NLU Visakhapatnam: Two Day National Seminar On "Live-In-Relationship: Impact On Family Laws In India"

The University offers a 5 year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Degree and one year LL.M. program, Ph.D. and LL. D research programs.

The Centre aims to serve the needs of the domestic society. The main objective of the Centre is to research on the intricate strands that bind: Women, Children and Law. In a society where women and children have been legally and socially disadvantaged,it is important for law to function as a safeguard for them.

About the National seminar

The legality of live-in relationships in India is quite muzzled. It finds roots in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The right and freedom of choice to either marry or have a live-in relationship with an individual is one's own will, thus emerging from their inalienable fundamental right. Still, it is debatable issue in India and there is a dire need to relook into the concept of Live-in Relationship and its impact on Family Laws in India and this two Day National Seminar is an endeavour in this direction and it's aim is to facilitate articulation of views, ideas, electrifying initiatives and suggestions from all the stakeholders.

Research-based papers/articles are invited from academicians, practitioners and scholars from the field of law and related areas.

Co- authorship is permitted upto two members.

Themes & Sub Themes
Theme-I: Live-in Relationship & Culture:

• Matrimonial Relationship versus Live-in Relationship

• Live-in Relationship: Impact on Indian Culture & Tradition
• Live-in Relationship: Dignity & Personal Liberty of Women
• Live-in Relationship: Dimensions under Indian Constitution
• Live-in Relationship: Effect on marriage & family institutions in India
• Live- in Relationship in Indian socio-economic and legal context

• Social & Psychological factors lead to Live-in Relationship
• Live- in Relationship: Interfaith issues

Theme II: Live-in Relationship & Women:

• Status and Security of Women in Live-in Relationships
• Live-in Relationship: Crimes/Violence against Women
• Live-in Relationship: Succession Rights of Women
• Aftermath Live-in Relationship: Legal status & Rights of Women
• Live-in Relationship: Need of Legislation for the protection of Women

Theme III: Live-in Relationship & Children
• Well-being of Children born out of Live-in Relationship
• Live-in Relationship: Violence against Children
• Live-in Relationship: Inheritance Rights of Children
• Aftermath Relationship: Guardianship & Custody of Children Theme IV:Legality of Live-in Relationship
• Live-in Relationship: Legal Framework in India
• Live-in Relationship and Indian Judiciary
• The Concept of Live-in Relationship and International Scenario
• Live-in Relationship in India: Issues & Challenges

Last date for submission of abstract (500 words abstract including keywords) : 23 January 2023

Communication of acceptance: 03 February 2023

Last date for submission of full paper (4000-6000 words): 23 February 2023

Seminar dates: 11th & 12th March 2023

Submissions shall be mailed to: seminarlnr2023@dsnlu.ac.in

Academicians/Legal practitioners/ Judicial officers:Rs.1500/-

Students/Research Scholars: Rs. 800/-

Foreign delegates: $100
The Registration fee is payable to:
Registrar, Damodaram
Sanjivayya National Law University, Union Bank of
India, Sabbavaram, A/C NO: 283710100024089, IFSC
CODE: UBIN0828378.

Accommodation: Moderate limited shared accommodation on first come first serve basis (Rs.500/- per day)