meeting Id and password will be informed and shared after the preliminary rounds to the teams through email. 8 teams with two-wins shall proceed to the Quarter-Finals. In case more than 8 teams qualify by way of two-wins, the top 8 teams with highest cumulative scores in both the slots of Preliminary Round combined (out of all the teams with two wins), shall proceed to this round. In case less than 8 teams qualify by way of two-wins, the remaining teams shall be chosen on the basis of their cumulative scores in both the slots of the Preliminary Round combined. In case of a tie in scores calculated as per Rules, the team with higher score in the Written Submission (Memorials) shall proceed to this round. Each team shall strictly get a total time of 30 minutes to argue subject to a minimum of 10 minutes per speaker and 3 minutes for the Rebuttals and 1 minute of sur-rebuttal is permitted. A time-extension for a maximum of 2 minutes may be granted to each team at the discretion of the Judge which shall include sur-rebuttal in the case of Respondent if sought for. At the beginning of the quarter final round the teams shall specify the time distribution for each speaker and for rebuttal to the moderator. The rebuttal round proceeding shall be initiated once the moderator informs the team about the commencement of the time limit. The commencement of the sur-rebuttal round shall be informed to the teams by the moderator and the procedure will be the same as that of the rebuttal round. Only after being allowed by the moderator a speaker shall unmute his/her mic. Semi-Finals The Quarter final round shall be conducted through video-conferencing, via the platform Zoom. The meeting Id and password will be informed to the teams through email. The winning team of each round shall proceed to the Semi-Finals. In case of a tie, theteam with a higher score in Written Submission shall qualify. Each team shall get a total time of 40 minutes to argue subject to a minimum of 15 minutes per speaker including maximum 5 minutes for the Rebuttals, if permitted. Rebuttals shall only be permitted to the Petitioner/Appellant and in no circumstance whatsoever, shall the Respondent be allowed to spare any separate time for Rebuttal. A time-extension for a maximum of 2 minutes may be granted to each team at the discretion of the Judge which shall include sur-rebuttal in the case of Respondent if sought for. Finals The Final round shall be conducted through video-conferencing, via the platform Zoom. The meeting Id and password will be informed to the teams through email. The winning team of each round shall proceed to the Finals. In case of a tie, the team with a higher score in Written Submission shall qualify. Each team shall get a total time of 50 minutes to argue subject to a minimum of 20 minutes per speaker including maximum 5 minutes for the Rebuttals, if permitted. Rebuttals shall only be permitted to the Petitioner/Appellant and in no circumstance whatsoever, shall the Respondent be allowed to spare any separate time for Rebuttal. A time-extension for a maximum of 5 minutes may be granted to each team at the discretion of the Judge which shall include sur-rebuttal in the case of Respondent if sought for. Evaluation Criteria Sr. No Criteria Marks Allotted (50) 1. Legal Reasoning and Argumentation 10 2. Advocacy Skills and Responsiveness 10 3. Interpretation and Articulation of Facts 20 4. Use of Authorities 5 5. Time Management and Demeanour 5 Awards Best Team - INR 15,000/-along with E-Certificates Runners up - INR 7,500/- along with E-Certificates Best Speaker - INR 3,000/-along with E-Certificates Best Researcher - INR 3,000/-along with E-Certificates Best Memorial - INR 3,000/- along with E-Certificates **Please note the Best Researcher will be decided on the basis of the individual scores of the participant in the Researcher's test that will be conducted by the Organising Committee. The Researcher’s test will have no bearing on the scores for the Speakers. Other rewards worth more than 1 Lakh sponsored by EBC/SSC Online One month access to SCC Online Web Edition to all participants One-hour Online training session on SCC Online for all participants One-year complimentary subscription to EBC Learning One-year complimentary subscription to SCC Online Web edition to the winning team Live Blogging of the moot by SCC Online Blog Miscellaneous The teams may contact the following regarding any query related to the event- Dr. Sushila Sharma Faculty Convener Email id- [email protected] Dr. Navjeet Sidhu Kundal Faculty Co-Convener Ms. Simrat Kaur Sareen Student Convener Contact- +918800721717 Mr. Pratham Sharma Student Coordinator Contact- +919582876415 Official Website - vslls.vips.edu/advocates-legion/https://advocateslegion.wordpress.com General Rules The dress code for the competition as well as during other related ceremonies shall be professional business attire and strictly black and white. Any compiled Research Material (Compendium) or other supplementary documents may be sent by mail in one pdf. Along with the memorial submission which will be submitted to the judges at their discretion. Teams must not reveal their university or country of origin or names of the Participants anywhere in the Written Submission or in the course of the Oral arguments. Each team must be identified only by the unique Team Code once it has been allotted and all communications with the administrators or Judges thereafter shall be done through the Team Code only. Violation of anonymity or scouting at any point shall lead to immediate disqualification. The Administrators reserve the right to amend, modify, change or repeal any of the Competition Rules at any point of time. The Administrators reserve all rights to audio and videotaping, or any other form of audio or visual reproduction, of any oral round or part thereof. The Administrators shall communicate any changes made in the Competition Rules to the teams. The Administrator(s) reserve the right to take decisions on any matter not mentioned in the Competition Rules. Any such decision taken by the Administrators shall be final and binding. No audio or videotaping of oral pleadings is permitted without the permission of the Administrators. The Administration shall not be responsible for any loss due to slow or non-functional Internet Connection during the Competition. We request all the participants to arrange a sound Internet Connection. No additional documentation or screen-sharing will be allowed and any information which has to be provided to the court should be submitted beforehand along with the Compendium and the Memorial. If a team believes that violation of any of the Competition Rules has taken place at any stage of the competition, the teams within half an hour after the completion of the round wherein a violation has allegedly occurred shall register a complaint with the Faculty/Student Convener of the Advocates’ Legion and under no circumstances the teams are allowed to approach the Judges for any complaints. Organising Committee Faculty Convener Dr. Sushila Sharma Faculty Co-Convener Dr. Navjeet Sidhu Kundal Faculty Members Mr. Aaditya Vikram Sharma Mr.Prakash Ms. Ravneet Sandhu Ms. Anchal Mittal Ms. Samriti Ms. Bhavya Gupta Mr. Aash Mohammad Dr. Tushita Gaur Ms. Sakshi Gupta Ms. Priya Bhatnagar Ms. Lovleen Sharma Students Ms. Simrat Kaur Mr. Dhruv Tandon Mr. Pratham Sharma Ms. Janhvi Nautiyal Mr. Aadhaar Gaur Ms. Vipranshi Ms. Lavanya Chopra Ms. Nikita Sethi Mr. Nehal Kharyal Ms. Prableen Ms. Nitya Prabhakar

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National Essay Writing Competition on World Animal Welfare Day

Centre of Environment and Disaster Management of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla(HPNLU)is organising a National Essay Writing Competition to celebrate World Animal Welfare Day to be held on 4th October 2021. About HPNLU, Shimla Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla is a premier Law University in India was established by the State Government in the year 2016, by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016). The University started functioning from 5th of October, 2016. Located in the geographical terrains of Himalayas, HPNLU, Shimla, is the best place for study and learning law, understanding about law and legal system, topographies of law making, legal practice, and administration. Perhaps, climatic conditions and environmental privileges of its location, makes the University one of the most sought-after law education institutions within a small span of its coming into existence. Under the academic and administrative leadership of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, Prof. (Dr.) Nishtha Jaswal, is committed to achieve new heights in law education. Further, the University proudly proclaims the successful execution of various National and International events in the campus as well as virtual events. With this aim the Centre of Environment and Disaster Management of HPNLU, Shimla is organising a National Essay Writing Competition to celebrate the World Animal Welfare Day which falls on 4th October, 2021. About the Centre Centre for Environment and Disaster Management (CEDM) is a specialized Centre, established by Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla for conducting socio-legal research in the field of environment protection & disaster management. The Centre aims to serve as a research and training centre in the field of environmental law and policy. It further aims to initiate and promote regional, national as well as international collaboration. The aim of the Centre is to inculcate environmental awareness and sensitivity about the various environmental related issues among the various stakeholders as well as to impart comprehensive knowledge in environmental law and policy. To celebrate the World Animal Welfare Day the CEDM proudly announces the National Essay Writing Competition. The competition is an endeavour to offer law students an opportunity to develop sensitivity and inculcate a spirit of care and protection for the wildlife. Eligibility Criteria The competition is open to students pursuing under-graduation from any recognised University in India and is open to the students who are pursuing five year as well as three year LLB course from a recognised University/Law School. Submission Guidelines The manuscript should be accompanied by a Cover Letter specifying the author’s name, designation, institution name, contact number, and email for future reference. At the time of submission of Essay the author is required to give an undertaking that the article/essay is his/her original work and has not been submitted, accepted or published elsewhere. Co-authorship is not allowed. The similarity index should be below 10%. Plagiarism will result in summary rejection of the submission. The length of the essay must not exceed 5000 words including endnotes. All submissions must be in English. The contents should be in Times New Roman with font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing and ‘justified’ alignment. The article should contain endnotes and not footnotes. All endnotes must be in Times New Roman font, with size 10 and line spacing 1and ‘justified’ alignment. All submissions must follow the Bluebook (20th Edition) style of citation; non-conformity will be subject to rejection. Submissions must be made in .doc/.docx formats only. Entries not following the above instructions will not be accepted. Submission Procedure All submissions shall be mailed to [email protected] with the subject line “Submission: CEDM National Essay Writing Competition”. Registration Fee: Rs. 250/- Theme- Animal Protection and Wildlife Welfare The participants are required to choose sub-themes on their own. Best three essays will be given a Certificate of “Best Essay Award”. All participants will be given Certificate of Appreciation. Important Dates Date of Competition: 04th October 2021 Last date for submission and payment of registration fee: 25th September 2021 Payment of Fees Payment shall be made via SBI Collect. For the link of SBI Collect, click here. Select the state and type of institution. Select the Institution Name Select the payment category as HPNLU COMPETITIONS Fill your data and make the payment Members Patron-in-Chief Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravi Malimath, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Himachal Pradesh Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla Patron Prof. (Dr.) Nishtha Jaswal Vice Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) S.S. Jaswal Registrar, HPNLU, Shimla Director Dr. Girjesh Shukla Associate Professor of Law, HPNLU, Shimla Programme Coordinator Dr. Chandreshwari Minhas Assistant Professor of Law, HPNLU, Shimla Organizing Committee Dr. Girjesh Shukla Director, Centre for Environment and Disaster Management, HPNLU, Shimla Dr. Chandreshwari Minhas Coordinator, Centre for Environment and Disaster Management, HPNLU, Shimla Mr. Anirudh Sood Co-Coordinator, Centre for Environment and Disaster Management, HPNLU, Shimla Student Coordinators Aniket Singh +91-9458207559 Siddharth Kumar +91-8871790861 Vishnavi +91-8580496998 Aayush Mishra +91-8887900647 Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 0177-2779803, 0177-2779804 Address: Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla, 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal, District Shimla, HP-171014

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Essay Writing Competition on Competition Law in Digital Space

The Law and Technology Society at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invite entries for their Essay Writing Competition, Competition Law in Digital Space in collaboration with the Dialogue. About National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (NLSIU) NLSIU, Bengaluru is a premier institution of legal education in India, focusing on legal and policy education, both at the undergraduate and the graduate level. It has consistently been named the best law school in India, boasting a large alumni network of academicians, researchers and lawyers and striving to pursue its objective of academic excellence through the various activities and events in which it partakes About the Organisers The Law and Technology Society of NLSIU, Bengaluru is a group committed to exploring the boundless contours of the intriguing interface between law and technology. The main objective of the society is to provide up-to-date learning opportunities in this field by organising a series of interesting and insightful events. The Dialogue is a research-driven think-tank working on the intersection of technology, society, and public policy. By facilitating informed policy debates at various levels, it aims to drive a progressive narrative in India’s policy discourse. About the competition The evolving dynamics of the internet and the impact of technology on society makes it crucial to revisit the traditional competition law frameworks and engage in a more targeted evidence-based policymaking that is both consumer-friendly and inclusive of the granular sensitivities of this ecosystem. To hear your views on these issues, the Law and Technology Society is excited to invite your contributions to the Essay Writing Competition 2021, which we are organizing in collaboration with The Dialogue. Theme With our Essay Writing Competition 2021, we seek to encourage the participants to engage in outside the box thinking and to explore new issues related to competition law & technology policy. For this, we cordially invite your entries on the following theme: Revisiting traditional antitrust frameworks to cater to the evolving needs of digital markets. Under this some of the suggestive sub-themes that the students can explore includes: Changing business models & their impact on competition in digital space; Revisiting conventional definitions for targeted policy making; Assessing suitable merger regulations for digital markets; Role of competition regulators in the domain of data privacy; Significance of technical measures like interoperability in addressing anticompetitive effects. Note:- The sub-themes are merely suggestive & the authors are free to use their creativity and choose any other sub-theme that falls under the scope of the main overarching theme. Rules Word Limit – 3000 to 5000 (excluding footnotes) Citation – Oscola 4th Edition Co-authorship Limit - Maximum of 2 authors Eligibility Students/ Research scholars enrolled in any UG/PG/PhD course in any Indian university Important Dates Last Date of Registration: 30th September, 2021 Last Date of Submission: 15th October, 2021 Registration Interested participants are required to click here to register. Detailed submission guidelines along with suggestive readings to help in writing the essays will be shared with the participants after a successful registration. Prizes Apart from outstanding opportunity to demonstrate your accomplished level of research and writing, we also promise you the following: Expert Comments: The winning entries will be selected and commented upon by the leading cognoscenti in the field of law and technology. This will include judges, eminent lawyers, public policy experts and academicians from all over the globe. Exciting Cash Prizes: The first, second and third entries will be awarded a cash prize of INR 25,000, 15,000 and 10,000 respectively. Certificate of Merit: Top ten essays will also be awarded a certificate of merit Contact For any further information/clarification, please reach out to The Law and Technology Society - [email protected] Shubh Mittal (Convener): 8604133361 Shantanu Mishra (Joint-Convener): 9140452335

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21st National Client Consulting (Second Virtual) Competition

Kerala Law Academy is conducting its 21st National Client Counselling Competition [Virtual] 2021, scheduled to be held from November 11th to 13th, 2021. About the Client Consulting Competition Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, the prestigious 21st National Client Consulting Competition for Justice P. Govinda Menon Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy, hosted by the Kerala Law Academy will be held on virtual mode from 11th to 13 th of November 2021 from the Kerala Law Academy Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Client Consulting Competition is intended to explore the client-lawyer interaction skills and to improve the problem analysing techniques of the students and giving such information which a client would like to know regarding his legal problem/case. In order to satiate the client, a lawyer is expected to have excellent listening and advisory skills required to conduct a successful client interview. Online Platform The competition is conducted through the online platforms Zoom and Google Meet. All the participating teams should have good access to the internet and be able to access the above said online platform. This is a mandatory requirement for participation. Eligibility Students pursuing 3 years /5-year LLB course, in Law Colleges/Law schools/Law Universities/ Departments of Law in India recognised by the Bar Council of India. Important Dates Date of Competition: 11-13 November 2021 Last Date of Submission: 25th October 2021 Registration Process Provisional Registration – All the interested teams for the competition are requested to duly fill the google form for the purpose of provisional registration- Google Form Link Final Registration – The selected teams will get a confirmation email from us, after which the final registration should be completed by the team on or before 25th October 2021, after complying with the formalities in Clause (2) of the Regulations of the competition, by submitting the duly filled Proforma provided in the Kerala Law Academy website. Registration Details Registration Fees: for a team is Rs. 2750 /-. Please Note: Only one team from each participating institution shall be registered for the competition. Each team shall comprise two members, only a single team (2 members) is permitted from a college. Prizes The winners will be awarded the Justice P. Govinda Menon Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy, other prizes and a cash prize of Rs 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only). The Runners-up will be awarded a trophy, other prizes and a cash prize of Rs 30,000 (Rupees Thirty Thousand only). Contact For any queries, please write to mcs[at]keralalawacademy.in or contact any of the following: Faculty Convenors Dr. Dakshina Saraswathy (General Secretary, Moot Court Society) – 9744169215 Adv. Arya Sunil Paul (Assistant Professor & Member MCS Faculty Team) – 9495178906 Student Convenors Ajay Y (Student Convenor, Moot Court Society) – 9746525734 Hrishikesh Jayasarman (Student Joint Convenor, Moot Court Society) – 7025263839 Sruthi Kannan (Student Joint Convenor, Moot Court Society) –) – 8921194385

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National Interdisciplinary Webinar On Reforming Mining Law in Tune with SDGs - 2030

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi is organising a National Interdisciplinary Webinar on October 29th-30th, 2021, titled ‘Reforming Mining Law in Tune with SDGs 2030’. About the Event India is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia. This growth is thrust by the industrial and the manufacturing sector. The raw materials required for the working of these sectors are provided by the mining industry. Therefore, mining has a huge role to play in the economic development of our country. Moreover, the recent overhauling reforms in the mining sector are intended to boost mineral production and exploration by further increasing the participation of the private sector. The history of regulations on the Mining Industry in India can be traced back to the colonial era. Mining Industry as well as Mining Laws in India lack a global outlook in many respects. Although the mining sector has a huge role to play in the economic development of the country, it has a hugely detrimental impact on the environment. The key environmental impact of mining is on wildlife and marine life, the local climate, patterns of rainfall, depletion of forest and disruption of ecology. Further, the communities, often socially and economically weaker sections of the population, residing near the mines are displaced and often not rehabilitated as promised by the authorities. Considering this conflict between the need for development and its detrimental impacts on the environment and the communities, in 2015, all the members of the United Nations adopted ‘The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all”. India, being a member of the United Nations, is expected to achieve these goals and help other countries to achieve the same through global partnerships. Considering the need for the development of the mining industry and its detrimental impacts on the environment and the communities, there is an imminent need to reform the mining industry as well as Mining Laws in our Country in tune with the SDGs to ensure sustainable development of mining in India. *Selected papers will be published in a book ISBN Sub-Themes for the Seminar Environmental Aspects Mining Laws and Environment Protection Mining and climate change – local and global issues. Sustainable Development and Mining Industry. Access to clean energy and International cooperation. Regulatory framework to ensure sustainable mining practices. Climate change and national policies, strategies and planning. Environment Impact Assessment Practices in the Mining Industry. Human Rights Aspects Mining and Displacement of local & ethnic communities – social, political and/or economical perspective. Displacement of women, children, elderly, differently abled. Public health and mining practices. Access to justice to all victims of mining – strengthening of institutions. Corporate Social Responsibility and Mining Industry in India. Social auditing & social accountability of Mining Industries. Mining and human rights violations in India. Prevention of illegal Mining. Regulation of Mining and protection of Human rights- Role Local Self Bodies in India. Labour Aspects Mining and Safety of working conditions. Minimum wages in the Mining Industry in India. Mining Industry and Pandemic – Labour aspects. Mining and protection of labour rights. Trade unions and mining industry in India. Gender equality among mining workers. Commercial Aspects Need for public – private partnership to ensure sustainable mining practices. Marketing and distribution of mining products. Incentives for sustainable mining practices. Internal mechanisms for ensuring compliance of mining laws. Promoting responsible production and consumption of mining products. FDI in the Mining sector in India. Implementation of Mining Policies in India in tune with the SDGs Role of Judiciary. Role of NGOs/Civil Society. Role of Media. Submission Guidelines Submissions are to be made in electronic form only and are to be sent to the registration link provided in this website. The paper should be in English, not exceeding 3000-5000 words (excluding footnotes). The paper should be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 350 words. Please limit keywords to 4. This shall not count towards the word limit. Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors. The cover page should include Name, Address, E-mail ID, Contact number and the name of the College/University/Firm along with the address of the author/s. In case of co- authorship, the cover page should include details of both the authors. A brief profile of the author/s not exceeding 250 words should be attached with the abstract. Kindly avoid the general and common information about the sub theme of your paper as far as possible as doing so may result in duplication of information in the chapters coming under a single sub-theme. No part of the submission should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication or a contest elsewhere. All contributions must represent original ideas and interpretations coupled with critical evaluation and assessment. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. For any queries please contact [email protected]. Formatting Guidelines The submission must follow the Bluebook system of citation 20th edition. The submission is to be made in Times New Roman, Font Size: For Title - 16; For Headings - 14; Main Text - 12, Line spacing: 1.5, Footnote size: 10, Line Spacing 1.0 for footnotes. Alignment shall be Justified. One inch margin to be maintained on all sides. Submissions may be made in .doc/.docx/.odt formats only. Use of headings and subheadings must be in a consistent format. Important Dates Abstract Submission Closing Date 27th September, 2021 Final Paper Submission Closing Date 11th October, 2021 Revision of Final Paper Date 18th October, 2021 Final Paper Acceptance & confirmation 21st October Date for payment of Fee 24th October Webinar & Paper Presentation 29th - 30th, October, 2021 Registration Fee Rs.500/- to be paid by the candidates whose papers are selected for presentation. Contact Dr. Ambili.P Email ID: [email protected] Mobile No: 9740055311 Dr. Vipin Das Email ID: [email protected] Mobile No: 8113067224 Vishnu.T.H Email ID: [email protected] Mobile No: 9605063922.

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International Seminar (Virtual) on Dispute Resolution

Army Institute Of Law, Mohali is inviting candidates for the International Seminar, 2021 (Virtual) on Dispute Resolution, scheduled to be held on October 18, 2021. About the Organizer Army Institute of Law is a private law school in Mohali, Punjab, India. The institute is affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala, and is run by the Army Welfare Education Society. The institute has a moderately sized campus in Sector 68, Mohali. The hostels can house 400 students. About the Seminar The Army Institute of Law, Mohali, in collaboration with Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University Caruso Law School is pleased to announce and invite your Institute/College/University to participate in the International Seminar, 2021 (Virtual) scheduled to be held on October 18, 2021, on the theme – Dispute Resolution: Best Practices & Future Trends. Call For Papers Research papers are invited from the academicians, researchers, industry leaders, practitioners and students on the seminar theme. Only single authored quality papers shall be allowed for presentation. The research papers should concretely focus on the core concept, issues and suggestions. The authors are advised to limit the PPT presentation to 5 slides at the maximum. The authors shall be issued an E-Certificate for presentation. Sub-themes Alternative Dispute Resolution in India ADR and Criminal Justice System COVID-19: Effects on Dispute Resolution Submission Guidelines for Abstract and Full Paper An abstract of 250-300 words accompanied by details of the author containing his/her email ID, contact number and postal address should be sent. The paper should be single authored. The full paper should be between 2000-2500 words. Mentioning the sub-theme is mandatory. It must be typed in Times New Roman font size 12 on A4 size paper with 1.5” margin on all sides with 1.5 line spacing using MS Word. 20th Blue Book citation pattern must be strictly adhered to while submitting the abstracts and full paper. Submission Procedure All the abstracts and full papers shall be sent to the [email protected] Platform for Seminar Zoom Registration and Fee from the Participants Rs 1000 for each participant Registration fee must be sent via online payment which can be accessed by the link which shall be available on the Institute’s website. Important Dates Last date of submission of abstract: 21st September, 2021. Date of intimation of acceptance of abstract on or before: 24th September, 2021 Last Date for submission of full paper along with registration form and fee: 11th October, 2021 Contact Information For further clarifications or queries, you may contact the undersigned Convening Committee members or else can contact through e-mail at: [email protected] Dr. Harpreet Kaur Dhillon, Faculty of Law, A.I.L.: +91 9780158227 (Seminar Convener) Mr. Shiekhar Panwar: +91 9027362326 (Student Convener)

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National Conference on ‘Calibrating Corporate Governance in New Economy’

HNLU, Raipur in collaboration with Taxmann Publications is organizing a 2-day National Conference on Calibrating Corporate Governance in New Economy on October 30-31, 2021. About HNLU Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) was established under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh, Act, (No. 10 of 2003). It is recognized by the University Grants Commission u/s 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956 and also by the Bar Council of India u/s 7 (1) of the Advocates Act, 1961. HNLU is the first National Level Institute established in the new State of Chhattisgarh in the year 2003 and the sixth Law University in the country. HNLU has been ranked 5th in India Today Ranking 2021 and 51-100 on crisis management during COVID by the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Ranking 2021 and 201-300 among the innovative and emerging Universities by WURI and is set to scale new benchmarks in the years to come. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Chhattisgarh is the Chancellor of the University. Prof. (Dr.) V. C. Vivekanandan, former MHRD Chair Professor of IP Law at NALSAR University and also former Dean of the Rajiv Gandhi School of Law, IIT Kharagpur and School of Law, Bennett University is the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Prof. (Dr.) Uday Shankar is the Registrar of the University. Conference Theme Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur in collaboration with Taxmann Publications is organizing a two-day National Conference on “Calibrating Corporate Governance in New Economy” on 30-31 October 2021. Corporations play a significant role in shaping and improving economic outcomes through their strategic decision-making in the global market. Such decisions impact the domestic and international business in varying degrees, hence the role of these transnational entities assume a significant role in world trade. National divergences in the context of socio-economic development and regulatory mechanisms produce different types of domestic patterns in terms of forms and functioning of business organizations. Even so, Corporate Governance standards and procedures are considered indispensable for economic growth and social development across the world. The Companies Act, 2013 and its latest amendments together with the connected regulatory reforms have broken through a new era of Corporate Governance in India. In this backdrop, the present conference is intended to provide a platform to discuss and deliberate the theme in detail during the technical sessions followed by the Round Table Discussions being chaired by Partners of firms, academicians, and other key professionals. Objectives Bring together Academicians, Judges, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners, and Students of law & allied disciplines. Single platform for deliberation and discussion of emerging trends in Corporate Governance. Explore avenues for research and analysis on the expanding domain of corporate governance and management. Promote sharing and dissemination of viable ideas to ensure robust and significant output. Publish a comprehensive literature of contemporary relevance on the topic. Sub-Themes Papers are invited on any of the following sub-themes: Theories of Corporate Governance for Contemporary Relevance Corporate Governance and Shareholder Activism Financial and non-financial reporting Framework & Rules Corporate Social Justice & Role of NCLT/NCLAT Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Board and Management’s Responsibility Framework Corporate Governance in Banks and Financial Institutions Mutual Funds and Corporate Governance Corporate Frauds and Investor Protection Re-inventing Local Self Government Institutions through Corporate Governance Standards Papers are invited on any of the following sub-themes: Interface of Corporate Governance and Tax Deduction/Avoidance Corporate Governance, Competition Law and Business Strategies These sub-themes are only suggestive and are not exhaustive. Papers that are not covered under the above-mentioned sub-themes yet holding relevance in the thrust area may also be submitted. Call for Papers Papers are invited from the Academicians, Judicial Officers, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners, Students of law, commerce and management, and other stakeholders on the emerging issues and related areas on the broader sub-themes given above. The Selected papers will be published in the form of an edited book by Taxmann Publications with ISBN. One-year free Taxmann Database on Tax & Corporate Laws subscription to the First, Second and Third Best-Paper Awardees. Important Deadlines Submission of Abstract: September 28, 2021 Intimation of Abstract Acceptance: September 30, 2021 Submission of Full Paper along with Registration fee: October 20, 2021 Date of Conference: 30-31 October 2021 Registration Fee For Academicians and Professionals: INR 1200 (For Co-authors INR 2000) For Research Scholars: INR 700 (For Co-authors INR 1000) For Students: INR 500 (For Co-authors INR 700) Note: Co-authorship up to two co-authors is allowed. In case co-authors are from two different heads mentioned above respective registration fee shall be paid individually. Registration Fee is payable only after the acceptance of Abstract . Bank Details Account Holder’s Name: Registrar, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur Bank Name: IDBI Bank Account No.: 1188102000000806 IFSC Code: IBKL0001188 MICR Code: 492259503 Branch Name - HNLU Campus Branch, Uparwara, Naya Raipur Account Type - Current A/C Submission Guidelines The abstract of 200 - 300 words accompanied by a brief profile of the author/s indicating his/her email ID, contact number, designation, and official address. The word limit for full paper along with abstract is 3000 – 5000 words (excluding footnotes) submitted in MS Word Format. It must be typed in Times New Roman Font Size 12 on A4 size paper with 1” margin on all sides with 1.5-line spacing. Plagiarized papers shall be summarily rejected by the committee. For references and bibliography, author(s) are required to follow the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. Abstract of the paper should reach the Secretary of the Conference on or before September 28, 2021 through the following link: https://forms.gle/6W5KYWQL8PQsutuS9 Full paper along with the abstract and registration fee must reach on or before October 20, 2021 through the following link: https://forms.gle/XhD1PFtjyDK7rbmu6 Conference Secretariat Prof. (Dr.) Yogendra Kumar Srivastava Chairperson, Outreach & Regulatory Affairs (External) Programme Directors Dr. Dipak Das, Associate Professor Dr. Yamala Papa Rao, Associate Professor Organizing Committee Dr. Vipan Kumar, Associate Professor Dr. Ankit Awasthi, Assistant Professor Dr. Anindhya Tiwari, Assistant Professor Dr. Ankit Singh, Assistant Professor Student Volunteers Advaita Kapoor Siddharth Agarwal Subodh Asthana Madhur Bhatt Aanchal Gupta Contact Details For further queries and additional information, please contact: Dr. Ankit Awasthi (Secretary) Email id: [email protected] Telephone No.: 7587017822 / 7355235075

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National Conference on Inclusivity in Law: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

SVKM Pravin Gandhi College of Law (PGCL) is organizing a National Conference on Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Law, on October 9th, 2021. About the college SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law is an institution under the aegis of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The hallmark of this institution is the adoption of a holistic model of education dedicated to the pursuance of quality education through consistently evolving pedagogy with the objectives of resource generation and knowledge pooling. The institutional milieu is a fountainhead for new perceptions inculcating norms suited to academic and professional excellence. The initiative of academic deliberation by diverse stakeholders is an effective tool for generating novel ideas. In pursuance of these objectives, SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai is conducting an online One-Day National Conference on Inclusivity in Law: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. About the Conference Inclusivity, in ordinary parlance, is used to suggest the quality of including people from every stratum of society to ensure equal opportunities to all. In the field of law, inclusivity would mean not only the inclusion of people from all walks of life, but it would also have to ensure the inclusion of all areas of human knowledge and inquiry ever made. A just and fair world does not let anyone live on the fringes, nor does it let any area of inquiry stay outside the domain of law. For law to take that form, it is necessary that all the voices are heard and all knowledge is deliberated over before any policy, program or law is brought in place. Thus, it is incumbent on the members of the legal fraternity to not only be non-discriminatory, but also keep itself up-to-date with new areas of human development and thought; there needs to be a collective sense of responsibility of sharing relevant knowledge to embrace the changing norms with the changing times. Inclusivity in law is an area of both desire and debate. While some foundation is already laid, much needs to be achieved to offer to our citizens a just legal system. Inclusivity in law requires greater participation from across disciplines; we need environmentalists, linguists, educators, medical experts, economists, political theorists, social activists, and artists to share their knowledge and expertise for a legal system that is truly inclusive. Law can be made inclusive by providing an umbrella of protection to all, including the most marginalized. This can be achieved through designing laws that are inclusive and encompassing thereby creating a safe haven for every individual. To achieve this, members of the legal fraternity and members of varied allied fields need to get together to broaden the vision of justice and equality. We need to devote time for reflections aimed at bringing in multidisciplinary perspectives to make laws more applicable, creative, innovative, and thus - just, fair and reasonable. Aim of the conference The aim of this conference is to offer a comprehensive discourse on the road map towards ensuring inclusivity in law by facilitating a common platform for members of the legal fraternity and all its allied fields. This conference seeks to invite academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, and all the members from the allied fields to offer their insights that would lead to a greater understanding of the world around us so that one can take more informed steps in the deliverance of justice. The conference will be held on an online platform- MS Teams. Necessary guidelines for the use of MS Teams will be shared after registration. Call for Papers We invite scholarly contributions for publication in a book on the following themes: Inclusive Education Disability and Inclusion Environmental Inclusivity Social Inclusion Caste Discrimination and Social Change Socio-political Dimensions of Gender Inclusivity Political Inclusivity Inclusivity for good governance Peace and Inclusivity Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion Multicultural Societies and Diversity Courts and Inclusivity Justice and inclusivity Developmental Inclusivity The listed themes are merely indicative; any other topic may be covered within the broader ambit of inclusivity in law. Guidelines for Submission Only original, unpublished papers may be submitted. Language: English File Type: MS Word Document Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, footnotes 10 Citations are essential and footnotes must be in the format of the Harvard Bluebook 19th edition. Abstract length: 800 word- Abstracts must contain the Name and email id of author(s), references, 3 keywords and the working title of the paper. Full Paper Length: Min. 3000 words - Max. 6000 words. Selected papers will be called upon to make a 15-minute presentation at the conference. The best paper-presentation will receive a Certificate of “Best Paper Presented”. E-book and a certificate will be given to all paper-presenters. Note: Papers will be reviewed only after the payment of the Registration Fee. Important Dates Last date of abstract submission 20th September, 2021 Intimation of selection 25th September, 2021 Submission of the full paper 5th October, 2021 Date of conference 9th October, 2021 Intimation of selection for publication 20th November, 2021 Publication Process There will be a two-step review process for paper selection and publication. Only selected papers will be published. Those papers that strictly adhere to publication guidelines will be published in a book with ISBN number. Plagiarism shall be less than 15% The papers must conform to Harvard style of footnoting- 19th Edition. Only footnotes must be present. The paper must be coherent and grammatically correct. The final selection of papers will be at the sole discretion of the editors. For a hard copy, authors are requested to make an additional payment of INR 500. Registration Fee Participation Free Author & Co-Author Author SVKM students and faculty INR 200 Outside SVKM INR 350 Co-author SVKM students and faculty INR 400 Outside SVKM INR 600 *fee is inclusive of GST Mode of Payment DD/Pay Order in favor of Pravin Gandhi College of Law payable at Mumbai. OR Name of Account : SVKM’S PRAVIN GANDHI COLLEGE OF LAW Name of Bank : HDFC Bank A/C NO : 03210330000171 Branch : JVPD SCHEME, M-56 Type of Account : Current Account IFSC Code : HDFC0000321 Link for registration https://forms.gle/NUtX9Xxxs4tWmdFAA Team Chairperson Dr. Nutan Madiwal I/C Principal SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai Advisors Dr. Navashikha Duara I/C Vice-Principal SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai Ms. Anju Singh Assistant Professor SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai Organising Committee Ms. Apurva Thakur Assistant Professor SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai Dr. Kavita Rai Assistant Professor SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai Ms. Vidya Tewani Assistant Professor SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai For Queries Email: [email protected] Nawaz Dordi:- 9869786244/ +918169887079 Shreyash Raj :- +918795446943 Harshita Tyagi:- +91 97844 48409

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International Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice

Kerala Law Academy Law College in association with Center for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR) is organizing a One Day International Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice, via virtual mode on 4th December 2021 from the Kerala Law Academy Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. About the Organization The Kerala Law Academy (KLA), established in 1966 is a Centre of excellence for legal studies, research, and law reforms. KLA’s acclaimed peer-reviewed/refereed research journal“Academy Law Review” is published continuously since 1977. About the Conference The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966 is a Centre for legal studies, legal research and law reforms. Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977. The College, affiliated with the University of Kerala, offers Undergraduate programs in BA LL.B. and B. Com LL.B five-year integrated courses, LLB Unitary three-year course and Post-Graduate courses of LL.M (Administrative Law), LL.M (International Law) and MBL (Master of Business Law). Its sister concern, CALSAR offers a Research Program in Law (PhD). Kerala Law Academy Law College in association with Center for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (CALSAR) is organizing a One Day International Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice, via virtual mode on 4th December 2021 from the Kerala Law Academy Campus, Peroorkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Conference is conducted through online platforms ZOOM and GOOGLE MEET. All the participants should have good access to the internet and be able to access the above said online platform. Call for Papers The Organizing Committee is calling for Research Articles from Law Students, Academicians, Lawyers, Social Workers, Policy Makers, and Officials from various Departments- Representatives from Institutions and Professionals; NGO, Social Activists, Social Science Researchers and Faculty and Research Scholars. The Research Articles received would be published in Proceedings with ISBN. Aim of the Conference While women represent fifty per cent of the world’s population, they perform nearly two-thirds of the working hours, yet they receive only one-tenth of the world’s income and less than one per cent of the world’s property. Thus, there are grave inequalities between nations and there are also serious inequalities within the nations and everywhere women are lacking in position and power and overrepresented amongst the poor. I cannot resist the temptation of mentioning the most striking and relevant verses of a poem at this stage: “I am the woman who holds up the sky. The rainbow runs through my eyes. The sun makes a path to my womb. My thoughts are in the shape of clouds. But my words are yet to come.” Gender relations need to be measured in the context of participation in and sharing of the important decision-making process that results in the above inequalities. Such a measure would help to identify the differing degrees of inequality in terms of age, income levels and geographical location. For governments and concerned citizens seeking to redress these inequalities, indices are a means of determining the issues on which they must concentrate, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of their actions. Clearly then, the accuracy of any measure of gender inequality needs close scrutiny. Through this Conference, we aim to highlight the gap created between genders and how this gap in many ways violates the Human Rights, as a result of which there comes difficulties in providing Legal Aid. This International National Conference on Human Rights and Gender Justice is organized with an aim to bring together academicians, students, human rights activists and other intellectuals on one platform to discuss the various issues concerning human rights and to discuss the measures to curb such issues. Sub-Themes Gender Justice Human Rights of Women and Children Human Trafficking and Bride Trafficking Freedom, Justice, Peace, and Human Rights Today Women in Conflict, Refugee Crisis and Gender Justice Gender sensitivity of the justice delivery mechanisms State responsibility to protect gender discrimination Women’s property and inheritance rights Gender discrimination in marriage and divorce Gender-based violence Role of society in curbing gender injustice Gender injustice on social media Women’s representation and participation in politics/justice Challenges to legal aid for gender protection Legal services for under-trial prisoners, women/child victims of trafficking and juveniles in the juvenile justice system. Constitutional provisions for gender equality. The legislative framework for gender equality. Judicial approach for gender justice. Status of LGBT in gender equality. Historical development of gender equality from ancient to the digital era. Gender-based budget. Government initiatives for gender equality. Role of NGO’s in gender justice. International perspective for gender Justice. Crimes against women outside the family Rape Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Outraging the Modesty of a Woman/Sexual Harassment Stalking Voyeurism Grievous Hurt/Acid Attack Trafficking in women and girls. The Enforcement Mechanism and Gender Justice Role of Police Role of the Prosecutor Role of Judiciary Role of Civil Society Note: These Themes are not exhaustive; Authors are open to work on any topic related to the above mentioned theme. Kindly send the abstract on or before 25th October 2021 by e-mail to: [email protected] Guidelines for Paper Submission Kindly confine yourself to the areas identifiable with the title of Conference. The papers must be in Times New Roman, Font Size: Heading-14, Text-12 in A4 format, single line spacing, in justify not exceeding 2500 words including Title, details of the Author/s and Footnotes. Authors are encouraged to use The Bluebook (20th ed.) citation format for footnoting and it should be in Times New Roman Font 10 size. Further, speaking footnotes are discouraged. An Abstract not exceeding 250 words shall be submitted for consideration. The Abstract shall contain the Synopsis of the Paper, Subtitles, Reference materials and Conclusion indicating author’s perspective. The abstract must be mailed to [email protected] with the subject “Abstract submission” on or before 25th October 2021. It must be accompanied by a cover page, stating the following: Title of the paper; Sub-Theme; Name of Author(s); Name of Institute/Organization; Official Designation; E-mail Address; Postal Address; Contact Number The Submission should be in WORD FORMAT. All footnotes must adhere to 20th edition of Bluebook standards and must be styled using the footnote option in word Borders, underlines or other design objects must not be included in the paper References need not be mentioned at the end of a paper and must be included within footnotes Precedents may be in Italics but not bold All sub headings must be left aligned, in bold The Papers shall be screened by a Committee. The Full Papers (2500 words) approved by the Committee shall be accepted for presentation in the Conference. The intimation of selection will be made through E-mail. The final paper should contain a cover page which includes Name, Designation, Relevant Discipline and Year of Study, Address, E-mail id and Contact number. Authors are to give details in the Full Paper. Abstracts and papers should be written in English, and the working language of the Conference will be English, and presentations shall be done in English. Submissions should be made by the author who will attend the Conference. Co-Authorship is allowed but limited to one Co-Author only. Only one paper per participant will be permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification. No part of the paper should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication. Any form of Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. The Organizers will take earnest effort to publish the best articles selected from among those received, subject to their acceptance by reputed journals as per their criteria. Publishing Charges if any demand for the journal is to be paid by the author. Important Dates Submission of Abstracts: 25th October 2021 Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 28th October, 2021 Submission of Full paper: 23rd November, 2021 Intimation of Full paper Acceptance: 25th November, 2021 Date of payment of Registration fee: 30th November, 2021 International Conference: 4th December, 2021 Registration Fees There is a Registration fee of Rs.750/- per participant (Additional fee of Rs.250/- should be paid in the case of maximum one Co-Author). Payment Details The Participant’s intending to participate must register on or before 30th November 2021 (30/11/2021) by submitting the duly filled pro forma provided in the Kerala Law Academy website (link) and making an online payment of Rs.750/-( In the case of co-author Rs.1000/-) as the registration fee, through the online link provided in the Kerala Law Academy website (https://keralalawacademy.in/wp/). Certificate All the Participants will be awarded with an E-certificate of presentation. Contact Details Faculty Convener Mrs. Renjini Ponnan Sheela (Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy) - 7994708480 Faculty Co- Conveners Ajitha Nair L (Associate Professor, Kerala Law Academy) – 9496196638 Dr. Dakshina Saraswathy (General Secretary MCS and Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy) – 9744169215, Mrs Lathika Kumari. D (Assistant Professor, Kerala Law Academy)- 9495541770 Mr Binu P M (Assistant Professor , Kerala Law Academy) – 9746179873 Student Conveners Ajay Y – 9746525734 Hrishikesh Jayasarman - 7025263839 Sruthi Kannan - 8921194385 Nandakishore A - 9567604290 Gopika Sasi - 9495820263 Arjun PM - 9074918354

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International Legal Essay Writing Competition & Conference On Labour Laws

The Journal Committee at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU), in collaboration with Khaitan & Co, is organising the 9th edition of the RMLNLU International Legal Essay Writing Competition along with the RMLNLU-Khaitan & Co Conference on Labour Laws. About the Competition Every year, the Committee organizes the Competition to promote legal scholarship in contemporary topics. Since its inception in 2013, the Competition has explored diverse issues in topics ranging from international trade laws to financial regulatory laws. Today, it has evolved into a nationally anticipated event. In the last edition, the Committee conducted the Competition on financial regulatory laws in collaboration with Regstreet Law Advisors, a boutique law firm specialising in financial regulation. This year, the Competition will focus on the field of labour law. In a rapidly changing labour landscape with the advent of artificial intelligence, alternative professional avenues and freelancing along with the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe industrial relations and labour regulation need to be revisited. The Committee aims to initiate deeper discourse on pressing and contemporary issues facing global labour law frameworks, and present novel and innovative solutions to the issues faced by all stakeholders. About RMLNLU RMLNLU was established in 2006 to impart quality legal education to students all over the country and to meet emerging challenges in the field of law. RMLNLU is committed to providing excellent infrastructure to its students and facilitating an environment that advances and disseminates knowledge of the law and legal processes. It aims to develop in students and research scholars, a sense of responsibility to serve the society in the field of law by developing skills in advocacy and legal writing. About the Journal Committee The Committee was constituted with the objective of promoting legal research and writing. Apart from conducting RILEC every year, the Committee anually publishes two peer reviewed journals - the RMLNLU Law Review and the RMLNLU Journal on CMET (Communication, Media, Entertainment and Technology) Law. Both these journals publish articles, essays, case notes/comments and book reviews from contributors all over the world. The RMLNLU Law Review also runs a blog which provides a platform for people in the field to express their opinions on contemporary legal issues. About Khaitan & Co Founded in 1911, Khaitan & Co is among India’s oldest and most prestigious full-service law firms. It is also one of the largest law firms, with over 600 professionals. The firm has an array of practice areas which include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, banking and finance, debt capital markets, dispute resolution, white collar crimes, data privacy and protection, and competition/anti-trust law. The firm has strong capabilities and deep industry knowledge across all its practice areas. Over the years, Khaitan & Co has consolidated its position as a leading law firm in the field of employment and labour law. Its Employment, Labour and Benefits practice provides commercially oriented and practical advice on areas and events around business sale and acquisitions, change of ownership, employee benefits including equity based incentive schemes, employment agreements and policies, workplace diversity and discrimination issues. Additionally, the practice specialises in contract labour and alternate employment arrangements, whistle blower complaints, employee grievance redressal, workforce restructuring, staff re-classification and mobility, workplace health and safety issues as well as immigration advisory. As recognition for the pioneering work of the firm in the field of labour and employment law, recently it was conferred with the IDEX Large Employment Law Firm of the Year award in 2019, the Legal Era Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year 2020 - 21 award and the InHouse Community Firm of the Year award in 2021. About the Judges The panel adjudicating the virtual conference will be chaired by Mr. Anshul Prakash. Mr. Prakash is a Partner at Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office and leads the firm's Employment, Labour and Benefits practice. He advises various prominent domestic and international clients on numerous employment law and related matters concerning workforce management, social security, industrial relations, structuring benefits and incentives, health and safety, workplace harassment and discrimination, internal inquiries and workforce restructuring. He also leads the firm's thought leadership initiative on advocacy and knowledge sharing in the field of employment and labour law and actively shares his insights through publications, print media and public speaking events. Additionally, Mr. Prakash has been recognized as Top Individual Lawyer (Labour & Employment) by Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2020-21 besides being recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Best Lawyer by Business World Legal and being honorably ranked and highly recommended by Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific, Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Asia Law profiles (Client Service Excellence). Themes & Sub-Themes This year the Committee is inviting submissions from authors on the topic- “Emerging Challenges in Labour Law”. The list of the indicated sub-themes is given below to aid the participants: Invisible Labour & Labour Law Frameworks Invisible labour usually constitutes labour that goes unnoticed, unregulated, and unpaid. This may be in the form of informal sectors of the economy, domestic unpaid labour and sex workers. Lately, there have been attempts to define the term 'invisible labour' in the legal sense. Participants may try exploring whether there is a need to recognize new categories of labour force and if so, may present how the matter can be approached. In addition to scrutinizing existing labour law frameworks, participants may also try conducting comparative studies with other jurisdictions to highlight the best ways to protect the rights of those involved in invisible labour. The Four New Indian Labour Law Codes The Indian Government has recently consolidated 44 labour laws into 4 labour codes. These are the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational, Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. These labour codes have already received a mixed response from experts in the field and are likely to have far-reaching implications once implemented. Participants may discuss the potential impact of the new labour codes on the creation of employment and the precarity of selfemployed workers. They may additionally compare the labour codes with labour laws of foreign jurisdictions. The Status of Gig Economy Workers in Global Labour Law Frameworks The gig economy refers to a segment of the labour market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. The rise of the platform-driven gig economy has resulted in a type of relationship between employers and employees which has not been covered under most labour legislations. Participants may try exploring the nature of the relationship between gig economy workers and the companies that utilise their services. Additionally, participants may analyse the International Labour Organization's ("ILO") norms to determine what social security protections and rights the workers ought to be entitled to. Participants may also try exploring topics such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the gig economy at the national and global level. Accounting for Gender & Vulnerable Communities in the Workplace Participants may discuss the gender disparities in the labour market, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional research areas that may be explored include workplace harassment laws, maternity benefits, and the pay gap. Labour law regulations affecting vulnerable grups such as children may also serve as areas of interest. Further, participants may explore the unique position of inter-state labourers and transboundary labour to analyse whether a special framework needs to be made to accommodate their interests. Employment Law - Issues & Concerns A wide range of matters fall within the ambit of employment law. These include individual employment contracts, the application of contract laws, statutory regulations on issues such as the right to organize and negotiate collective bargaining agreements, protection from discrimination, wages, hours, and health and safety. In addition to these topics, the participants may discuss the legal position regarding employee data protection rights. Other areas of interest may include the legality of wage cuts, withheld salaries, and forced unpaid leaves during COVID-19 induced lockdowns. Note: The sub-themes are only indicative. Authors are free to deviate and explore other labour law sub-themes of their own choice. Eligibility Authors must be pursuing their 5-year integrated LL.B. (Hons.) course / 3-year LL.B. course from any recognised university in India to be eligible to participate in the Competition. Structure All entries will be judged and ranked by the Committee and Khaitan & Co. The top three entries will be selected for a virtual conference which shall be adjudged by a bench of 3 judges from Khaitan & Co. The final rankings of the authors will be determined on the basis of the paper presentation in the virtual conference. The participants may adopt any suitable means for presenting the papers including audio-visual aids, such as PowerPoint presentations. The top three entries selected for the virtual conference will also be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review Journal & the RMLNLU Law Review Blog and will be monetarily rewarded by the Committee. Rewards Winner - INR 15,000 First Runner-up - INR 10,000 Second Runner-up - INR 5,000 The winning team of the Competition will get an opportunity to intern at Khaitan & Co. Khaitan & Co reserves all rights to determine the office, dates and team under which the internship is granted. The authors placed second and third may also be offered internships at Khaitan & Co’s discretion. The top three entries will receive a ‘Certificate of Merit’ and a 'Certificate of Presentation'. The top 3 entries will also get an opportunity to be considered for publication in the next issue of the RMLNLU Law Review. All participants will receive a ‘Certificate of Participation’. Participation Guidelines Co-authorship of entries (maximum two) among individuals from the same or different institutions is allowed. Multiple entries from the same authors are not allowed. Entries should be original, unpublished and non-plagiarised. Submission Guidelines Participants are requested to adhere to the following submission guidelines: Word Limit for the Competition: 4000-5000 words (excluding footnotes). Individual Attachments: Name; e-mail; contact number; current academic status (year of study, name of university etc.); undertaking as to guarantee of originality. Formatting specifications: Font and size for the essay: Times New Roman - 12, Font and size for footnotes: Times New Roman - 10, Line spacing: 1.5, Page size: A4, Margin - 1' from all sides, Alignment: Justified Citation Style: Footnotes must be properly cited strictly in accordance with the latest OSCOLA (4th edition) format. No endnotes or speaking footnotes (descriptive footnotes) are permitted. Entries should be emailed to [email protected] under the subject title “Entry for 9th RILEC - [Name(s) of Author(s)]” in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Any queries relating to the Competition should be addressed to [email protected]. Miscellaneous Rules The copyright for all entries shall vest with the Committee who herewith reserve the right to modify, postpone or defer the Competition and its adjudication indefinitely as and when exigencies of an unforeseen nature may arise. Any attempt, direct or indirect, to contact the panel of judges will be met with the immediate disqualification of the relevant entry. Any indication of the author’s name or university in the entry shall lead to immediate disqualification from the Competition. Details about the author may only be specified in the body of the mail and the name of the author must not be mentioned in the name of the file submitted. Dates and Deadlines Last date for submission of manuscript: 10th October 2021. Late entries will not be entertained. The dates of the virtual conference will be announced soon Contact Email: [email protected] For more details, visit: www.facebook.com/RMLNLURILEC, You may also reach us through the phone. Aditya Pattanayak: +91 9818849520 Harsh Agrawal: +91 9399831636 Dharmesh Basedia: +91 6370583783

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International Conference on Environmental Law

School of Law, Sharda University is organizing a 3-Day International Conference on Environmental Law (Negative Emissions and Climate Change) from October 28th to 30th, 2021. About School of Law, Sharda University Sharda University, established through an act passed by U. P. legislature (14 of 2009) and permitted by University Grants Commission to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956, is a leading educational institution based in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. A venture of the renowned SGI group, the University has established itself as a high quality education provider with prime focus on holistic learning and imbibing competitive abilities in students. The University is approved by UGC & prides itself in being the only multi-disciplinary campus in the NCR, spread over 63 acres & equipped with world class facilities. The School of law, permitted by Bar council of India letter no. BI: D: 815/2012 (LE mtg 3rd March, 2012) has been established as a constituent of Sharda University, a private University, The Bar Council of India after inspection of the academic and physical infrastructure has permitted Sharda University for running 5 Year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), BBA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. & Ph.D. programmes. School of law aims at equipping its law students not only with the traditional professional expertise to become successful advocates and solicitors but for a wide ranging career options viz. business partnerships, managerial assignments, politics, diplomacy, social work, consultancy assignments, teaching and research work through its wide based curriculum with an aim to develop intellectual competence and analytical skills coupled with ethical sense of role and purpose. The Centre of Excellence for Environmental Law The Centre of Excellence for Environmental Law, Research and Advocacy is pleased to conduct International Conference on Environmental Law. The Environmental Law is one of the core and crucial areas in which endeavors relating to research and education have been stressed upon by School of Law, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Centre of Excellence for Environmental Law aims to continue its efforts in promoting legal and policy research in the field of Environmental Law by conducting Conferences, Seminars, workshops and FDP etc. About the Conference In the present era any discussion on environment is incomplete without discussing the contribution of Paris Agreement 2015. The Paris agreement's focus was on its goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degree, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. It is important to note that though it is touted as legally binding agreement in fact it is a legal which is a hybrid of legally binding and nonbinding provisions. Now it needs to be looked into that what is the role of Negative Emissions to adapt and mitigate climate change. Large-scale carbon removal, also referred to as negative emissions, has recently gained attention as a key component of climate change mitigation pathways that limit warming to 1.5 or 2°C. This developing dialogue is intriguing not just for what it says, but also for what it doesn't say. The negative emissions literature is present now is forward-looking and hypothetical, characterized by the results of scenario assessments and hence mostly focused on future hazards and situations. While this has sparked a lively debate about the feasibility and appropriateness of various mitigation pathways—as well as how and by whom they are built-there has been considerably less attention paid to stocktaking or efforts to learn from real-world carbon removal experiences. Despite the fact that many of the "technologies" presently being promoted under the name of "zero emissions" are really harmful to the environment- —primarily bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) with afforestation and reforestation as discussed in IPCC, 2018 have been around for a considerable time. More generally, the enhancement of carbon sinks has been a policy objective and a coveted offsetting strategy at least since the negotiation of the Kyoto Protocol. The lessons from earlier experiences with carbon removal directly speak to the present possibilities, limitations, barriers, and conditions for negative emissions and should inform current research and policy promises if we are to avoid repeating past mistakes. Self-reflexivity, on the other hand, must extend to the underlying politics of the negative emissions debate. Because of the irreducibly political nature of carbon removal, researchers must question whose interest are served and whose are neglected in the pursuit of negative emissions. Call for Papers The organizers of the International Conference call upon the academicians, practitioners and legal professionals, representatives of governmental and non-governmental organizations, research scholars, and students etc. to send their unpublished research papers on broad themes mentioned below: It is also proposed that the selected papers by the Committee will be published in a special volume on the conference in the form of an edited book with ISBN No. Authors of selected papers would be given an opportunity to present their papers as per requirement of the theme during sessions on the day of the conference. Sub Themes Carbon sinks and climate change. Paris commitment and limiting global warming to 1.5°C : Negative emission technologies Biological Techniques of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage, "BECCS” Technological and geochemical processes for carbon dioxide capture Soil-based negative emissions, such as reforestation, soil management, and the restoration of coastal wetlands. Digital carbon footprints Climate Neutrality Guidelines for Abstracts Abstracts should be without bullet points in paragraph form and should not exceed 350 words. In addition, information regarding the context, intent, processes, findings, and conclusions should be included in the abstract. Co-authorship up to 2 authors is allowed. All abstracts must be submitted by 31st August, 2021. Abstracts will be reviewed by an organizing committee of scholars. Based on the academic exactitude, significance to conference theme, and innovativeness of the content, abstracts will be selected. Authors of accepted abstracts are invited to submit, full paper of not more than 5000 words. Important Dates Conference Date Thursday, 28 October to Saturday 30 October, 2021 Registration & Submission Abstract Submission (on email: [email protected] ) Monday, 20 September, 2021 Intimation of Selection Submission of Full paper with Fee: 20 October, 2021 Registration Link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpqLSfDHTW91WJotqKgZWrGZC-OR8pJoLs7BrrNGLDuo5lvoQ/viewform Registration Fee For Students - Rs. 750/- (for single author with co-author Rs. 1000/- if any) Research Scholars: Rs.1000/-( for single author with co-author Rs.1250/-if any ) Academicians, Practitioners/Representatives of Governmental and non-governmental organizations: Rs.1500/-per participant (Additionally Rs. 500/- for co-author, if any) International Submissions - USD 20 Participation Fee for those who are not presenting papers: Rs.500/- Email: [email protected] E-certificates will be provided to participants. Presentation Certificate will be provided to Paper Presenters only. Mode of Payment & Bank Details Account Holder Name: Sharda University-Seminar Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd. Branch Name: Krishna Apra Royal Plaza, D-2, E(acb), Alpha-1, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, UP- 201306 Account No.: 025405005815 Branch Code: 000624 IFSC Code: ICIC0000254 MICR Code: 110229037 SWIFT Code: ICICINBBCTS Patrons Chief Patrons Shri P. K. Gupta Hon’ble Chancellor, Sharda University Shri Y.K. Gupta Hon’ble Pro- Chancellor, Sharda University Mr. Prashant Gupta Executive Director, Sharda University Patrons Dr. Sibaram Khara Vice - Chancellor, Sharda University Conference Patrons Mr. P.K. Malhotra Former Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice, Distinguished Professor, School of Law Prof. Pradeep Kulshrestha Dean, School of Law, Sharda University Convener and Organizing Secretary Dr. Lipika Sharma, Associate Professor, School of Law Faculty Coordinator Dr. Rishikesh Singh Faujdar, Assistant Professor, School of Law Student Organizing Committee Sanghpriya Ray, 7982722469 Sahil Lal, 8130724211 Subhasmita Patra, 9205602488 Vaibhav Kumar Shah, 8002995599 Soma Singh, 9140943086 Email ID [email protected]

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Virtual National Conference on Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women Migrant Workers and Law

The Legal Centre for Women’s Welfare (LCWW), Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli is organizing the National Conference on Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women Migrant Workers and Law in India, virtually, on October 30th, 2021. About TNNLU TNNLU is located in Srirangam Taluk of the Tiruchirappalli Corporation, formerly known as Trichinopoly. The Government of Tamil Nadu established this institution of learning by an Act of State Legislature (Act No. 9 of 2012) to provide quality legal education. TNNLU commenced its functioning from the academic year 2013-2014. TNNLU offers two five years integrated Under Graduate Programmes, B.A.LLB. (Hons.) & B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) and three one-year LL.M. Programmes: - Corporate and Securities Laws, Intellectual Property Laws and Natural Resources Laws. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized and approved TNNLU under Section 2(f) and under Section 12 B of the UGC Act, 1956. TNNLU has received recognition from the Bar Council of India (BCI) for the programmes it offers. TNNLU aims to develop among the students and faculty a sense of responsibility to the society through an interdisciplinary approach to the study of law. TNNLU is a fully residential campus with separate hostels for men and women. TNNLU library has an updated Web OPAC system, Remote Access facility, and air-conditioned discussion rooms. TNNLU is a member of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Asian Law Institute and Indian Academy of Social Sciences (permanent member). TNNLU is also an empanelled institution with the Competition Commission of India. Mission of TNNLU To impart quality legal education nurtured within a robust culture of interdisciplinary research and teaching in an equitable, respectful and supportive environment producing legal practitioners and scholars who will be committed to justice, social transformation and national development. Vision of TNNLU To achieve global recognition as an institution of eminence and excellence in all spheres of legal education, rooted in an interdisciplinary approach to the study of law, such that the graduates of TNNLU will be independent, critical thinkers and socially responsible human beings. About Legal Centre for Women’s Welfare The Centre was established in March 2020. The Centre is the brainchild of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. V.S. Elizabeth, who is an expert in feminist jurisprudence and has a great concern regarding issues related to women. The Government of Tamil Nadu invited proposals for Government grants in February 2020, for which the TNNLU proposed the establishment of the Centre and the Government of Tamil Nadu accepted the same. Law is an effective tool in bringing a change in the society, hence the purpose of establishing the Centre is to transform society through changing the attitudes towards women and the status of women by working on Women and Law. Objectives TNNLU has been always sensitive to women’s issues and concerned with women’s welfare. LCWW strives to achieve a gender just society by critically examining the law and various public policies and making advocacy for the changes in the same and implementation of laws for women’s welfare by conducting various gender sensitization programmes for different stake holders in society. LCWW will also be doing research on contemporary women’s issues and identify the lacunae in the law/policies by the Government and suggest measures to address the same. Programmes Legal awareness camps, workshops, seminars, conferences on the following topics will be organised online or offline: Legal Literacy for Women Gender Sensitization Women’s Empowerment Violence against Women Research Areas The Centre focuses on all issues related to women, broadly covering Violence against Women, the role of State in empowering women, the social impediments faced by women and the role of law in addressing these issues. Concept Note The social status of women is always found lesser than that of men. India has dropped down in the Global Gender Index from 108 to 112. Also, the data on female labour force participation (FLFP) released by the World Bank in June 2020 has revealed the fact that India is lowest in South Asia. The FLFP has declined very steeply since 1990s from 30.27% to 20.79% in 2020. There is also stagnation of FLFP among the urban population of women since 1980s irrespective of raise in education. The plight of rural women is unimaginable. As per the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 more than 48% of the rural population in India consists of female. The female work participation in India is exceptionally low. Due to the socio-economic situation the rural women are forced to take up work ranging from Agricultural coolies in their locality to migrating to far away place in search of job. The neo liberal political economy and urbanization has created a major demand for labour which has forced men and women in large scale to migrate from rural to urban areas. In addition to the prevailing situation the pandemic has caused a great disaster in everyone’s life especially that of rural women who moved out of the female work participation in large number and a sizeable population of the migrant workers belong to the unorganized sector. The migrant workers’ predicament is a never-ending pandemic. Even at this juncture we lack clarity neither on the data related to women migrant workers nor do we have a policy on their working conditions, maternity benefit, safe working environment, housing facilities etc. 74 years of Independence, India watches its women removing their Uterus just to avoid wage loss. This tells us a bitter truth that these women folks are not only ignored but also unempowered. It is high time to analyse the role of rural migrant women workers in nation building, and the effectiveness of the legislative framework with an interdisciplinary approach. The LCWW, TNNLU in commemoration of International Day for Rural Women, is organizing a One-day Virtual National Conference on “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women Migrant Workers and Law in India”. The conference will focus on various laws, policies for women migrant workers with an interdisciplinary approach. Call for Papers The National Conference on Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women Migrant Workers and Law in India, organized by the Legal Centre for Women's Welfare, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli will be held on October 30, 2021, virtually. The Conference invites contributions in all areas of law, gender studies and other related social science disciplines, in the form of full length scholarly papers documenting original and substantial research work. Theme Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women Migrant Workers and Law in India Sub-Themes Impact of COVID 19 on Women Migrant Workers Rights of Women Migrant Workers under the Indian Constitution Labour Rights of Women Migrant Workers Patterns and Determinants of Women Migrant Workers in India Psychological Issues faced by Women Migrant Workers Issues of Migrant Women Workers in Unorganised Sectors Problems of Persons with Disability amongst Women Migrant Workers Problems of Agency of Women Workers with regard to Migration Sexual Harassment and Women Migrant Workers Crimes against Women Migrant Workers International Instruments protecting the Women Migrant Workers Need for a Specialised Legal Framework for Protection and Empowerment of Women Migrant Workers in India Anthropological Perspectives of Migrant Women Workers The Role of the Government/State in Protection of Various Interests of Women Migrant Workers The above sub themes are only illustrative and the participants are free to write on any topic directly connected to the central theme of the Conference. Research Paper Guidelines Abstract: Not exceeding 300 words Keywords: Maximum of 5 Full Research Paper: Should not be less than 3000 words Font style & Size: Times New Roman & 12 Line spacing: Double & justified alignment Endnotes: Times New Roman (size 10), Endnotes style: MLA 8th Edition Co-authorship is allowed up to a maximum of 2 authors. A soft copy of the abstract should be uploaded in the given link on or before 15th September 2021- https://forms.gle/HiALpc6Rkju46Pim9 Abstract submitted by the registered participants only will be shortlisted for the online presentation. Selected participants have to send the full papers to [email protected] on or before 15th October 2021. The Editorial Board will reserve the right to reject or edit any paper. Selected papers will be published with a reputed publisher Best Paper Awards There will be cash awards for two of the best research papers, one in each category: Best research paper by a faculty member or other scholars Best research paper by a student Who may participate? Academicians, Legal Professionals, Research Scholars, PG & UG students of law and any other related social science disciplines. Registration The following fee is payable by paper presenters and participants For Students - Rs. 300 For Academicians/ Research Scholars - Rs. 500 Each co-author has to register themselves individually and pay the fees applicable individually. No registration fee is payable by students and faculty of TNNLU. Registration link: https://forms.gle/h1MNpt4G4E3UqNiV9 Bank Details Name of the Account Holder: Registrar TNNLU legal Centre for Women's welfare A/C No.: 30030110035443 Bank & Branch: UCO Bank, TNNLS Branch MICR: 620 028 012 IFSC Code: UCBA0003003 Swift Code: UCBAINBB342 UPI ID: tnnlulegalcntr@ucobank Important Dates Last date for Abstract Submission 15.09.2021 Intimation of Abstract Selection 20.09.2021 Last Date for Registration 30.09.2021 Full paper Submission 15.10.2021 Conference Date 30.10.2021 Contact Ms. Shanthi Samandha. K: Assistant Professor (Law), Joint Co-ordinator, Legal Centre for Women's Welfare, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 09600037393, 09531977493 Mr. Nishant Kumar: Assistant Professor (Law), Co-ordinator, Center for Labour and Development Studies, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 09958184809 Patron Prof. (Dr.) V.S. Elizabeth, Vice-Chancellor, TNNLU Organising Committee Faculty Convener Ms. Shanthi Samandha. K, Assistant Professor (Law), TNNLU Faculty Co-Conveners Ms. Golda Sahoo, Assistant Professor (Law), TNNLU. Mr. Nideesh Kumar T.V., Assistant Professor (Law), TNNLU. Ms. Mrinmoyee Mukherjee, Assistant Professor (Law), TNNLU. Mr. Nishant Kumar, Assistant Professor (Law), TNNLU. Ms. Vedavalli. S, Writing Fellow, TNNLU. Technical Support (IT Consultant) Mr. P. Senthil Kumar Mr. L. John Peter Student Volunteers Vaisiya Ramya. B, III Year B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Kaumudi Deshpande, II Year B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Mohamed Adnan Sami S, II Year B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Nehaa V, II Year B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) Aseem Aggarwal, II Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

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2nd Virtual Conference on Changing Dimensions of Law

Inventive International Publishers is organizing the 2nd Edition of the Conference on “Changing Dimensions of Law” that will be held on 18th and 19th September 2021. About Inventive International Publishers Inventive International Publishers was established in the year 2017 with an objective to reach each and every reader who is interested in law and legal research. IIP is dedicated to express views on the recent legal issues for creating a cross-current of ideas on the emerging matters of law. The organization runs its ISSN Journal – IJLRD which is a bi-monthly journal on contemporary issues of law. About the Virtual Conference This online conference will serve as a platform for Academicians, Research Scholars, Law Students, Lawyers, and other stakeholders from all over the globe to come forward to reflect upon various dimensions of law The Virtual Conference is organized by Inventive International Publishers on 18 and 19 September 2021. Ceremonies Inaugral Ceremony: 18 September, 4:00 P.M onwards Valedictory Ceremony: 19 September, 4:30 P.M onwards Themes of the Conference Theme Sub-Themes Constitution Law (18 September, 6:00-8:00 P.M) Constitution and Environment Law Constitution, Personal Laws and Religion Constitution and Independence of Judiciary Regulation of social media in Constitutional Governance Fundamental Rights Welfare State and Changing contours of Citizenship Vulnerable sections of society viz. women, children, refugees, minorities, elderly, third gender, etc. Role of Judiciary in promoting constitutionalism Media Trials and Right to Speech Voting rights in India to Non-Resident Indians Criminal Law (19 September, 10:00-11:45 A.M) Hate Crimes Rape and Marital Rape Capital Punishment Juvenile Delinquency Prostitution Crimes against Children Pornography War Crimes Religious Crimes in the Contemporary Era Criminal Psychology Corporate Law (19 September, 12:00-1:45 P.M) Mergers and Acquisitions Corporate Insolvency Corporate Legal Personality Corporate Governance Corporate Social Responsibility White Collar Crimes Financial Markets IBC: Issues and Challenges Issues Related to Securities Market FDI Policy and Effect on Domestic Capital IPR and Technology Law (19 September, 2:00-3:45 P.M) Changing Dimensions of IPR and Technology Law IPR in Cyberspace Patents: Processes and products Intellectual Property Litigation and Competition Law IP Forum Shifting: FTAs, BITs & TRIPS Plus Standards Data Privacy and Security in IPR Big Data and Privacy Protection Measures Artificial Intelligence and its Legal Issues Impact of Technology on Legal Education and Profession Role of Cyber Law in e-Governance and smart cities Note: The Sub-Themes are suggestive and not exhaustive in nature. You can prefer any topic under the major themes. General Rules and Guidelines Mode of the Conference The Conference will be conducted Online. Call for Paper We cordially invite articles, case notes and research papers on the theme from law students, academicians, advocates, law professionals etc. Interested participants may submit their abstracts and full papers for the conference on the following e-mail id: [email protected]. Submission Guidelines The language of the paper, the working language of the seminar, and the presentations shall be done in English only. Co-authorship is permitted, subject to a limit of maximum of two authors per submission. Author(s) will be required to fill the online registration form. A person may submit a maximum of only 1 article The author(s) are required to send abstracts of their papers, upon selection of which they will be required to send their papers. The abstract must contain the highlights of the full paper and should not exceed 500 words. The soft copy of the abstract shall be submitted along with a cover page. Author(s) name(s), University/Organization, Paper title, E-mail, Correspondence address and Mobile number to be stated clearly on the cover page of the letter. No part of the paper should have been published earlier nor should it be under consideration for publication. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. Participants who wish to only make presentations at the conference may submit a conference note prior to the Conference, at the time of online registration. Such participants will be provided with a participation certificate and will be considered for the category of presenters only. Formatting Guidelines The Text should be in Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing 1.5. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single spacing. One-inch margin on all the sides should be maintained. 20th Bluebook citation format shall be strictly followed. The paper should be within 3500-4500 words inclusive of footnotes and abstract. Registration Procedure For Paper Submission and Presenters The following steps must be adhered to by the students to successfully register themselves for the Conference. Follow this link to Register yourself - https://forms.gle/Rxn5R3ZR1wC8bdhB8 Submit the Abstract for the Paper. The Abstract is invited for around 500 words. We will be intimating you about the rejection or acceptance of your Abstract within 2 days from your submission. In case your abstract is accepted, you can make the payment. For Attendees Payment of registration fees (as applicable according to the number of sessions to be attended). Fill in the required details in the online registration form and attach the receipt of payment in the space provided. Registration Link for Attendees Only - https://forms.gle/x6rADtfDpCBhUV5F6 Important Dates Last Date to Submit Abstract - 30th August 2021 Last Date of Registration for Presenters- 2nd September 2021 Last Date of Registration for Attendees - 16th September 2021 Last Date to Submit the Full Paper - 16th September 2021 Registration Fee Only Presenters Single author- Rs. 400 Two authors- Rs. 600 Only Paper Submission Single author- Rs. 400 Two authors- Rs. 600 Paper Presentation and Submission Single author- Rs. 500 Two authors- Rs. 800 Attendees 1 Theme- Rs. 100 2 Themes- Rs. 200 3 Themes- Rs. 250 4 Themes- Rs. 300 Payment Details Paytm - 9530285507 PhonePe/ Google Pay - 8770886563 Bank Account Transfer A/C Holder's Name: Rashi Gupta A/C Number: 499002010019057 Bank & Branch: Union Bank of India, Tikamgarh IFSC: UBIN0549908 Organising Committee Event Convenor Ms. Palak Gupta- Head, Events Team, Inventive International Publishers Event Co-Convenor Mr. Aditya Sinha- Member, Events Team, Inventive International Publishers Theme Heads Constitution Law- Ms. Swekriti - 7470546661 Criminal Law- Mr. Aditya- 8757373188 Corporate Law- Ms. Palak - 8950216554 IPR and Technology Law- Ms. Vanshika- 9329999479 Registration Coordinators Ms. Rashi Gupta - 8770886563 Ms. Anika - 9530285507 For any generic query regarding the Conference, or in terms of failure to contact the above mentioned person, please mail [email protected]

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International Webinar on Investment Facilitation Agreement

The Centre for International Trade Law of NLU Odisha is conducting its 1st International Webinar on Investment Facilitation Agreement on January 29, 2022. About the University National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is a vibrant addition to India’s national law universities. Within a short span, NLUO has made its mark as a university engaged in teaching and research in law. Faculty research output has always been of a very high standard, yielding among others several top-tier international publications. The student community’s engagement with co-curricular activities has yielded remarkable results, including consistently high performances in moot court competitions and active participation in prestigious national and international conferences/webinars. About CITL The Centre for International Trade Law is a research centre of National Law University Odisha established in 2015. The Centre has three faculty members- Prof. Sheela Rai, Ms. Eluckiaa A. and Mr. Kapil Sharma and it currently has three student members. The Centre has been constantly engaged in research in the field of international trade law. The Centre has already published a book in collaboration with Cambridge Scholars Press on Trade Facilitation and the WTO edited by Prof. Sheela Rai and Prof. Jane Winn. The Centre is also in the process of publishing a six volume work on Appellate Body Reports. It has published the first volume of the book. About the Webinar Centre for International Trade Law (CITL) research centre of NLUO, established in 2015 with the vision of encouraging research in the domain of international trade law through a wide variety of activities such as webinars, conferences, publications etc. As a step to achieving this goal, CITL is organizing a webinar on the topic ‘Investment Facilitation in the BITs and Negotiations on the Investment Facilitation Agreement under WTO’. As WTO members continue to hold negotiations for an Investment Facilitation Framework for Development in order to achieve a concrete outcome by the WTO’s Ministerial Conference scheduled for November 2021, investment facilitation forms an extremely relevant topic of discussion in the current economic climate. Thematic Breakups Co-ordinating Investment Facilitation Agreement with "Firewall Provisions" of International Investment Agreements Threat of Dispute Roving vis-a-vis Overlap between International Investment Agreements and Investment Facilitation Agreement Need for Incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Investment Facilitation Agreement Limitations of the major pillars of investment facilitation - Transparency of Investment and Responsible business conduct Special and differential Treatment as a Key to Facilitating Investments in LDC Members Dispute Settlement System in a Plurilateral Investment Facilitation Agreement Role of Investment Facilitation Agreement in increasing dialogue between Foreign and Domestic Investors/Businesses Note: The suggested themes are not exhaustive. Authors are free to work on a theme that resonates with the title of the webinar. Call for Papers The Organizing Committee is inviting papers for presentation in the webinar from academicians, lawyers, legal researchers policymakers and law students. In addition to presenting in the webinar, on the consent of the respective authors, papers selected by the editors may be published in the forthcoming edited volume on investment facilitation to be published by the NLUO Centre for International Trade Law. Given below are the submission guidelines: Kindly confine yourself to the topics identifiable with the title of the Conference. There can be a maximum of one Co-Author on a paper. Papers are to be within 4000-7000 words excluding footnotes. The paper is to be written in Times New Roman, Font Size: Heading-14, Text-12 in A4 format, Line Spacing-1.5, Alignment-Justified. Authors are requested to adhere to the Bluebook (21st ed.) citation format for footnoting in Times New Roman Font 10 size with Line Spacing-1. Authors are to submit abstract of the paper in 250-350 words Only the authors of shortlisted abstracts shall be required to send their full-length paper. The Abstract should include title and subtitles and clearly highlight the Author’s perspective and the essence of the paper. The abstract must be mailed with the subject “Abstract Submission” on or before 30 September, 2021. The Abstract must contain a cover page stating the following: Title of the paper, Name of Author(s), Name of Institute/Organization, Official Designation, E-mail address, Contact Number All submissions (Abstract and full-length paper) must be made in .doc or .docx format only. The Abstract and full-length paper should be in English language. The working language of webinar and presentations shall be English. Only one paper per participant will be permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification. The full-length paper is to be mailed with the subject “Final Paper” on or before 15th December, 2021. Any form of plagiarism shall lead to immediate disqualification. All the presenters shall receive a Certificate of Presentation. Registration Procedure The registration process shall begin after intimation of acceptance of Abstracts i.e., 15th October 2021. Kindly find the registration link here - https://forms.gle/NNs7yjRxyNJRLhx88. Important Dates Last date for Abstract submission: 30th September 2021 Notification of Abstract acceptance: 15th October 2021 Last date for Registration: 10th December 2021 Last date for Final Paper submission: 10th January 2022 Webinar date: 29 January, 2022 Registration Fees Students/Research Scholars Single Author – Rs. 1000 Co-authorship – Rs. 1500 Academicians/Professionals Single Author – Rs. 1500 Co-authorship – Rs. 2000 International Presenters Single Author: $50 Co-authorship: $70 Payment Details NEFT Account Holder: Registrar, National Law University, Odisha Bank: State Bank of India Account No.: 33807919875 IFSC Code: SBIN0017678 Participants are requested to send the online transaction receipt indicating the payment of registration amount along with the full-length paper. Contact For any queries or clarification mail us at [email protected] Aastha Singh: +917735844988 Rishi Saraf: +919300083055 Shubhangi: +919315789702

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National Seminar on Constitutional Values in Contemporary Indian Politics

RNB Global University’s School of Law is organizing a National Seminar on Constitutional Values in Contemporary Indian Politics, to be held on September 13. About the University The RNB Global University, Bikaner is a pioneer University in western Rajasthan and is now well acknowledge by the people in India as devoted to best higher standards of education in this part of country. The students from various States of India like Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Jharkhand, Bihar, Orissa, Delhi, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh are studying in this University for Various courses. It strives for becoming a leading University in the country with Highly qualified faculty, socially useful courses, World class curriculum for various courses and modern facilities in the air conditioned campus. Call for Papers Research Papers / Articles are invited from Academician, Research Scholars and Professional for presentation in the conference on the Theme / Sub Theme. Guidelines for submission of Abstract and Full Paper submission Author Name, University/Organization, Paper Title, Email Address and Mobile Number to be clearly stated on the cover page of the paper. It must be typed in MS Word Format (Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12 for text and 1.0 line spacing for footnotes). Word limit for Abstract : 300-350 words Word Limit for Full Paper: 5000-8000 words (including footnotes) The margins are to be 1", text is to be justified and OSCOLA format of citation is to be used. Plagiarism beyond 20% will lead to disqualification. Presentation can be done using Power point Presentation. The softcopy of the abstract and full paper and the Power Point Presentation are to be mailed to [email protected] Research paper selected for presentation shall be published in edited publication. Copyright shall vest in the RNB Global University. Important Dates Last Date of Submission of Abstract: September 8, 2021 Last Date of Submission of Full Paper: September 10, 2021 Date of the Seminar: September 13, 2021 Contact Ms. Sofia Kausar: [email protected], 074099 10559 Mr. Kulwinder Gill: [email protected], 094630 01815 Organising Committee Dr. Bijay Yadav Mr. Ashok Prem Ms. Swati Agarwal Mr. Ashok Karnani Mr. Kulwinder Gill

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National Judgment Writing Competition

The Faculty of Law, Integral University is organizing its 1st Online National Judgment Writing Competition, through its Moot Court and Debating Society. About the University Integral University is a premier university situated in Lucknow, the capital city of the largest state of India, Uttar Pradesh. It was established under Act Number 9 of 2004 by the State Government. The University is duly approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, and all relevant statutory bodies. The University offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in all prominent fields like Pharmacy, Engineering, Sciences,Health & Medical Sciences, Commerce & Management, Computer Applications, Agriculture, Law, Architecture & Planning, Education, Library& Information Science, and Humanities & Social Sciences. The University offers more than 240 programs across 47 disciplines and currently hosts around 11000 students at its 120-acre campus. About Moot Court & Debating Society Mooting and Debating can best be described as an activity that comes closest to being a lawyer while still studying at Law Schools. The Moot Court & Debating Society, Faculty of Law, Integral University, Lucknow is a dedicated forum, which aims to provide a platform to the students to inculcate and enhance advocacy skills and promotes free thought and exchange of opinions. When discussion is the ethos of an institution, this Society forms a natural facilitator of that spirited culture. The Moot Court & Debating Society has fostered activities such as mooting, debating quizes, training programs and workshops etc., related activities at Faculty of Law, Integral University and upholding the high standards of excellence and thereby enabling students to participate in external competitions organised both at National and International levels. About Online National Judgment Writing Competition The Concept of Judgement Writing has been prevalent for quite some time in the legal fraternity. A participant is encouraged to think like a Judge and reach a well-reasoned and innovative conclusion to render a suitable Judgement. The participants are expected to base their judgments on a thorough and diligent appreciation of the factual matrix. The competition encourages innovative judgments that have meticulously examined and applied relevant legal concepts. 1st Online National Judgment Writing Competition Rule Book Definitions The following terms shall have the corresponding meanings unless otherwise specified: ‘Competition’ shall refer to ‘THE 1st Online National Judgment Writing Competition 2021’. ‘Competition Problem’ shall refer to the facts and issues released by the organizers of the Competition with its clarifications and corrections. ‘Competition Rules’ shall refer to the official rules of the Competition as may be amended from time to time. ‘IST’ shall refer to Indian Standard Time. ‘INR’ shall refer to Indian Rupee. ‘Organizing Committee’ (hereinafter to be referred to as O.C) shall refer to the committee responsible for the administration and conduct of the Competition. ‘Official Email’ shall refer to [email protected]. Eligibility The Participant should be currently pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree in Law i.e. 3 Years L.L.B. course or 5-Year Integrated law or LLM students from any recognized University/Law School. There is no restriction on the number of entries from any Law School or University. Only individual participation is allowed. Individual Participant is required to complete the registration on or before 8th September 11:59PM. Registration After making the payment, the Participant needs to fill up the Registration Form which is available at - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew0Alnz1lQuKqXWcHa8A 0_yUqFnJFHQZEGsA8-C1l_hkelBg/viewform?usp=sf_link A confirmation email will be sent to the Participant after registration along with a Unique Registration Code within next 24-48 hours. Registration fee once paid is neither refundable nor transferable. Rs. 150/- per Participant to be paid to: A/c Holder Name: Mohd Sufiyan Khan Bank Name: HDFC Bank Branch: Indira Nagar , Lucknow Account No: 50100256879091 IFSC Code: HDFC0009176 UPI ID- Sufiyankhan31880@okhdfcbank Gpay - 6387320400 Submission Guidelines The Submission, as submitted must be an original work of theParticipant and must not have been submitted or published elsewhere. Any sort of plagiarism shall and will amount to penalty. Word Limit –1500-2000 (exclusive of footnotes). The Submission must not disclose the identity of the Participant orany other personal details, e.g. Name of the Institution. The Participant shall submit a separate cover letter containing thedetails of the Participant. Details shall include Name of the Participant,Name of the Institution, Email ID & Phone Number The name of the file shall be named in the following format “Cover Letter – IULAW NJWC” “Submission – IULAW NJWC” All the required documents (Cover Letter and Judgement Writing Submission) must be submitted in MS-Word file and should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject as -“IULAW NJWC - Manuscript Submission (Registration Code)”. Formatting Guidelines The author shall strictly adhere to the 20th Edition of Bluebook. The manuscript shall be in A4 layout with 1.5 line spacing and justified. Headings- Times New Roman – 14 – Bold. Main Body- Times New Roman – 12. Footnotes – Times New Roman – 10, Line spacing 1.0 and justified. Marking Criteria Arrangements of facts 10 Issues addressed 10 Knowledge of law 20 Use of legal principles 15 Logical reasoning 15 Precedents used 10 Format and language 10 Style of writing 10 TOTAL 100 Anonimity Each Participant will be provided with a unique code uponregistration. The identity of the Participant shall not bedisclosed at any stage; such disclosure shall invite penaltiesincluding disqualification. The decision for the same shall be atthe discretion of the organizing committee. The problem on Judgment writing will be released at 10AM on 10th September 2021 and its response will be recorded by 1PM on the same day. No entries/responses will be considered valid if received after the given time i.e, 1PM on 10th September 2021. Prizes & Recognition First Position – Winner Memento & Certificate of Excellence Second Position – 1st Runner-Up Memento & Certificate of Excellence Third Position – 2nd Runner-Up Memento & Certificate of Excellence Every Participant shall receive a Certificate of Appreciation. Queries All queries and clarifications regarding the competition must be emailed to [email protected]. Contact Student Coordinator: Mohd Sufiyan Khan, +91-7844930987 Student Coordinator: Ahmad Amaan, +91-8707220991 Member: BMI Yusra Khanam, [email protected] Member: Aliza Abdin, [email protected] Member: Kriti Jain, [email protected] Team Dr. Naseem Ahmad Dean & Head Dr. Mirza Juned Beg Assistant Professor Ms. Shipra Mishra Coordinator Moot Court & Debating Society

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National Negotiation Competition on Aviation Law & Industry

CADR (Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution) of RGNUL (Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab) is organizing the 1st National Negotiation Competition on ‘Aviation Law and The Industry’ from October 08-10, 2021. About Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. About CADR Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) has been established to promote students’ and researchers’ interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation. The Centre strives to organize stimulating discourse which is relevant to, not only the Academia, but also the professional world and thus add to the literture of ADR. In pursuance of its objectives, CADR has initiated various novel Competitions, Workshops, Lecture Series, etc in collaboration with valued partners in professional and academic world. About Chief Knowledge Partner Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, is one of India's leading law firms rated by International Organisations, Law Directories and Professional Journals. As a full service law firm, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is renowned in the business community for its ability to enable business, its innovative solutions, responsiveness and collaboration with its clients. The firm has over 668 lawyers, including over 129 Partners, offering legal services through their offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai. About the Negotiation Competition With the experience of organising three successful editions of our prestigious Mediation Competition, this year CADR, RGNUL is launching its Negotiation Competition – “1st RGNUL Negotiation Competition 2021”. The Competition will be organised virtually and it aims to provide a platform that will help students to be a part of disputes corresponding to the reality witnessed by the legal professionals. Format of the Competition The competition shall have 2 preliminary rounds, 1 Quarter-Final round, 1 Semi-Final round and the Final round. Eligibility Any student enrolled in an Undergraduate or postgraduate law degree programme in any of the universities recognized by the Bar Council of India, as on 1st April 2021 is eligible to participate. Each University may be represented by a maximum of two students. Awards Winning Team 20,000 Runners-up Team 15,000 Best Negotiator 5,000 Best Negotiation Plan 5,000 Registration Procedure Each participating team will consist of two eligible students from the same university i.e. one team from each university, acting as Client and Counsel. The composition of the team will not be permitted to change once the same has been communicated to the Competition Administrator. The teams must complete the registration by submitting the following form latest by 15 Sept 2021 Upon intimation by the Organizing Committee, teams must complete the payment of Registration Fee of Rs. 2000. The details of payment of the Registration Fee will be notified to the team separately Dates Registration open: August 23, 2021 Last Date of Registration: September 15, 2021 Release of Competition Problem: September 20, 2020 Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: September 25, 2021 Release of Clarifications: October 01, 2021 Competition Dates: October 08-10, 2021 Contact Dr. Gurmanpreet Kaur: Faculty co-coordinator, 9501034463 Jannat Deep Bhaura: Student Coordinator, 7087782713 Arjun Goyal: Student Coordinator, 7009367255 Email: [email protected] Team Patron-in-Chief Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai Vice-Chancellor Patron Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Kumar Vats Registrar Faculty Co-Coordinator Dr. Gurmanpreet Kaur Assistant Professor of Law

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AUMP National Virtual Moot Court Competition 2021

Amity Law School, Gwalior (MP) is organizing the AUMP National Virtual Moot Competition 2021, scheduled to be held from September 22 to 24, 2021. About the Organizer Amity Law School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh was established in 2013. Amity Law School conducts three integrated 5 years undergraduate courses, LLB (Hons) (3 Years), LL.M. (One Year) and PhD programmes in law-related subjects. About the Moot Competition Amity Law School is organizing the AUMP National Virtual Moot Court Competition, 2021 which is scheduled to be held from September 22-24, 2021. Moot Court Committee, Amity Law School, Amity University Madhya Pradesh is organizing this competition for advancing premier level arguments and to hone your research as well as argumentative skills on a National level event of Moot Court Competition which shall be judged and presided over by the Hon’ble Justices (Sitting or retired) of the Court of law and renowned Advocates in the arena of Criminal Laws. Having successfully organized various webinars and competitions in a row, this edition speaks of our efforts that aim at improving the whole experience by ensuring that the teams are met with a challenging problem based on contemporary and developing aspects of Law. This Competition will be conducted virtually allowing the students to hone their advocacy skills while sitting safely at their homes. This Competition aims to provide an opportunity to the participants to develop the requisite skills for a dynamic process of Advocacy. Key Dates Events Dates Date of the Competition September 22-24, 2021 Last date of registration September 10, 2021 Last date to seek clarifications September 08, 2021 Last date Memorial Submission September 14, 2021 Eligibility The Competition shall be open for bonafide students who are pursuing an integrated 5 years or 3 years Law Program in India from an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India. Team Composition Each team shall consist of a minimum of two (2) members and a maximum of three (3) members. Teams comprising two members shall only have two (2) speakers and teams comprising three members shall have two (2) speakers one (1) researcher. Registration All interested teams must register themselves on or before September 10, 2021, by diligently filling the registration Google Form. Only one form per team is to be submitted. The registration fee for this Competition is INR 1,000/- per team. Click here to register for the moot competition. Mode of Payment Mode of payment of the registration fees shall be via Bank Transfer to be made on following details: Bank: Axis Bank Limited, Kanwal Complex, Shrimant Madhav Rao Scindia Marg, City Centre, Gwalior, M.P. IFSC Code: UTIB0000158, Pin 474002. Account Name: Amity University Madhya Pradesh. Account Number: 911010033371991. Awards and Certificates The Winning Team shall be awarded Certificates and Cash prizes. The Runner Up Team shall be awarded Certificates and Cash prizes. Best Memorial shall be awarded Certificates and Cash prizes. The Best Mooter shall be awarded Certificate and Cash Prize. Certificates of Participation shall be given to all the participants. Contact Information Official Email ID: [email protected]. You may also contact the following: Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kulshrestha (Convener, Moot Court Committee): +91 7000915701. Ms Eshita Mittal (Co-ordinator, Moot Court Committee): +91-8989924648. Ms Nupur Bhatt (Co-ordinator, Moot Court Committee): +91-9131664340.

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National Policy Drafting Competition, NLUJA Assam

A National Policy Drafting Competition - (Vichaar) is being organized by the NSS Unit of NLU Assam in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the University. About the Organizer The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) have been established by the Government of Assam by way of enactment of the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). The word ‘School’ was replaced by the word ‘University’ by amending the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam (Amendment) Act, 2011. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court is the Chancellor of the University. NLUJAA promotes and makes available modern legal education and research facilities to students and scholars drawn from across the country, including the North East, coming from different socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Recently, NLUJAA has been ranked 16th in the NIRF ranking among the institutions imparting legal education in India. The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides an opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programs. The sole aim of the NSS is to provide hands-on experience to young students in delivering community service. About the Opportunity Policy drafting and policy formulation are regarded as the primary step of any planning process for development. Participation of citizens while drafting a policy is very pertinent, especially in a democracy like ours as it is believed that democracy is a government of the people, by the people and for the people. In order to inculcate a sense of participation in policy-making among the youth, the National Service Scheme Unit of the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the University have come up with a policy-making and drafting competition. The National Policy Drafting Competition – (VICHAAR) is the first of its kind that is being organised by any institution of the northeastern part of our country. The purpose behind holding this competition is to evoke the youth to enhance their creativity and bring out myriad solutions on some timeless and some contemporary issues given below. Important Dates Registration opens 11th August 2021 Registration closes 12th September 2021 Inauguration ceremony date 20th August 2021 (3:00 PM IST) Last submission date 3rd October 2021 Results declaration and award ceremony 17th October 2021 Eligibility The Policy Drafting competition is open for all the students, academicians, lawyers and all others who wish to contribute to policymaking. Those participants who wish to get the certificate along with the names of their respective institutions must attach their University/ Institution ID card along with their policy draft papers. The portal for uploading the ID card will be provided in the google form at the time of the submission of the policy draft. Themes Reviving Start-ups Post Covid-19 Pandemic Control of Domestic Violence Developing J&K and Ladakh Mental Health and Care Inter-State Conflict Resolution Privacy and Data Protection Implementation of the Farm Laws Structure of the Competition The National Policy Drafting Competition – (VICHAAR) will consist of the following stages: Registration and Theme Selection - Participants must register and select the topic before the due date to be eligible for participation. It is advised to register beforehand and not wait for the eleventh hour in order to avoid last-minute hassles. Registration is free of cost. Themes once selected will not be changed under any circumstances. Each participant can register for only one theme. A maximum of 2 co-participants is allowed to take part in the competition along with the team coordinator. So, a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 participants can register under a team. The registration will commence from 11/08/2021 (Tuesday) and the last date for registration is 11/09/2021 (Friday) by 11:59 PM IST. Registrations Google form link can be found here. Qualifier Round - Submission of the Policy Statement: The teams are expected to submit a detailed policy statement on the theme selected during the registration process. Participants must adhere to the formatting and structural guidelines as laid down. The policy statement should be mailed on: [email protected] on or before 03/10/2021(Sunday) by 11:59 PM IST. The policy statement also needs to be submitted through submission google form which will be sent to registered participants. Final Round - The qualified Participants will be expected to prepare and present a power-point presentation for not more than 10 minutes. This will be followed by a question-answer session. The final round will take place on 15/10/2021(Friday). The results will be declared on 17/10/2021 (Sunday). Guidelines regarding Structure of Policy The draft policy submitted must contain the following: Policy Title: A short and simple title apt with the body of the submission. An Abstract: A summary of the Policy. Statement of Problem: A concise statement of the problem dealt with in the policy. Definitions: Defining uncommon or complex terms used in the policy. Policy Statement: A detailed policy statement that may answer the following questions: Who is the primary audience required to follow the policy? What are the major conditions and restrictions? What are the details on the Applicability and Inapplicability of the policy? What are the special situations or exclusions, if any, where the policy shall not apply? Implementation Procedure: Reference to detailed procedures that are recommended in order to carry out the intent of the policy. It is advised to list the procedures in the order in which they are to be carried out. If there is no particular order, procedures should be listed alphabetically. Cost-benefit Analysis: An indication of the costs involved and the benefits aimed through the policy. Concluding Remarks: A brief concluding observation outlining the future roadmap. Formatting Guidelines The language of the submission should be in English. The font of the submission must be Times New Roman with a size 14 for the main body (size 12 in the case of footnotes). Line Spacing should be 1.5 for the main body (1 for footnotes). The citation format should be uniform throughout the Policy Submission. The word limit of Policy Submission should be between 2000-3000 words, exclusive of footnotes. The similarity is allowed up to a maximum of 10%. File Format must be only in .doc/.docx format. The file should not contain any details of the Participants. These details shall be mentioned in the Email while submitting the policy. Other Guidelines The organizer's reserve all rights over the submissions received. The decision of organizers is final and binding. The organizers reserve the right to amend any conditions or rules in the competition. Non-adherence to any of the guidelines may lead to the disqualification of the participants. Perks All the participants who will make it through the finals will be awarded certificates of appreciation. The best and the second-best policy paper will be awarded a LOR (Letter of Recommendation). On the day of the declaration of results, a webinar will be organised which will include government officials and several eminent personalities who will share their experiences and provide their valuable advice to the participants. Contact Information Email ID: [email protected], [email protected] Click here for the Inauguration Ceremony link. Click here for the official website of NLU Assam.

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