MNLU Nagpur is organizing National Seminar on Changing Contours of Personal Laws in India in the month of January, 2023
About MNLU NAGPUR:
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur was established by the Government of Maharashtra in 2016. It is an academic fraternity of individuals determined for excellence and holistic development in order to contribute effectively to the society.
About the National Seminar
The National Seminar on ‘Changing Contours of Personal Laws in India’ envisions to provide a platform for deliberations on nuances of personal laws in India. Personal laws are unique in multiple ways, as it deals with relationship between two or more individuals based on various socio, economic, cultural, and legal factors. The status and rights of an individual are the cornerstone of personal laws. Thus, this Seminar organised by the University is to comprehend the issues and challenges; and changing facets of personal laws in India.
Sub Themes
Constitution of India and Personal Laws
- Individual Autonomy and Right to Marriage in Contemporary Society
- Rights of Women and Personal Laws
- Ensuring Gender Justice to Woman under Personal Laws
- Right to Privacy and Personal Laws
Matrimonial Rights and Obligations
- Law of Maintenance in India
- Property Rights of Women in India
- Child Custody and Welfare
- Changing Facets of Matrimonial Home
Family Dispute Resolution Mechanism
- Understanding Family Dispute Resolutions in India
- Issues and Prospects of Mediation in Matrimonial Disputes
- Efficacy of Family Courts in India
- Role of ADR in Family Dispute Settlement
- Conflict Management within the Family
- Violence within the Family
Contemporary Developments in Personal Laws
- Cohabitation and Personal Laws
- Family Models/Patterns in Contemporary Society
- Common Civil Code versus Uniform Civil Code
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Personal Laws
- Matrimonial Property Jurisprudence in India
- Comparative and International Family Law
Submission Guidelines
- The word limit of the paper shall be 4000-5000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
- Name and details of Author and Co-author.
- The line spacing for the main text and footnotes should be in 1.5 and 1, respectively. (Endnotes are not permitted).
- The paper must be in single column lay out with margins justified on both sides.
- The main text should be in 12 font size and footnotes should be in 10 font size, Normal, Times New Roman and justified.
- Uniform mode of citation must be followed; preferably MNLU, Nagpur mode of citation.
- The File Name shall be strictly in the following nomenclature. For Example: Name of Author _ Title of paper.
- The abstract and full paper must be submitted in .doc format.
- Plagiarism declaration statement in the e-mail. (The Plagiarism limit is as per UGC regulations).
How to Submit
Interested participants can submit their submissions through the link provided at the end of the post
Registration Fees
- Students/ Research Scholars (Single Author) 800/- per person
- Students/Research Scholars (Co-Author) 750/- per person
- Faculties/Professionals/Others 1,000/- per person
- Faculties/Professionals/Others (Co-Author) 900/- per person
How to Register?
Participants can register through the link provided at the end of the post
Important Dates
- Submission of Abstract: January 10, 2023
- Confirmation of Abstract Selection: January 20, 2023
- Deadline for Fee Payment and Registration: January 30, 2023
- Submission of Full Paper: February 20, 2023
- Seminar Date: March 3 and 4, 2023
Location
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, Waranga, Nagpur-441108, Maharashtra, India
Contact Information
For further queries contact ccpl@nlunagpur.ac.in
Source: Lawctopus
