Xavier Law School: 2nd Law Conference On 75 Years Of The Indian Constitution: Reflection, Resilience And Road Ahead [24th & 25th January]

Xavier Law School, established under the prestigious XIM University in Bhubaneswar, is a premier institution that blends academic rigor with a commitment to social justice. With a focus on imparting quality legal education, Xavier Law School aims to shape well-rounded, socially-conscious legal professionals equipped to address the complexities of the globalized world. The school is committed to holistic development with a strong emphasis on practical learning. With its student-centric approach, distinguished faculty, and a collaborative learning environment, Xavier Law School is poised to become a leader in legal education in India. The school strives to inspire students to pursue justice, equity, and service, while fostering a deep sense of responsibility toward society

About the Conference

“The Constitution is not a mere lawyers' document, it is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the age.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

Over 75 years, the Indian Constitution has proven to be a resilient, dynamic document that has guided India through challenges and changes. The Indian Constitution's resilience lies not just in its legal robustness but in its dynamic capacity to safeguard democratic principles, protect rights, and adapt to the changing needs of society. As India looks ahead to its next 75 years, the Constitution remains a beacon of hope, embodying the nation's commitment to unity in diversity, democracy, and justice for all its citizens. The title of the Conference acknowledges the importance and timelines of the conference, and emphasizes a forward-looking approach to the several prospective towards the future of our Indian constitution. It recognizes the need to anticipate and address future challenges the Indian constitution might face.

Xavier Law School at XIM UNIVERSITY, Bhubaneswar is organising the 2^nd Law Conference on 75 Years of the Indian Constitution: Reflection, Resilience and Road Ahead, to be held on 24^th & 25^th of January, 2025, in the New Campus of XIM University.

Unpublished original research articles from students, faculty members, researchers and research scholars on any contemporary issues in Constitution are invited.

Eligibility

Students (Authors and Participants)

Research Scholars, Academicians, Industry Experts, Practitioners and Others

Theme

• Federalism in action: Balancing State and Central powers over 75 Years.
• Role of Judiciary in upholding Constitutional Morality.
• Secularism in the Indian Constitution: Challenges and adaptations.
• Impact of Constitutional Amendments on Social and Economic Transformation.
• Strengthening Democratic Institutions: Lessons from 75 Years of Indian Democracy.
• Gender Justice and the Constitution: Progress, Challenges, and the Way Forward.
• Environmental Jurisprudence in India: A Constitutional Perspective.
• Economic Justice under the Constitution: From Directive Principles to Realities.
• Social Justice and Affirmative Action: Reassessing Reservations and Inclusivity.
• The Constitution and Indigenous Rights: Progress and New Challenges.
• India's Foreign Policy and the Constitution: Balancing Sovereignty and Global Obligations.
• Evolution of Rights in a Digital Era: Privacy, Data Protection, and Freedom of Speech.
• Constitutional Protection against Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Care.
• Any other topic related to the Constitution of India.

Submission Categories

- Participation and Presentation

- Only Presentation

Formatting Guidelines

• The abstract must be in English.
• The word limit for the abstract is 250-300 words, with 5 Keywords.
• Abstracts should clearly mention the title of the proposed paper, the central idea of the paper and the research method to be applied in brief.
• Every abstract must be accompanied by a cover page containing the name, affiliation, and contact details of the author(s). If there is more than one author, details of co-authors should also be mentioned.
• Submission of the abstract shall be in the ic-conference@xim.edu.in
• The font should be Times New Roman, 12 font size and with 1.5 line spacing

Submission Guidelines

• The final paper must be in English.
• The paper must be original and similarity index is restricted upto 10%.
• The word limit of the paper including tables, diagrams, illustrations, references, etc. should be between 3000- 5000 words.
• Every paper must be accompanied with a cover page containing the name of the author(s), affiliation, and their contact details. If there is more than one author, the co-authors should also register.
• The paper should be in (.doc) or (.docx) format.
• The font should be in Times New Roman, size 12 with 1.5 line spacing.
• Footnotes should be in font Times New Roman, size 10 with single-line spacing.
• Author(s) should follow a uniform style of citation throughout the paper.
• Author(s) shall get a maximum of 15 minutes to present their paper.
• Submission of the final paper shall be in the ic-conference@xim.edu.

Registration Fees

INR 300*: STUDENTS (AUTHORS AND PARTICIPANTS)

INR 500*: RESEARCH SCHOLARS, ACADEMICIANS, INDUSTRY EXPERTS, PRACTITIONERS AND OTHERS

*INCLUSIVE OF GST

Registration Process

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Important Dates

Submission Procedure

All Abstract and Papers should be submitted to ic-conference@xim.edu.in

Participants facing issues in submission shall mail us at lcc@xim.edu.in

Contact Information

Email id- lcc@xim.edu.in

• Sheeza Shahid- 6204550441
• Zoyena Parwez- 7761073473