About the University

Navrachana University is a Private University established under the Gujarat Private University Act, 2009. The University has Five schools: the School of Business and Law, the School of Engineering and Technology, the School of Liberal Studies and Education, the School of Environmental Design and Architecture, and the School of Science.

We have around 22 programs across all the schools. The University has embarked on a new educational paradigm that simultaneously emphasizes disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, professional, and general education.

About the School of Business & Law

Working in close association with the industry and the academic experts, right from the curriculum development stage to student’s projects, internships and work placements, School of Business and Law at NUV offers several unique undergraduate and postgraduate level programs in the field of Management (BBA and MBA), Law (BBA-LLB Integrated & LLM).

About the Conference

The National Conference on Transforming Law and Justice: Perspective and Pathways for the 21st Century, organized by theFaculty of Law from the School of Business and Law, Navrachana University, aims to foster a dialogue on the changing landscape of law and justice in the 21st century. This conference presents an exceptional opportunity for legal scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, and students to engage in deep discussions on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the legal system today.

With a focus on innovative pathways and progressive perspectives, the conference will address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the legal and justice systems, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications. Join us as we explore emerging trends, reimagine the role of legal institutions, and chart a progressive course for the future of law and justice in the 21st century.

Participants will engage in a variety of thematic sessions covering crucial issues such as access to justice for vulnerable communities, the role of tribunals and fast-track courts, the use of digital tools in legal proceedings, and the prospects of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms. The conference will also examine international perspectives on justice, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of how global trends impact domestic legal reforms.

This is a unique platform to collaborate, share knowledge, and build pathways toward a more just, equitable, and forward-looking legal system.

Who can attend?

The conference is open to Academicians, Judicial Officers, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners, Students of Law, Political Science, and other relevant disciplines, and other stakeholders on the emerging issues and related areas of the broader sub-themes.

Theme

Participants of the National Conference can submit their research papers and make presentations on the following sub-themes. The sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive.

  • Procedural aspects of the Civil Justice System: Issues, Prospects, and Challenges
  • Role of Tribunals and Fast-Track Courts for Efficient Justice Delivery
  • Bar and Bench: Need of Interplay for Efficient Justice Delivery System
  • Prospects and Challenges for Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanism
  • Contemporary Challenges to the Constitution of India.
  • Innovative Tools, Technologies and Digital Transformations in Legal System: Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges
  • Access to Justice for Vulnerable Communities
  • Reimagining the Criminal Justice System in the Light of the New Criminal Laws
  • International Justice: Prospects and Challenges to a Just & Equitable World
  • Judicial Accountability and Transparency: Pathways to Trust and Reform

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract Submission:
    • The abstract of a research paper on any of the given themes shall be duly submitted via the link.
    • The abstract shall not exceed 300 words
    • Save your abstract file as: First Name_Abstract.
    • Example: If the first author’s name is Aarav, the file should be named Aarav_Abstract.
  • It should include the following:
    • Title of the paper
    • Keywords
    • Name of the author/s
    • Designation
    • Name of the institution
    • E-mail address
    • Contact details:

How to Register?

Interested candidates can register via the link given at the end of the post.

Fee

  • Academicians, Research scholars, and Professionals: Rs. 1250/-.
  • Students: Rs. 750/-.
  • Participation is reserved on a first come first serve basis.

Important dates

1 Date of submission of abstract 3rd January 2025
2 Date of confirmation of abstract 7th January 2025
34 Date of Full Paper Submission & RegistrationDate of National Conference 18th January 2025- 25th January 2025

Contact

For further information, please contact conference.nuv@gmail.com.

Click here to submit abstract.

Click here to register & pay.

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