What Is Nirma University?
Nirma University was established in the year 2003 and is a research-oriented, student-centric, multidisciplinary, not-for-profit state private university. The university received NAAC A+ grade in its third cycle of accreditation in 2022. It is also awarded the Centre of Excellence (COE) status by The Government of Gujarat recently. The constituent institutes, departments and centres facilitate the all-round development of the students. The University is a member of Common Wealth University Association and also of the Association of Indian Universities. Padmashri Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, Chairman, Nirma Group of Companies and Chairman, NERF is the President of the University.
The Institute of Law, Nirma University is organising the second edition of the International Conference on Right to Equality, Contemporary Challenges on March 15 and 16, 2024 in a hybrid mode at Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
What Are The Details Of The Event?
- Theme Of The Conference:
- Equality of Status:
- Rule of Law and Tyranny of Majority
- Gender Justice and Equality
- Minority Rights
- Fraternity and Secularism
- Equality of Opportunity: A
- ffirmative Action
- Reservation
- Reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections
- Equality of Access:
- Access to Economic Resources
- Access to Political Representation
- Access to Environment Resources
- Access to Effective Legal Remedies
- Social Equality:
- LGBTQIA+ Rights Discrimination in private spaces
- Equality of Civil Rights
- Social Justice Movements and Equality
- Equality and Foundational Values:
- Liberty and Equality
- Freedom and Equality
- Justice and Equality
- Constitutionalism and Equality
- Challenges to Right to Equality:
- Religion
- Indigenous Rights
- Violence
- Disability and Ableism
- Citizenship
- Equality of Status:
- Eligibility: The conference is open to Academicians, Practitioners, Law students and students of Politics and Social Sciences.
- Mode: The Conference will be held in a hybrid mode. The participants may participate either in the online or offline mode.
- Registration Fee:
- Academicians/Professionals: Rs 3,000 for single Author/two Authors
- Foreign Academicians/Professionals: 80 USD for single Author/two Authors
- Scholars/Research/Students: Rs1,500 for single Author/ Rs 2,000 for two Authors
- For Foreign Scholars/Research/Students: 40 USD
- Faculty (Nirma University): Rs 1,000 for single/Rs 1,500 for two Authors
- Research/Scholars & Students (Nirma University): Rs 500 for single Author/ Rs 700 for two Authors
- NOTE: The University shall provide accommodation, on request for which separate payment has to be made.
- Submission Categories:
- Long Articles (4000 to 7000 words): The article must be a comprehensive and indepth analysis of a contemporary issue of the theme and should include references to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.
- Short Articles (2000 to 4000 words): The article must be an analysis of a contemporary issue of the theme and should include a reference to a range of sources and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.
- Case Comments (2000 – 4000 words): The comment must be an analysis of a recent judgment, bringing out its relevance in light of the development of right to equality, views expressed in the judgment and the opinion(s) of the author(s).
- Legislative Comments (2000 – 4000 words): The comment must be a critical analysis of a recent amendment, legislative report, notification, or a new enactment pertaining to right to equality, and must include the views of the author(s).
- NOTE: The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and the footnotes. The prescribed word limit may be relaxed up to 10%, at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
- Submission Guidelines:
- The title must be Times New Roman, Font Size 14, in CAPITALS, Bold, aligned CENTRE;
- The body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 12, and 1.5-line spacing, automatic spacing between paragraphs and aligned JUSTIFIED;
- The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 10, single line spacing and aligned JUSTIFIED;
- A margin of 1 inch shall be left on all sides.
- Outcomes Of The Conference:
- Ensuring effective participation in academic and social life of the nation.
- Platform for discussion for the scholarly community on contemporary issues.
- Publication of a collected volume of selected papers.
- Important Dates:
- Last Date of Submission of Abstract: 15th February,2024
- Acceptance: Within 48 hours of submission
- Submission of Final Paper: 2nd March,2024
- Last Date of Registration: 10th March,2024
- Date Of Conference: 15th-16th March,2024
For More Information:
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