Call for Papers: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on DELIMITATION IN INDIA: BALANCING REPRESENTATION AND FEDERAL EQUITY, 26 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2025
26 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2025
Venue: Faculty of Law, Umang Bhawan, Chhatra Marg, Delhi – 110007
About the Faculty of Law
Established in 1924, the Faculty of Law is a premier department of the University of
Delhi, an institution of national importance under Entry 63 of the Seventh Schedule
to the Constitution of India. As a national center for legal education, it has produced
generations of eminent jurists, Supreme Court and High Court judges, leading senior
advocates, political leaders, policymakers, and public intellectuals. Despite its
illustrious alumni, the Faculty remains committed to egalitarian ideals, offering
high-quality legal education at nominal cost. Strategically located in the heart of
Delhi, it attracts a diverse student body from across India and abroad. With over
10,000 students enrolled in LL.B., B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and
Ph.D. programs, it is among the largest law schools in the world.
About the Conference
Delimitation plays a crucial role in upholding democracy and adapting to the evolving demographics of
the country. It is vital for ensuring fair representation in elections, addressing key issues such as
population shifts, equal voting power, gerrymandering, and the balance of representation between
urban and rural areas.
Since independence, India has conducted four delimitation exercises based on census data to maintain
a balanced and representative democratic system. These exercises involve redrawing the boundaries of
electoral constituencies to reflect demographic changes, ensuring that each vote carries equal weight
and minimizing the risk of political manipulation.
- The full papers to be sent to delimitation@law.du.ac.in by 17 August 2025 by 11:00 PM.
- The Registration and Abstract should be submitted at the given below link by 10 August
2025 by 11:00 PM
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