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International Interdisciplinary Seminar In Commemoration Of Prof. (Dr.) K.C. Sunny, On “Law And Justice In A Polarised World: Changing Facest” By Central University Of Kerala (CUK) (20th March 2024, In Hybrid Mode): Submit Abstract By 5th February 2024

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Who Is The Organizer?

Central University of Kerala (CUK) is one of the 15 central universities established under The Central Universities Act, 2009 (Act No.25 of 2009) by the Parliament of India. The university is seated in Kasaragod, the northernmost district of the Indian state of Kerala.

Prof. (Dr.) K.C. Sunny, the pioneer of legal education in the country, had been the former Vice Chancellor of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) – Kochi and is currently the Professor of Law at Central University of Kerala. During his illustrious academic career, spanning over almost four decades he has held prestigious positions like that of the international observer for the Nepal Constituency Assembly Election and the Bangladesh National Parliament Election, Visiting Professor to many foreign universities like the Missouri Western State University, Thomas University Miami, Harvard Law School, Kennesaw State University, Georgia University, St Thomas University Florida- USA, International Islamic University- Kulalampur- Malaysia, National University Singapore and a number of Indian Universities

What Are The Details Of The Event?

  • Date of Seminar: March, 20, 2024
  • Theme: Law And Justice In A Polarised World: Changing Facest
  • Sub Theme: The below mentioned sub themes are not exhaustive
    • Democracy and constitutional governance: Institutional degradations, Parliamentary authoritarianism
    • Justice, Liberty, and Majoritarianism: Global and National Concerns
    • Social Political and Economic Crises Across the Globe, Impacts on Cultural Diversities
    •  Self Determination vs. State Sovereignty; State vs. Individual: Growing Concerns
    • Concept of State, Role of civil society in the polarized world
    •  State and Citizenship: Rights of IDPs, Refugees and Stateless people
    • New dimensions of human rights in the polarized world
    • Non- state actors: NGOs, TNCs & MNCs; Threat of terrorism, organized crimes, insurgencies and Human Rights
    • Right to good governance: Constitutionalizing socio economic rights 
    • Protection of rights of women, children, differently abled and other vulnerable sections.
    • Importance of Science and Technology to the development of Societies.
    • Literature, Culture and Diaspora on the Process of Development.
    • New mode of governance to sustainable development
    • Collective Rights, New Generation Rights and Right to development
    • Secularism, Philosophical and Sociological Dimensions, Recent Trends
    •  Federalism, Cultural, Political and Linguistic Differences, Principles of Unity and Integrity
    • Religion, Cultural Co existence and Secular spirit.
  • Eligibility: The organizers of the Seminar with a keen interest on Interdisciplinary academic discourse, call upon the legal professionals as well as academicians from almost every  discipline, administrators, University students, young and upcoming research scholars, social activists and the representatives of governmental and nongovernmental organizations to present their research papers relevant to the below-mentioned themes.
  • Abstract & Paper Submission:
    • Papers shall be submitted by minimum two co- authors each belonging to -preferably but not compulsory- different disciplines of study to ensure interdisciplinary approach to the topic. An abstract not exceeding 350 words shall be submitted in .doc or .docx format for consideration on or before 05th February, 2024 to alumnilawcuk@gmail.com. 
    • Co-authorship up to 2 persons is permitted.
    • The abstract shall contain:
      • Title of paper
      • Brief idea of the paper
      • Analysis indicating author’s perspective.
      •  Key words of the paper
    • The abstract shall indicate the name, designation, Institution details, e-mail address and Telephone numbers of all contributors. Each of the co-authors will have to register separately in the event of participation in the conference.
    • Selected abstracts will be intimated after blind peer review. Thereafter, the full papers shall be submitted on or before February, 20, 2024 to alumnilawcuk@gmail.com.
  • Guidelines for Submitting Full paper:
    • Length of the paper shall be less than 3500 words (including foot notes)
    • Format: MS Word, Font Type: Times New Roman, Font Size:  12 Point, Line Spacing: 1.5
    • For title of the Paper 14 point capitals may be used
    • Name and Designation of the author/authors shall be mentioned below the title of the paper
    •  ILI Format shall be used for citation
    •  Full papers shall undergo Blind peer review and Plagiarism check. Revision (if any) suggested by the reviewer of the paper shall be included. Revisions suggested are on the basis of blind peer review. Abstracts and full papers mailed to alumnilawcuk@gmail.com will only be considered.
    • Status of the acceptance of full papers shall be communicated after blind peer review and plagiarism check. Plagiarized papers shall be rejected.
  • Keynote Speakers: 
    • Dr. Samantha Spence SFHEA, Course Director for Postgraduate Studies (Law), Law Department, School of Justice, Security and Sustainability, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.
    • Dr. Rekha Oleschak Pillai, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Federalism, Université de Fribourg – Universität Freiburg, Université de Fribourg – Universität Freiburg University of St.Gallen, Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Important dates:
    • Last date for submission of Abstract: February, 05, 2024.
    • Communication of selection of Abstracts: February, 10, 2024.
    • Last date for submission of Full papers: February, 20, 2024.
    • Communication of any suggested revisions in the Full papers: February, 28, 2024.
    • Last date for submission of Full papers after revision, if any: March, 06, 2024.
    • Communication of Final Approval of Full papers: March, 10, 2024.
    • Last date for Seminar Registration: March, 15, 2024.
  • Registration Process:
    • Registration fee:
      • For graduate and post graduate students: INR: 500/-
      • For M Phil and PhD research scholars: Rs.750/-
      • For Academicians, Teachers, and other professionals: Rs.1000/-.
    • Authors of the selected abstracts will be informed by 10th February, 2024 and they shall then submit the full paper via email to alumnilawcuk@gmail.com on or before 20h February, 2024 and the authors of the papers selected after blind peer review will be informed by 28th February, 2024.  The authors of the selected papers then shall submit the full paper after the revisions suggested, if any on or before 06th March, 2024 and are required to register for the seminar on or before 15th March, 2024 on proper information about the final approval of the paper. The registration fee also includes fee for seminar material, lunch and refreshments. The organizers will not provide accommodation to the participants.
    • Mode of Payment
      • Participants can make their payment either through online, NEFT or by cheque/ DD drawn in favor of ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DEPT OF LAW with the below mentioned account details. Once payment is made kindly send the soft copy of the payment receipt to this mail: alumnilawcuk@gmail.com
        • Name of Account Holder: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DEPT OF LAW
        • Account Number: 1982101019537
        • Bank: Canara Bank, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, IFSC: CNRB 0001982
  • Excellence Awards: Awards of Excellence will be given for the best papers from Graduates, Post Graduates and Research Scholars categories.

For More Information:

For any queries contact the following:

  • Dr. Gireesh Kumar J, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Convener) Mob: +91-9968313515
  • Dr. Jayasankar K.I., Professor, Department of Law, and Dean, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co Convener) Mob: +91-8547275314
  • Dr. Liji Samuel, Associate professor, Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co Convener) Mob: +91-9497195387
  • Dr. Meera S., Assistant professor, Department of Law, Central University of Kerala (Workshop Co Convener) Mob: +91-9497808524
  • Adv. Naveen Suresh, PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Law and Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association, Dept. of Law, Central University of Kerala.(Member, Organizing Committee) Mob: +91- 9048649298
  • Adv. Kuriachan Josey, PhD Research Scholar, Dept. of Law and Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association, Dept. of Law, Central University of Kerala.(Member, Organizing Committee) Mob: +91- 7907283292

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