National Seminar on Constitutional Sentinel: Safeguarding Rights and Liberties in India @ Department of Law, Aliah University, Kolkata

Call for Papers: One-Day National Seminar on Constitutional Sentinel: Safeguarding Rights and Liberties in India

Organized by: Department of Law, Aliah University, Kolkata, India.Date of the Seminar: 30th June, 2024 (Sunday).Venue: Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17, Gorachand Road, Kolkata-700014, India.

About the University:

Aliah University – a State University under the Department of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education, Government of West Bengal – came into existence through the Aliah University Act (Act XXVII of 2007) passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The Act came into force on 5 April 2008. However, its parent institution – from which it was upgraded to a University – was usually mentioned in various old Government records varyingly as Calcutta Mohammedan College or Calcutta Madrasah or Aliah Madrasah, which the British Governor-General Warren Hastings established in 1780.

About the Department of Law:

The Department of Law was started in 2013. The Department aims to provide higher legal education with the overall grooming of the students. The post-graduation degree in law helps students better understand any dispute’s constitutional and jurisprudential aspects and provides profound clarity on the legal procedure. The Department offers Master of Law (LL.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) courses currently. There are 40 seats in the LL.M. course. The Department focuses on academic excellence and provides an educational and research environment where students can excel to the best of their abilities.

Overview:The Department of Law, Aliah University, Kolkata, is organizing a National-Level Seminar to address the evolution, current trends, and issues related to Constitutional rights. The seminar’s main goals are to examine recent significant developments in the Constitution of India and provide practical examples to enhance attendees’ understanding of specific aspects of it.

Objectives:The Seminar aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and perspectives on the Indian Constitution among educators, legal experts, practitioners, Human Rights activists, and individuals in their respective fields.

Who is it for?All students, academicians, research scholars, lawyers and other interested candidates are eligible to participate in the seminar.

Location:The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17 Gora Chand Road, Kolkata—700014.

Key Patrons:

Chief Patron: Shri M. Wahab IPS (Rtd.), Honourable Vice Chancellor, Aliah UniversityPatrons:Dr. Sk. Ashfaque Ali, Registrar, Aliah UniversityProf. (Dr.) Mohammad Maseehur Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Languages, Aliah UniversityChairperson: Ms. Nasreen Azaunnisa, Head (Officiating), Department of Law, Aliah University

Convenor: Dr. Zubair Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Aliah University

Call for Papers:Willing Participants may present research papers in the following sub-themes:

  • The Constitution and National Identity
  • The Impact of Judicial Review on Indian Politics and Society
  • Enhancing Access to Justice: The Role of the Constitution and Legal Institutions
  • The Constitution and Civil Society
  • Constitutional Law and the Media: Ensuring Freedom and Accountability
  • Challenges to Federalism in a Diverse India
  • Balancing Liberty and Security
  • Securing Social Justice: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Constitutional Rights
  • The Constitution and Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation and Fundamental Rights
  • Constitutionalism and Environmental Protection: Ensuring a Sustainable Future
  • The Future of Constitutionalism
  • Data Privacy and Right to Privacy
  • Any other topic related to the Constitutional Law

Submission Guidelines:

Word limit for Abstract: 250-300 wordsWord limit for Full Paper: 3000-5000 wordsFont: Times New Roman (Size 12, 1.5 Spacing)File Type: MS WordThe interested person should fill in the registration form (attached herein/ available at Click Here and submit it by 25/06/2024 at the latest. Then, WhatsApp a copy of the registration form and the payment receipt to the given Number (+91)-7637059870.

The interested paper presenters have to submit the abstract/full paper to the following email id: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.com

Types of Delegation & Registration Fees:Student Participation only: Rs. 400UG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: Rs. 500PG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: Rs. 600Advocate/Others: Rs. 600Research Scholar: Rs. 700Academician: Rs. 800Online Participation & Paper Presentation: Rs. 1000Foreign Participation: Rs. 3000*For Joint Paper, each author has to register individually(Working Lunch & Seminar Kit Included)

Opportunity for Publication:

Selected papers of willing participants will be published in an edited book with ISBN code from a reputed publisher upon payment of publication fees.

For Registration Fee Payment:UPI Id: 7637059870@paytmName: Zubair AhmedA/c No.: 38312903917 (SBI)IFSC: SBIN0001140

Important Dates:

Last Date for Abstract Submission: 20/06/2024Intimation of Selected Abstracts: 21/06/2024Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 25/06/2024

Contact Information:

Email: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.comWebsite: www.aliah.ac.inLink to download seminar flyer and registration form: Click Here

Venue:Department of Law17, Gora Chand Road, Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, Kolkata: 700014West Bengal, India.

Student Coordinators:Mr. Naushad Anwar, Research Scholar, Ph. No. (+91)- 8777580796Miss. Nasiba Parvin, Research Scholar, Ph. No. (+91)- 7278117827

(Call between 10 A.M to 5 P.M)

Note:

Certificates will be provided to all the registered participants.No TA/DA or accommodation will be paid to participants.

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