Call For Papers: National Conference On Indianisation Of Legal System By DBRANLU Sonepat [Submit By 12th April]

The Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPPGG) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, in knowledge partnership with the Indian Law Institute (ILI), Delhi and Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, Haryana, is organizing a National Conference on the Indianisation of Legal System on 20th April 2025. This academic conclave seeks to create a vibrant platform for discussing the relevance and integration of India's ancient jurisprudential principles with contemporary legal reforms.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, in collaboration with the Indian Law Institute (ILI), Delhi, and Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, Haryana, has announced the National Conference on the Indianisation of Legal System. The event aims to foster a national dialogue on integrating indigenous legal philosophies with contemporary Indian jurisprudence.

The conference presents a unique opportunity for scholars, legal professionals, and students to critically engage with India's rich legal heritage, the newly enacted criminal codes—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—and the evolving use of legal technology in judicial processes.

Key Highlights

• Theme: Bridging Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra with Modern Legal Systems
• Objective: To revisit and integrate ancient Indian jurisprudence with modern legal reforms and technological advancements.
• Special Focus: Role of SUPACE and SUVAS in legal adjudication; restorative justice in new criminal laws.

Call for Papers

Participants are invited to submit original research papers on the theme and the following sub-themes:

Sub-Themes:

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra

• Vedic Jurisprudence
• Hindu Family Law
• Environmental Jurisprudence in Ancient India
• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
• SUPACE
• SUVAS
• Digital Transformation in Judiciary

2. New Criminal Laws

3. Technology in Legal Systems

Best papers will be selected for presentation and may be published (subject to peer review).

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 12^th April, 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 14^th April, 2025
• Payment for Registration: 18^th April, 2025
• Conference Date/ Paper Presentation: 20^th April, 2025

Registration link – Click here

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 400–500 words with title, sub-theme, and author details
• Full Paper: Word format (.doc/.docx), Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing
• Footnoting Style: Indian Law Institute Rules (ILI Footnoting Guide)
• Submission Email: cppgg@dbranlu.ac.in

Registration Fee Details

For Paper Presenters:

• Students: ₹500
• Professionals: ₹1000
• Organizing Committee Members: Exempted from any fee

For Audience ( Non-presenters):

• Students: ₹250
• Professionals: ₹500

Payment Details:

Account Name: REGISTRAR DBRANLU RAI SEMINAR

Account No: 50100156483861

IFSC Code: HDFC0003433

Organizing Institutions

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat
• Indian Law Institute (ILI), Delhi
• Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad, Haryana

Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPPGG)

A pioneer research centre, at DBRANLU promoting sustainable development, evidence-based policymaking, and justice-oriented reforms.

Organising Committee

• Patron-In Chief: Shri Ashok Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, DBRANLU, Sonepat
• Conference Director: Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Mishra, Professor of Law & Registrar Director, Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance, DBRANLU, Sonepat
• Conference Co-Director: Dr. Puja Jaiswal, Dean Academic Affairs and Head of Department DBRANLU, Sonepat
• Conference Co-Director: Dr. Balwinder Kaur, Associate Professor, DBRANLU, Sonepat

Contact

cppgg@dbranlu.ac.in

For more details, refer to the brochure here.