About The Faculty Of Law

In its robust academic rigor, the institution has in its short span of time been able to notch excellence in different young minds. The pedagogy that drives them in unravelling the academic quest is demonstrative and Socratic in trait. Often, they are accustomed to modern-day challenges from the different contemporary issues being unveiled and made them juxtapose the theoretical parts of law with its application. The reason for this, students are left to be critical in thinking of the diversified aspect of the issues at hand. The essence of legal writing and its articulation is one of the fundamentals in ascending in the field of law, which in a sense, therefore, is being taken special care of.

In the lead of which therefore the institution is driven by faculties who are well experienced and enhanced in enlivening the student's needs with the pragmatic world, in making them train and participate in regular moot court competitions while fostering their interest in legal research and writing. In addition to that other than law, in different co-curricular activities students are encouraged to participate towards developing their personalities and confidence. The department for which regularly organizes different activities such as public speaking, debate competition, article writing competition, etc. Vivid reading, prolific writing and excellent orating are the three sacred stones on which the students are nurtured to become the leaders of their respective and aspiring fields. Inquisitiveness for knowledge and deep learning of law are the fundamentals in making the institution a place of repute and excellence.

About The Two Days International Conference

India is unique in its demagogic structure. Being decked up in different diversities, the country has its own challenges to meet the constitutional paradigm. In its 77th year of independence, the constitution has lived up in myriads of societal upheavals while proving to be resilient inevitably. Democracy today is thriving like such in scores of conflicts, which are perniciously affecting the constitutionalism of the country. As in the present trace public opinion is subservient to the parliamentary model of democracy, and defection in political parties is leaving the vibrant repels in the society.

The problem has unfurled to be serious in nature since democracy is embedded within the mobocracy. In connection to such the result has been delipidating. The countrymen are losing their hopes in the democratic model, and in consequence, the arbitrariness of power is rising rampantly. In consequence, the unequivocal faceoff between the judiciary and legislature is visibly jostling against each other. Parliament is sovereign in itself, and the clamour of its sovereign character has continued since independence. But the present democracy is witnessing in its law-making power a challenge and an undemocratic cacophony.

Our constitution has provided for the space for an ordinance, which in need to meet the emergent situation is sought for being employable, but the present practice is deteriorating, where in recent practices laws for the country have been witnessed passing through the ordinance-making power, which in sense is a threat for democracy. The role of the governor has become significant, who is in nature seen playing the role of smothering through political influences. The election commission is subject to that to what extent playing the role independently is again a question of thought.

On the other hand, the judiciary in its sphere of judicial appointment has been in a debate of accountability and checks and balances. The collegium system is in the exchange of criticism and for which the role of appointment is still an unsolved matrix yet. The dictum of judicial primacy has been continuing since 1993. The shift in primacy from the executive to the Chief Justice with the fellow judges with whom the collegium is made has been in question in different democratic platforms. The subject is unsolved yet, and in wonder to meet the solution further, though several of the endeavours are taken from the quarters but the question of maintaining the checks and balances is always at the surface to take the attention on.

The 2015 judgment striking down the National Judicial Appointment Act 2014 in calling for it as ultra vires, has raised the debate of judicial supremacy over legislative primacy. The debate is continuing and is in look for a better system to emerge.

The Right to Privacy in the Puttaswamy case in the year 2017 has been given ratification within the fundamental rights. As technology in the prosperous society is arising blatantly the right to being ratified is apparently squeezed within. Data protection and the concern regarding its access have become a challenge in different spheres. The law in that hemisphere playing the role of a catalyst is the subject of adherence. Since the benign nexus is being drawn inevitably the manner in which social media and the e-contents in it, as well as cloud computing and Google database, are at work in maintaining the prestigious right are the bottlenecks and much in discussion in our regular quest of the democratic affairs that in the manner the privacy be well maintained. It is in a sense, therefore, the subject afloat to be of importance and in vigour regularly while dribbling with the technological heist. As society is growing in its nooks and corners, so is the pragmatic and sovereign ambit of the folks at large.

Much of the Western influences have been already in place, and are in play in today's democratic world. The societal relationship has been in such influences perching above the societal embargo and stipulations. The institution of marriage has undergone much to its changes, and accordingly, the right to choose has become a right of priority, a reflection of which same-sex marriage has become a subject of debate. The institution has seen much of its water being flown down, and in the constitutional crux, the right to marry one wishes is at the zenith of its discussion. The constitutional values and the societal paradigm to an extent at rest have been in question to ratify the sanctity of such marriage. Equivalently, the rights of the men have been rattling, in the realm of their sexual harassment. Protection for them has been the concern and to maintain the quantum of equality and substantiate gender justice constitutionalism is in hoax, which is in need therefore mend carefully to span the societal flow gracefully. Menstruation is a right that has obtained, like other rights in the Western World, a subject of leave from the workplace. In India, the subject is still a challenge and warrants importance, though the matter is in vigilance but the light of the day to meet is still being anticipated.

The list is an unending phenomenon which the democratic vigour is throttling to make its presence successful. The conference in the face of such leaden-headed hurdles is in an attempt to provide an interminable brief of advocacy in finding through its exchange of thoughts the path against the travesty. The importance therefore for the conference is premium which in place would draw brilliant minds to head together towards sparkling the course of redeeming the democratic ethos and its essence successfully.

Call For Papers

The International Conference on "CONSTITUTIONALISM AND THE PRESENT DEMOCRACY: THE CHALLENGES AHEAD", organized by the Faculty of Law, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur will be held on th th 27 - 28 October 2023. The Conference invites contributions in the form of full-length scholarly papers documenting original and substantial research work.

Theme & Sub-themes

THEMES	SUB-THEMES
Democracy And Governance	i) Anti-defection and Public Opinion ii) Ordinance and the Parliamentary democracy iii) Union Territories and the Parliament iv) Judiciary and Artificial Intelligence v) Reservation Policy and Conflict: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions vi) Appointment of the Judges and Checks and Balances vii) Election Commission and Free and Fair election
Technology And Law	i) Privacy and Data Protection ii) Cyber Security and Cyber Crime iii) Intellectual Property and Technology iv) Artificial Intelligence and Automation v) E-Commerce and Consumer Protection vi) Social Media and Online Content vii) Internet Governance and Net Neutrality
Gender Justice And Equality	i) Marital Rape and Sanctity of Marriage ii) Same-Sex Marriage and Constitutional Values iii) Sexual Harassment and Protection of Males in the Workplaces iv) Menstrual Leave and Workplace Equity v) Transgender Rights and Identity vi) Gender and Politics vii) Gender and Education

N.B.: Contributions relevant to the subject of the conference other than the one mentioned are also welcome.

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission:

• 1. The abstract must be developed on an A4 sheet in Word Document Format typed in Times New Roman in 12 font size with 1.5 line spacing in not more than 300 words. It should not contain more than Eight Keywords.
  2. The abstract should contain personal details of the author(s) in the order: Title of the paper, Name, Designation, Institute / University / College / Organization, Contact number, E-mail and address of correspondence of the author(s).
  3. Kindly indicate the name of the main author for correspondence in case of more than one author.
  4. Acceptance of Abstract will be communicated via Email by 20 September 2023.
  

Full Paper Submission:

The following guidelines should be followed:

• 1. The word limit of the paper shall be 5000-6000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
  2. The main text of the full paper should be in Times New Roman with a font size of 12 and a line spacing of 1.5.
  3. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with spacing of 1.0 (Endnotes are not permitted).
  4. One-inch margins should be maintained on all four sides of the pages.
  5. Citation Style: Bluebook, 20 edition.
  6. Full papers have to be submitted in (Word) .doc format.
  7. The full paper must be emailed to lawconference@kalingauniversity.ac.in with the subject th “SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE” on or before 10 October 2023 in (Word) .doc format.
  8. The participants are also required to submit their full paper in the registration form.
  9. Registration is mandatory upon acceptance of the abstract. The link to the registration form will be shared via email with the selected participants.
  

Rules For Participation

• 1. No abstract or full paper shall be accepted after the last date of submission.
  2. Only the selected abstracts will be permitted for presentation.
  3. Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors and at least one author must attend the Conference to present the paper.
  4. All submissions must be the author's original and unpublished work.
  5. More than 10% similarity will attract immediate disqualification.
  

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract	20th September 2023
Confirmation of Abstract	25th September 2023
Last date for Registration and Payment	10th October 2023
Submission of Full Paper	10th October 2023
International Conference	27th - 28th October 2023

Mode Of The Conference

Hybrid Mode (both online & offline)

• Note: It is mandatory for the participants domiciled in Chhattisgarh to be physically present on both the dates of the conference at the venue i.e., Kalinga University, Naya Raipur.
  

Registration Fee

1. Students / Scholars - Paper Presentation	INR 800/-
2. Academician / Industry Persons - Paper Presentation	INR 1000/-
3. Students / Scholars - Participation only	INR 400/-
4. Academician / Industry Persons - Participation only	INR 400/-

Awards

• 1. Certificate/ E-Certificate will be provided to every Participant.
  2. Certificate of Merit will be provided to 3 best paper presentations.
  3. 10 best selected papers will be published in reputed journals (UGC care group - 2 or Scopus indexed).
  4. Other Selected papers will be published in an edited book with ISBN number.
  5. Conference proceedings will be released in inauguration of the Conference.

Note :

(1) Author has to pay the Fee for the publication in journal.
(2) Soft copy of the book/proceeding shall be provided to the authors. * Hard copy will be provided on request with applicable charges.

Accommodation Within Campus

• 1. Accommodation will be provided only to participants from outside Raipur at cost of Rs. 800/- per day.
  2. No TA/DA will be provided to the participants by the organizers.

Chief Patrons

Patrons

Advisory Committee

Co-convenors

Organizing Committee

Student Coordinators

• Ashutosh Singh
  3rd Semester BA LLB, +91-9098403076
  
  Akanksha Sharma
  3rd Semester LLB, +91-9399818010
  
  Dhruti Dewangan
  7th Semester BA LLB, +91-8349329343
  
  Himanshu Ranjan
  9th Semester BA LLB, +91-9122608316
  

Mail your queries to:

• lawconference@kalingauniversity.ac.in or call any of the Student Coordinators.