National Conference-Cum-Workshop | Contemporary Constitutional Challenges in India | Department of Laws | Panjab University

National Conference-Cum-Workshop | Contemporary Constitutional Challenges in India | Department of Laws | Panjab University

About Panjab University:

Established in 1882 in Lahore and re-established in Chandigarh post-independence, Panjab University is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. With over 202 affiliated colleges, it has a legacy of more than 140 years of academic excellence.

• NAAC Accreditation: A++ grade, CGPA 3.68
• NIRF Ranking 2023: 25th among Indian universities
• Notable Alumni: Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India

About the Department of Laws:

Founded in 1889, the Department of Laws has produced generations of judges, ministers, ambassadors, and legal professionals. It has been the alma mater of three Chief Justices of India, including Justice A.S. Anand and Justice J.S. Khehar.

The department offers:

• Moot court competitions and workshops
• Internships and court visits
• Collaborations with international institutions (ELSA, University of Stockholm, Fancy Barristers, New York)
• Legal Aid Clinic-cum-Arbitration Centre and Placement Cell
• A library with 56,000+ books, 52 legal journals, and UN Depository Library resources

National Conference-Cum-Workshop on Contemporary Constitutional Challenges in India:

Celebrating 76 Years of the Indian Constitution
Organised by the Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Date: 31st March 2026 (Tuesday)
Mode: Hybrid

About the Conference:

The Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh, is hosting a National Conference-Cum-Workshop on “Contemporary Constitutional Challenges in India: Celebrating 76 Years of the Indian Constitution.”

This academic gathering commemorates the enduring legacy of the Indian Constitution, adopted on 26th January 1950, and explores how it continues to evolve in response to social, political, and technological transformations.

The conference will provide a rigorous platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to deliberate on pressing constitutional issues, including digital governance, privacy, gender justice, institutional accountability, and transformative constitutionalism.

Themes and Sub-Themes:

Participants are invited to submit papers on the following themes:

• Constitutional morality and ethical governance
• Transformative constitutionalism
• Right to be forgotten
• Rights of women under Article 21
• Digital rights and right to internet
• Recognition of transgender rights
• Rights of animals under the Constitution
• Judicial activism vs judicial overreach
• Constitutional amendments and flexibility
• Transparency and accountability
• Privacy and digital rights
• Emergency powers and civil liberties
• Constitutional responses to pandemics and crises
• Changing notions of constitutional morality

Other relevant sub-themes may also be proposed.

Submission Guidelines:

• Co-authorship: Up to two authors permitted per paper.
• Abstract Deadline: 28th March 2026 (100–150 words).
• Final Paper Deadline: 30th March 2026, 08:00 p.m. IST.
• Word Limit: 3,000–4,000 words.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified text.
• Referencing Style: ILI format, Times New Roman, size 12, single spacing.
• Language: English.
• Submission Email: consticonference.pulaws@gmail.com

Registration Details:

• Academia/Teaching Faculty (Other Universities), Advocates, Law Graduates: ₹500
• Teaching Faculty (Panjab University/Department of Laws/UILS): ₹500
• Students (Department of Laws, PU): ₹250
• Research Scholars/Students (UG & PG): ₹500
• Co-authors: ₹750 (separate registration required)
• Workshop Attendance Only: ₹500

Accommodation: Not provided.

Payment Details:

• Account Name: Head Deptt of Law Misc AC
• Account Number: 10444977656
• IFSC: SBIN0000742
• Bank: State Bank of India
• UPI ID: deptlaws@sbi

Registration Link: Google Form Registration

Organising Committee:

• Patron-in-Chief: Prof. (Dr.) Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University
• Patron: Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Ajay Kumar, Chairperson, Department of Laws
• Director: Prof. (Dr.) Babita Pathania, Professor, Department of Laws
• Faculty Coordinators: Adv. Sh. Vivek Arora, Ms. Deepti Bansal, Mr. Kumar Gautam
• Student Coordinators: Durgeish Damini Jaiswal, Chandini Jaswal

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