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Call for Papers for law students and Graduates on “Indian Family System: Contemporary Issues” by NLU Delhi: Submit by Jan 30, 2023

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  • National Law University, Delhi is a National Law University in India, offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • The family system has always been the backbone of Indian society since time immemorial. With the advent of economic liberalisation and globalization,
  • Indians have witnessed several changes in the family setup. Keeping in view this shift, the Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws is planning to come up with a publication on contemporary issues emerging in the Indian Family System and reflecting on the core concerns and ethical issues that prevent in modern Indian society.

Eligibility

Research-based papers/articles are invited from academicians, practitioners and scholars from the field of law and related areas.

Themes

  • Hindu Joint/ Undivided Family
  • Indian Family System: Issues and Probable Solutions
  • Working of Family Courts
  • Institution of Marriage: Changing Notions
  • Child Marriage
  • Same-Sex Marriage
  • Live-in Relationship: Pros and Cons
  • Divorce and ADR
  • Succession and Inheritance
  • Property Rights with specific reference to Daughters, Married and Divorced Women
  • Adoption & Parenthood
  • Guardianship & Custody
  • Maintenance Rights of Children, Wife & Elderly People

Submission Rules

  • The papers must be genuinely ORIGINAL. In case, any other author is quoted, the citation is a must.
  • Papers need to be restricted to a maximum of 6000 words excluding footnote counts. A 4 size, 12 pt size, MS Word, Times New Roman font 1.5 line space.
  • Authors need to submit their papers in the following manner:
    • Title of the paper
    • Author/Authors name, designation, institution
    • Abstract (Not more than 200 words)
    • Keywords
    • Introduction.
    • Body of the paper
    • Conclusion
    • References/Bibliography

Formatting Rules

  • Candidates are requested to view the guidelines presented here.
  • The Editorial team recommends the use of APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references with not more than 6000 words.
  • Headings Guidelines
    • 1. LEVEL 1 HEADING: All Capital & Bold
    • 1.1 LEVEL 2 SUB-HEADING: First Letter Capital & BOLD
    • 1.1.1 Level 3 Sub-Sub-Heading: First Letter CAPITAL & BOLD & ITALIC
    • 1.1.1.1 Level 4 Sub-Sub-Sub-Heading: Normal
  • Citation: APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references for intext and References

Submission Process

The paper in accordance with guidelines may be submitted through email at csplnlud@nludelhi.ac.in

Submission Deadline

January 30, 2023

For further clarity one may reach out to csplnlud@nludelhi.ac.in

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