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. The concept of rights represents respect for human life and its needs–biological, individual, social, political and civil. Right to Equality is one of the basic interests of the social human recognising the equal dignity and liberty of all. The basic right of humans to equal treatment has arisen out of centuries of continued existence in social categories and hierarchies that have ensured the dominion of the dominant over the other. Hence, modern constitutions, by recognising right to equality, have been pursuing a transformative goal of achieving greater dignity for all. The formal promise and enforcement of equality through constitutional provisions might not always be enough. We need to constantly revisit our rules and processes of interaction so that they may remain in consonance with the fundamental rights. This conference is aimed to initiate new discourses and continue the existing conversations on the furtherance of right to equality, specially in the light of the contemporary developments across jurisdictions.
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
This includes challenges of achieving equality in areas of:
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).
*The word limit is exclusive of the abstract and the footnotes. The prescribed word limit may be relaxed up to 10%, at the discretion of the Editorial Board.
The conference is open to Academicians, Practitioners, Law students and students of Politics and Social Sciences. The Conference will be held in a hybrid mode. The participants may participate either in the online or offline mode. University shall provide accommodation, on request for which separate payment has to be made.
Submissions are expected to be an original work of the author(s) and meet high academic standards. The following guidelines ought to be followed:
*Trophies and certificates will be awarded to winners in each theme along with publication of their manuscripts
| Sr No. | Registration Category | Amount for (Indian Citizens) | Amount for (Foreign Nationals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academicians and Professionals | Single Author: 2000/- Co-authorship: 3000/- | 80 USD |
| 2 | Research Scholars and Students | Single Author: 1500/- Co-authorship: 2000/- | 40 USD |
| 3 | Faculty (Nirma University) | Single Author: 1000/- Co-authorship: 1500/- | —- |
| 4 | Research Scholars and Students (Nirma University) | Single Author: 500/- Co-authorship: 700/- | —- |
| 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 |
Chief Patron:
Prof. (Dr.) Madhuri Parikh, Director and Dean (I/c)
Conference Coordinators:
Dr. Vikashkumar Upadhyay, Assistant Professor
Ms. Shriya Bhojwani, Assistant Professor
Mr. Abhas Srivastava, Assistant Professor
Student Conveners:
Netra Singhmar | Convenor, ICRE | +91-9530299542
Vanshika Mathur | Co-Convenor, ICRE | +91- 85599 60958
Arusha Mishra | Secretary, ICRE | +91 7398951281
In case of any query, kindly drop an email at ilnu.conference@nirmauni.ac.in or contact the respective convenor