Conference on Seventy-Five Years of the Constitution of India

About RGNUL

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (Patiala) was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a Law University of National stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalisation and liberalization.

About the Conference

The Constitution of India, which became fully operative on 26 January, 1950 laid down the foundation of Rule of law with all the dimensions of justice- social, economic or adjudicative. In its dynamic and unrelenting forming of Seventy-five years, it endeavoured to consolidate the Human Rights instinct and all cornered justice guided with liberty, freedom and brotherhood.

Target Audience

• Judges
• Advocates
• Academicians
• Law Students
• Government Officials and Policymakers
• Members and Officers of Legal Services
• Authorities
• NGOs and human rights organisations

Theme & sub themes

• The Constitution of India and the Constitutions of Developed Countries like U.S.A, UK, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, France, Germany, Japan and other countries
• The Constitution of India and the of Constitution of the Developing countries
• The Constitution of India and the Constitutions of Under-developed Countries
• The Constitution of India and International Relations
• The Constitution of India and International Law
• The Constitution of India: Development, Directions & Dimensions
• Constitutionalism in India: Theoretical Foundations
• Federalism and Power Sharing: Lessons from Major Constitutions
• Asymmetric Federalism: Models Across Jurisdictions
• Social Justice: Comparative Perspectives
• Judicial Appointments: Comparative Perspectives
• Judicial Independence: Comparative Perspectives
• Secularism and Religious Freedom: Contemporary Developments
• Local Governance: India and Abroad
• Constitutional Perspectives on Decolonisation of Indian Law
• The Constitution of India and Indian Knowledge Systems
• Basic Structure and Constitutional Identity of India
• Constitution and Human Rights in major Constitutions of the World
• Constitutional Justice and Social Equity: Promise v. Practice
• Constitutional Amendments: Comparative Perspectives
• Legal Aid and Access to Justice: Comparative Innovations and Developments

Submission Guidelines

• The abstract must range between 300 to 500 words, outlining the methodology and the tentative outcomes of the research.
• The abstract must contain 4-5 key words.
• Full Paper: The word limit for full paper submission is 4000-6000 words.
• File must be in Microsoft Word editable format (.doc/.docx).
• The Citation style to be followed is Harvard Bluebook 21st Edition.
• Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Spacing: 1.5, Alignment: Justified.
• Title must be font size 14, Times New Roman and bold.

General Guidelines

• Submission must be an original work of the author(s).
• A maximum of two authors are allowed per paper.
• A brief bio-note (maximum 150 words) of the authors to be submitted during the Registration process, detailing the designation and institutional affiliation of the author(s).
• A self-declaration must be submitted along with the full paper stating that the paper is an original work of the author(s) and that it has not been published/sent for publication anywhere else.
• Selected Manuscripts will be invited for presentation.
• Presenters are required to submit their powerpoint presentations along with the full paper.
• The details filled during the registration process shall be used for certification purposes. No request for change will be entertained later.

Registration Details

• The Conference will be held in hybrid mode.
• The registration fee is Rs. 1180/- (including GST) for online and Rs. 2360/- (including GST) for offline.
• Co-authors shall register individually.
• Registration fee for offline participants doesn’t include boarding and logistical charges.
• No request for refund shall be entertained post the payment of registration fees.
• The Participants are required to pay the registration fee by clicking on the below mentioned ‘Registration Link’.
• The Abstract is to be submitted using the ‘Submission Link’ only.

Important dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: August 01, 2025
• Last Date for Shortlisting of Abstracts: August 05, 2025
• Last Date for Registration: August 20, 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Final Manuscript: August 20, 2025

Contact

For additional queries, contact: cclg@rgnul.ac.in
Aadesh Singh (+919598226996).

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