National Conference On “Protection Of Rights Of Elderly People In India-Socio-Legal Issues, Challenges And Our Priorities” By Centre For Comparative Studies In Personal Laws, National Law University Delhi (NLUD) [6th November 2023]: Submit Abstract By 15th October 2023

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Who Is The Recruiter?

National Law University Delhi (NLUD) is one of the leading law universities in the country. Over the years it has produced excellent lawyers, experts, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and civil society workers. This is a testament to NLU Delhi’s high academic standards, innovative pedagogy, and industry-linked global curriculum. NLU Delhi aims to not just impart knowledge but inculcate values so that our students can contribute towards achieving social, political and economic justice.

The Centre For Comparative Studies In Personal Laws aims to undertake research and impart legal education to all concerned regarding matters relating to personal, matrimonial, succession and other family laws and to provide counseling, assistance, and litigation support, in case of any dispute arises in the related issues. Keeping in mind the changes in social set-up, behavioral patterns of younger and older generations and ever-widening gap between them, the Centre takes up various initiatives to improve inter-se relations to bring about peace and tranquility in the society. Research on different socially relevant topics, analysis of current laws, policies, programmes and judicial pronouncements are carried out. To collaborate and liaise with public and private institutions and NGOs, to invite scholars, academicians, lawyers and judges for lectures and dialogues on contemporary issues relating to children, women, elderly, family etc. and to organize seminars, conferences and debates on various topics related to society, concerning its different stakeholders, primarily on personal laws are some of the main objectives of the Centre.

The Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws, National Law University, Delhi is organizing this National Conference as an initiative to understand and empathize the challenges faced by aging people in today’s changing times, and to deliberate on the various issues bothering them on daily basis. It is high time that we all should discuss and analyze the pressing needs and issues in the lives of elderly people, so that we may voice and suggest some viable solutions to provide them a contended, happy and healthier time, in their later years of life. This National Conference is an attempt to resolve long pending issues and to find out some logical and practical solutions to their social, economic as well as legal problems. The purpose of this Conference is fourfold.

What Are The Details Of The Event?

  • Theme: Protection Of Rights Of Elderly People In India-Socio-Legal Issues, Challenges And Our Priorities
  • Date of the Conference: 6th November 2023
  • Mode: Offline Mode
  • Venue: National Law University Delhi, Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi110078
  • Eligibility: This National Conference is open for academicians, research scholars, professionals, practitioners and students from various disciplines.
  • Co-authorship: It is limited to a maximum of two authors.
  • Last date for submission of Abstract: 15th October 2023
  • Broad themes of the Conference: The broad theme areas include (but are not confined to) the following:
    •  Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 and Amendments
    • National Action Plan for Welfare of Senior Citizens/Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana
    • National and State’s Welfare Schemes and Policies for Senior Citizens
    • Laws, Policies and Judgments relating to Senior Citizens
    • Role of Tribunals, Courts and Lawyers and their Intervention for Senior Citizens
    • Role of Maintenance Officers and Police Protection in cases of Senior Citizens
    • Legal Assistance and Speedy disposal of cases of Senior Citizens
    • Right of Legal Representation of Senior Citizens
    • Publicity and Awareness regarding laws concerning Senior Citizens
    • Access to Justice and Compensation Challenges faced by Senior Citizens
    • Financial Hardships faced by Senior Citizens
    • Senior Citizens and issues relating to Succession
    • Health issues of Senior Citizens and Access and Cost of Healthcare Facilities
    • Assessment and Treatment of Age-related Disabilities
    • Senior Citizens and Physical Exploitation
    • Senior Citizens and Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence
    • Senior Citizens and Mental Harassment
    • Care and Welfare of Senior Citizens and Role of their Children
    • Responsibilities of Adult Children towards Senior Citizens
    • Role of Community in Care and Welfare of Senior Citizens
    • Use of Technology in Care and Welfare of Senior Citizens
    • Senior Citizens and Isolation and Loneliness
    • Issues of Neglect, Mistreatment and Social Ostracization of Senior Citizen
  • Registration Fee:
    • There shall be a Registration/Entry fee of Rs. 1000 only.
    • Conference kit, Lunch and Tea is included in this Registration/Entry fee
    • Please carry a copy of the Registration Fee Receipt submitted.
  • Payment Link: CLICK HERE to do the payment.
  • Publication Opportunity: Accepted papers shall be published in a book with ISBN. There is no requirement for any payment for publication of the papers. Softcopy of the papers published in the Book shall be sent to the author of the accepted papers.
  • Submission Guidelines of Abstracts:
    • Abstract submission must be strictly in MS Word format only. Submission made in any other format shall not be considered.
    • The MS Word file must be named in the manner which is as follows: a) Name of the Author and Co-author (if any) followed by title of the work. (eg: Author, co-author- title)
    • Co-authorship is limited to a maximum of two authors.
    • Abstract shall not exceed more than 250-300 words including keywords (maximum 5). Author(s) name, designation and their affiliations are not included.
    • Format: All submissions must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, justified and with w1.5 line spacing, Paper size: A4 Sheet with margin of 1 cm.
    • Abstract must be accompanied by a Cover page which must include following details:
      a) Title of the Paper
      b) Name of the Author and Co-author (if any)
      c) Designation
      d) Affiliation
      e) Contact details of Author and Co-author (if any) (E-mail ID, Contact number
      etc.,).
    • Abstract shall be submitted via email- cpl.ncsc@nlud.ac.in
  • Important Dates:
    • Intimation of acceptance of abstract: October 22, 2023
    • Last date for the payment of registration fees: October 31, 2023
    • Conference date: November 6, 2023
    • Last date for Full Paper Submission: December 31, 2023

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