CfP: National Conference on Basic Structure Doctrine by Al Azhar Law College [Apirl 29-30; Online]: Submit by April 15

Al Azhar Law College is organizing a National Conference on Basic Structure Doctrine and is inviting submissions for the same.

About the College

Al Azhar Law College (AALC) is a part of the Al Azhar group of institutions which owns 12 institutions with over 6000 students. Established in 2013, the College is approved by the Bar Council of India and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

About Call for Papers

Invitation for Research Papers and paper presentation on the Relevance of Basic Structure Doctrine in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Kesavananda Bharati Decision.

The Kesavananda Bharati decision, one of the most significant judicial dictums in the history of Indian constitutional law, brought in the concept of “basic structure” which restraints the amending power of the Indian Parliament.

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark decision, we invite submissions of research papers that explore the various aspects of the basic structure doctrine and its impact on Indian constitutional law.

Contributors may explore topics such as the historical context of the Kesavananda Bharati decision the reasoning behind the basic structure doctrine, its evolution over the years, and its practical implications for the Indian legal system.

Papers may also delve into the various debates and controversies surrounding the doctrine, such as its scope, limitations, and the possibility of judicial abuse of power.

This call for papers and presentations aims to provide a platform for critical analysis and discussion of the basic structure doctrine and its journey over the last 50 years.

It is our hope that this discourse will contribute to a deeper understanding of this important legal principle and its implications for the Indian legal system.

Eligibility

Research papers are invited from UG & PG Students, Research Scholars, Lawyers and Academicians. Authors will also get an opportunity to present their papers at the conference. The best author and presenter will be rewarded.

Sub-themes

• Basic Structure Doctrine – Origin and Reasons
• Amending Power of the Parliament and Basic Structure Doctrine
• Basic Structure Doctrine as a Saviour of the Indian Constitution
• Parliamentary Democracy and Basic Structure Doctrine
• Evolution of Basic Structure Doctrine in the Past 50 Years

Submission Guidelines

• The medium of submission and presentation will be English. Only one co-author is allowed.
• All entries must be original and unpublished work of the author(s) and should not have been submitted for publication/published elsewhere in any form.
• Any plagiarism will not be entertained.
• The authors should follow the OSCOLA standard of footnoting.
• The abstract must be submitted electronically via the Google form attached herein and should contain no more than 350 words.
• The full paper should be between 3500 – 4000 words (excluding the footnotes).
• The main text should be in Times New Roman with a font size of 12 and spacing of 1.5.
• All references must be in the form of footnotes. The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single spacing.

How to Submit?

The abstract must also contain the following details Title of the Paper, Theme of the Paper, Name of the author, University/Institution/Organization, email address and mobile number. The selected abstracts will be informed via email at conferenceaalc@gmail.com

Full papers must be submitted electronically via email to conferenceaalc@gmail.com. 

Publication

Full papers submitted on or before the last date of submission shall be considered for publication. All papers submitted will be primarily reviewed by the editorial board and selected papers will be submitted for the next level. Publication of the paper will only be done after this final review.

Registration Fee

• Academicians, Practitioners and Professionals: Rs. 500/- per person.
• Research Scholars and Students: Rs. 250/- per person.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: 15th April 2023
• Submission of Full Paper: 25th April 2023

In case of any queries, please contact:

• Madhuri Anand, Asst. Prof., AALC (8590155999)
• N.N. Adhila (9074418102)

Source: Lawctopus