About the University
Aliah University – a State University under the Department of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education, Government of West Bengal – came into existence through the Aliah University Act (Act XXVII of 2007) passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The Act came into force on 5 April 2008. However, its parent institution – from which it was upgraded to a University – was usually mentioned in various old Government records varyingly as Calcutta Mohammedan College or Calcutta Madrasah or Aliah Madrasah, which the British Governor-General Warren Hastings established in 1780.
About the Department of Law
The Department of Law was started in 2013. The Department aims to provide higher legal education with the overall grooming of the students. The post-graduation degree in law helps students better understand any dispute’s constitutional and jurisprudential aspects and provides profound clarity on the legal procedure. The Department offers Master of Law (LL.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) courses currently. There are 40 seats in the LL.M. course. The Department focuses on academic excellence and provides an educational and research environment where students can excel to the best of their abilities.
About the National Seminar
The Department of Law, Aliah University, Kolkata, is organizing a National-Level Seminar to address the evolution, current trends, and issues related to Constitutional rights. The seminar’s main goals are to examine recent significant developments in the Constitution of India and provide practical examples to enhance attendees’ understanding of specific aspects of it.
Eligibility
All students, academicians, research scholars, lawyers, and other interested candidates are eligible to participate in the seminar.
Location
The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aliah University, Park Circus Campus, 17 Gora Chand Road, Kolkata—700014.
About Call for Papers
Willing Participants may present research papers in the following sub-themes:
- The Constitution and National Identity
- The Impact of Judicial Review on Indian Politics and Society
- Enhancing Access to Justice: The Role of the Constitution and Legal Institutions
- The Constitution and Civil Society
- Constitutional Law and the Media: Ensuring Freedom and Accountability
- Challenges to Federalism in a Diverse India
- Balancing Liberty and Security
- Securing Social Justice: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Constitutional Rights
- The Constitution and Emerging Technologies: Balancing Innovation and Fundamental Rights
- Constitutionalism and Environmental Protection: Ensuring a Sustainable Future
- The Future of Constitutionalism
- Data Privacy and Right to Privacy
- Any other topic related to the Constitutional Law
Submission Guidelines
- Word limit for Abstract: 250-300 words
- Word limit for Full Paper: 3000-5000 words
- Font: Times New Roman (Size 12, 1.5 Spacing)
- File Type: MS Word
- The interested person should fill in the registration form (attached herein/ available at https://aliah.ac.in//upload/post_doc/22-05-24_1716373448.pdf and submit it by 25/06/2024 at the latest. Then, WhatsApp a copy of the registration form and the payment receipt to the given Number (+91)-7637059870.
The interested paper presenters have to submit the abstract/full paper to the following email id: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.com
Registration Fees
- Student Participation only: Rs. 400
- UG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: Rs. 500
- PG Student Participation cum Paper Presentation: Rs. 600
- Advocate/Others: Rs. 600
- Research Scholar: Rs. 700
- Academician: Rs. 800
- Online Participation & Paper Presentation: Rs. 1000
- Foreign Participation: Rs. 3000
- *For Joint Paper, each author has to register individually
- (Working Lunch & Seminar Kit Included)
Opportunity for Publication
Selected papers of willing participants will be published in an edited book with an ISBN code from a reputed publisher upon payment of publication fees.
For Registration Fee Payment:
- UPI Id: 7637059870@paytm
- Name: Zubair Ahmed
- A/c No.: 38312903917 (SBI)
- IFSC: SBIN0001140
Important Dates
- Last Date for Abstract Submission: 20/06/2024
- Intimation of Selected Abstracts: 21/06/2024
- Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 25/06/2024
Contact Information
- Email: legalprogrammeataliah@gmail.com
- Mr. Naushad Anwar, Research Scholar, Ph. No. (+91)- 8777580796
- Miss. Nasiba Parvin, Research Scholar, Ph. No. (+91)- 7278117827
Note: Call between 10 A.M to 5 P.M
The brochure is here.
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