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About the University/Organization

School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, is one of India’s leading law schools, ranked 15th among Indian law institutions by NIRF in 2024. Accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC in 2022, the university is widely recognized for academic excellence, interdisciplinary education, and a holistic learning approach.

SLCU (School of Law, CHRIST) regularly conducts national and international legal events, symposia, guest lectures, and writing competitions. Its emphasis on experiential learning in moot court, ADR, and legal research has made it a top choice for aspiring lawyers. The Corporate Law Committee of SLCU plays a vital role in curating high-caliber events focused on emerging legal domains.

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About the Event

The Colloquium on Competition Law, themed “Antitrust in the Age of Algorithms: Reimagining Competition Law for the Digital Economy,” is a national-level academic platform for students, scholars, legal professionals, and academicians to critically engage with the regulatory challenges of digital markets.

This hybrid colloquium aims to re-examine traditional antitrust frameworks in light of AI-driven systems, algorithmic collusion, data monopolies, and the emergence of platform-based dominance. Participants will explore whether current competition laws are adequately equipped to handle market dynamics governed by complex digital ecosystems.

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Event Timeline

Stage	Date
Call for Papers	19th July 2025
Last Date for Submission	20th August 2025
Announcement of Selected Manuscripts	25th August 2025
Colloquium Date (Inaugural + Presentation)	1st September 2025

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Format and Structure

The Colloquium will include a Panel Discussion, followed by Paper Presentations. The event will be conducted in a hybrid mode, allowing selected participants to present either physically at the CHRIST University Central Campus in Bengaluru or virtually.

• Submissions must range between 3500 to 5000 words, with an abstract not exceeding 300 words.
• Only selected authors will be required to register and pay the participation fee.
• Papers will be peer-reviewed and evaluated on originality, coherence, and alignment with the theme.
• Co-authorship is allowed (maximum of 2 authors). Selected papers may be published in an edited volume.

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Location and Mode

Venue: Central Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560029
Mode: Hybrid (Offline + Online Presentation Options Available)

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Additional Highlights

• Prizes:
  • 1st Prize: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate
  • 2nd Prize: ₹8,000 + Trophy + Certificate
  • 3rd Prize: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Certificates will be awarded to all selected presenters.
• Selected papers may be considered for publication in an edited book by a reputed publisher.
• Panel discussion to be conducted on-campus by legal scholars and industry experts.
• Presenters must confirm the mode of presentation (online/offline) upon selection. No proxy presentations allowed.

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Eligibility

Open to:

• UG/PG Law Students
• Research Scholars
• Academicians
• Legal Professionals
• Industry Participants

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Registration Fee

Category	Amount
Single Author	₹800
Co-Authors	₹1100

Note: Fee is applicable only upon selection of manuscript.

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FAQs

Q1: Who can participate in the colloquium?
A: Law students, scholars, academicians, and legal professionals with interest in competition law and digital regulation.

Q2: What is the mode of the event?
A: The colloquium will be held in hybrid mode – both in-person (Bangalore) and online participation are allowed.

Q3: Can two people co-author a paper?
A: Yes, co-authorship of up to 2 authors is allowed. Preference is given to teams including at least one academician, scholar, or practitioner.

Q4: Will participants receive a certificate?
A: Yes, certificates will be awarded to all selected paper presenters.

Q5: What is the prize for the winners?
A: Top 3 papers will be awarded cash prizes, trophies, and certificates.

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Important Links

Resource	Link
Registration Form	Click Here
Submission Portal	Submit Here
Official Website	Visit Here

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Downloadables

Colloquium Brochure (PDF)

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Contact

Faculty Coordinators:
corporatelawcommittee@law.christuniversity.in

Prof. Fincy Pallissery, Asst. Prof. Bhuvneshwar Rai, Assoc. Prof. Sivananda Kumar

Convenors:
Karthik Vijayanand – +91 89393 38552
Deepika Singh – +91 99554 95366

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