ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY :
Nirma University was established in the year 2003 and is a
research-oriented, student-centric, multidisciplinary, notfor-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 .
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE :
Founded on the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Law,
Nirma University (ILNU), established in 2007, focuses on bringing
about a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal education in the
country. It aims to add newer dimensions in legal education that
would incorporate international standards and provide an
environment for innovation and dynamic scholarship.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE :
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
CONFERENCE THEMES :
The following sub-themes have been recognised for the conference
and are merely indicative areas of consideration and the authors are
free to delve into any subject matter of contemporary relevance under
the broad themes.
1. Equality of Status
i. Rule of Law and Tyranny of Majority
ii. Gender Justice and Equality
iii. Minority Rights
iv. Fraternity and Secularism
2. Equality of Opportunity
i. Affirmative Action
ii. Reservation
iii. Reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections
3. Equality of Access
i. Access to Economic Resources
ii. Access to Political Representation
iii. Access to Environment Resources
iv. Access to Effective Legal Remedies
4. Social Equality
i. LGBTQIA+ Rights
ii. Discrimination in private spaces
iii. Equality of Civil Rights
iv. Social Justice Movements and Equality
5. Equality and Foundational Values
i. Liberty and Equality
ii. Freedom and Equality
iii. Justice and Equality
iv. Constitutionalism and Equality
6. Challenges to Right to Equality
This includes challenges of achieving equality in areas of:
i. Religion
ii. Indigenous Rights
iii. Violence
iv. Disability and Ableism
v. Citizenship
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES :
Submissions can be made under the following 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).
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.
REGISTRATION FEES :
1.
Academicians
and
Professionals
Single Author: 2000/-
Co-authorship: 3000/-
Amount
(for Foreign
Nationals)80 USD
2.
Research
Scholars and
Students
Single Author: 1500/-
Co-authorship: 2000/-
Amount
(for Foreign
Nationals)40 USD
3.
Faculty (Nirma
University)
Single Author: 1000/-
Co-authorship: 1500/-
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4.
Research
Scholars and
Students
(Nirma
University)
Single Author: 500/-
Co-authorship: 700/
CONFERENCE TIMELINES :
Submission of Abstract
15th February,
2024
Acceptance
Within 48 hours
of submission
Submission of Final Paper 2nd March, 2024
Last Date of Registration &
Payment
10th March, 2024
Dates of the Conference
15th – 16th
March, 2024
In case of any query, kindly drop an emal at
[email protected] or contact the respective convenor
for more details go through with the brochure :
