Call For Papers: DBRANLU Conference On Indianisation Of Legal System

The Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance (CPPGG) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research and ethical governance. Under the aegis of Justice R.K. Agrawal, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and Former President of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, GOI as its Chief Patron, the Centre addresses critical issues like sustainable development and social equity through innovative, evidence-based policymaking. CPPGG organizes seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects to bridge academia and governance. Aligned with DBRANLU's mission of holistic education, the Centre promotes SDGs, capacity- building, and inclusive growth, positioning itself as a hub for transformative research and policy advocacy in Bharat.

The Conference seeks to provide a platform for critical discussions on the integration of India's rich legal heritage with contemporary legal reforms. The conference aims to revisit the foundational principles of Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra, exploring their relevance in addressing modern legal challenges while critically analyzing the transformative impact of the newly enacted criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

Call for Papers

Papers are invited that critically examine the principles of Vedic jurisprudence, Dharmashastra, and other traditional legal texts, exploring their relevance and application in the context of the Indianisation of the legal system, Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra, and the newly enacted criminal laws.

Submissions are encouraged to provide innovative insights into how ancient Bharatiya legal wisdom can inform contemporary legal debates, contribute to the reformation of criminal laws, and support the development of equitable and culturally resonant legal frameworks.

The conference aims to foster dialogue between traditional Bharatiya legal philosophies and modern jurisprudence, emphasizing their integration to address emerging challenges in law and justice. Through this discourse, the event seeks to promote a more inclusive, sustainable, and justice-oriented approach to legal systems in the 21st century.

Sub Themes for Paper

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra

• Vedic Jurisprudence

• Hindu Family Law

• Environmental Discourse in Vedic Tradition

2. New Criminal Laws

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

• Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita

• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

3. Use of Technological Tools in Adjudication

• SUPACE (Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court Efficiency)

• SUVAS (Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software)

• Other technological tools aiding judicial processes.

The conference will provide a platform to explore these diverse themes and deliberate on the ways in which Bharatiya jurisprudence can enrich contemporary legal thought and practice. The listed themes are not exhaustive, and other related topics can be included.

NOTE: The selected submissions will be presented by the authors at the Technical Sessions of the conference in hybrid mode.

Selected research papers (after peer review) may be published in the form of edited book. The abstracts/papers will be selected on a competitive selection process. The selection criteria inter alia will be relevance to the broad theme; quality of the abstract, etc.

The abstract of paper should be approximately 400-500 words.

It should indicate:

(1) Title of Papers

(2) Sub-theme of Conference

(3) Presenter's brief description, on a separate page, including name, designation, educational qualification, professional status, experience, correspondence address and mobile number.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

• Author's Title & Name, University/Organization, Paper Title, Sub-Theme of the Conference and Email Address, mobile number, to be stated clearly on the cover page of the paper.
• Font: Times New Roman; Font Size: 12; Line Spacing: 1.5
• For citation and references, 'Indian Law Institute, Rules of Footnoting' should be followed.
• Authors may visit freely accessible website of Indian Law Institute available at the link below: https://ili.ac.in/cstyle.pdf
• Document Format- docs. or docx.
• The full papers to be sent to [email protected]
• All participants must pay the registration fee before submitting the registration form. The conference registration fee is ₹1,000, with a discounted fee of ₹500 for students. Co-authorship is allowed for up to two authors per paper

*Participants related to the organizing committee are exempted from any registration fees.

• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/poELx3ufaQupjE6Z6
• Registration Fees to be paid at:
• Account Name: REGISTRAR DBRANLU RAI SEMINAR
• Account No: 50100156483861 IFSC Code: HDFC0003433

Event	Date
Abstract Submission Deadline	12.04.2025
Notification of Abstract Acceptance	14.04.2025
Payment for Registration	18.04.2025
Conference Date/Paper Presentation	20.04.2025

*Authors of selected papers will be provided adequate time to incorporate amendments in the final manuscript and footnotes before publication.

Contact

• Rajeev Bhutyal +91 60060 73499
• Arpit Raj +91 74049 41174
• Email: [email protected]

For more details, refer to the brochure here.