About the University/Organization
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad is a premier legal institution in India, known for its excellence in legal research, education, and policy development. With the Centre for Constitutional Law, Public Policy and Good Governance and the Access to Justice Program, the university has been at the forefront of constitutional discourse and transformative legal thinking. The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law (IJCL) is a reputed peer-reviewed publication hosted by the university.
About the Event
The Dignity Law: Practice and Promise Conference is the inaugural edition of a scholarly event curated to engage with the evolving jurisprudence of human dignity. This conference seeks to explore dignity not just as an aspirational or rhetorical tool but as a substantive constitutional norm and a critical principle shaping Indian legal practice, judicial reasoning, pedagogy, and public life.
Scholars, legal professionals, researchers, and students are invited to critically engage with the transformative potential of dignity as a doctrinal anchor and ethical ideal.
Event Timeline
Stage | Date |
---|---|
Event Dates | 5-6 July 2025 |
Abstract Submission Deadline | Refer to Brochure |
Confirmation of Abstracts | Will be communicated via email |
Full Paper Submission | Dates will be shared upon selection |
Format and Structure
The conference will feature multiple academic presentation sessions based on selected abstracts. The participants will present their papers before a panel comprising faculty members, practitioners, and fellow researchers. Each session will include Q&A and feedback segments.
Submissions are expected to address dignity as a:
- Doctrinal principle in judicial reasoning
- Guiding ethic in legal pedagogy and practice
- Framework for evaluating state action
- Normative tool for rights-claiming in marginalized communities
- Bridge between constitutional morality and governance
Submissions from allied disciplines are welcome.
Location and Mode
Venue: NALSAR University of Law, Justice City, Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Mode: Offline (in-person participation only)
Additional Highlights
- Publication Opportunity for selected full papers
- Presentation Certificates for all presenters
- Networking opportunity with legal scholars and policy professionals
- Interdisciplinary participation encouraged
Eligibility:
- Academics, law students, researchers, legal professionals, and policy practitioners
- Students from other social science and humanities disciplines interested in law and public policy
Registration Fee: To be announced in the detailed brochure
Mentors/Judges: Faculty from NALSAR, editorial board of IJCL, and invited senior academics
Team/Individual: Individual submissions only
FAQs
Q1: Who can submit abstracts?
A: Anyone from academia, practice, or research in law and allied fields.
Q2: Will there be publication opportunities?
A: Yes, selected papers will be considered for publication in the Indian Journal of Constitutional Law or other affiliated publications.
Q3: Is travel or accommodation provided?
A: Details regarding logistical support will be shared after abstract selection.
Q4: Can I co-author an abstract?
A: Abstracts must be submitted individually.
Q5: Do I need to be from a law background to participate?
A: No. Students and scholars from allied disciplines are welcome.
Important Links
Resource | Link |
Brochure & Guidelines | Download Here |
Registration Form | dignitylawconf@nalsar.ac.in |
Official Website | NALSAR Website |
Downloadables
Poster
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Contact
Email: dignitylawconf@nalsar.ac.in
Phone: Vishnu Bandarupalli: 9989374941
Ishika Garg: 9949359534
Kartheek Vegasana: 7330643612
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