NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN INDIA: SOCIO-LEGAL ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND OUR PRIORITIES at Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws National Law University Delhi (NLUD) Dwarka, Delhi-110078
Last date for submission of Abstract: October 15, 2023
Intimation of acceptance of abstract: October 22, 2023
Last date for the payment of registration fees: October 31, 2023
Conference date: November 6, 2023
ABOUT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, DELHI:
National Law University, Delhi is one of the premier law universities in India, accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC for the last three consecutive years. Since its inception, it has aimed to impart comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education. The chief mandate of the University is to promote legal and ethical values, foster the rule of law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India. It works towards dissemination of best legal knowledge with effective industry and community linkages. Students are inculcated the ability to analyze the present contemporary issues of public concern and their legal implications for the benefit of society. All this ensures holistic development of young students due to which, they are able to face life’s varied challenges in their personal or professional lives. High academic standards, innovative pedagogy and global curriculum provides an edge to the University to grow and foster speedily.
ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN PERSONAL LAWS (CPL):
Research in the field of personal laws is required to be done in India due to its multicultural and religiously diverse society. The Centre 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.
BROAD THEMES:
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 Citizens
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