National Seminar | Protection of Victims Belonging to Marginalized Communities | NLU Odisha | Register by 16 May 2026
National Seminar | Protection of Victims Belonging to Marginalized Communities | NLU Odisha | Register by 16 May 2026
Organized by:
- Legal Services Committee (LSC), National Law University Odisha
- Centre for Public Policy, Law and Good Governance (CPPLGG), NLU Odisha
- Sponsored by: Odisha Human Rights Commission, Bhubaneswar
Theme: “Evolution of the Indian Jurisprudence in the Realm of Protection of Victims Belonging to Marginalized Communities”
Date: 11th July 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
About the Institutions:
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO): Established in 2008, NLUO is dedicated to advancing legal education, research, and professional skills, fostering excellence for careers in advocacy, judiciary, and academia.
- Odisha Human Rights Commission: Investigates violations of human rights by public authorities, ensuring protection of life, liberty, equality, and dignity as guaranteed by the Constitution and international covenants.
- Legal Services Committee (LSC): A student-run body at NLUO, committed to advancing access to justice through legal literacy programs across Odisha, especially in marginalized communities.
- Centre for Public Policy, Law and Good Governance (CPPLGG): Focuses on empirical research and transparent governance, known for pioneering the KHOJ dataset on judicial appointments.
Seminar Theme & Sub-Themes:
The seminar will critically examine the evolution of Indian jurisprudence in protecting marginalized communities, focusing on judiciary, legislation, and policy reforms.
Indicative Sub-Themes:
- Role of the state in protecting marginalized victims
- Cyber victimization and legal safeguards
- Jurisprudence on migrant workers and labour rights
- Equitable access to justice for Dalit, Tribal, and Minority women
- Rights of tribal communities during displacement and land alienation
- Judicial trends in addressing hate crimes against minorities
- Disability rights jurisprudence in India
- India’s approach towards refugees and stateless persons
- Socio-legal analysis of economically weaker sections
- Protection of child victims in minority communities
(Participants may choose related sub-themes within the broader theme.)
About the Seminar:
- Paper Presentation Competition: Top 12 papers will be selected for presentation at NLUO.
- Structured sessions with expert panel discussions followed by paper presentations.
- Encourages academic exchange and critical engagement on human rights jurisprudence.
Prizes & Recognitions:
- Citations & Certificates: Best Paper, Best Presentation, Best Speaker, Top 12 Papers.
- Cash Prizes: For Best Paper and Best Presentation (by NLUO).
- Internships: Best Paper & Best Speaker awardees to intern
- Publications: Top 3 papers to be published on JALDI’s official website.
Submission Guidelines:
- Word Limit: 3000–4000 words
- Deadline: 7th June 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing (body); 10 pt, single spacing (footnotes)
- Citation: OSCOLA (4th ed.)
- Co-authorship: Allowed (maximum 2 authors)
- Similarity Index: ≤15%
- AI Use: Strictly prohibited
- Submission Email: nluoohrc.nationalseminar2026@nluo.ac.in
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: 16th May 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 7th June 2026
- Selection of Papers: 20th June 2026
- Presentation Submission: 8th July 2026
- Seminar & Paper Presentation: 11th July 2026
Registration Details:
Eligibility: Open to students (UG, PG, doctoral), practitioners, academicians, policymakers, and scholars.
Fees:
- Students: ₹300 (single), ₹500 (double authorship)
- Professionals: ₹700 (single), ₹1000 (double authorship)
Process:
- Pay via ICICI Eazypay (Institution Name: National Law University).
- Upload payment receipt in the Google Registration Form
Contact Details:
- Email: nluoohre.nationalseminar2026@nluo.ac.in
- Faculty Coordinators:
- Dr. Sudatta Barik – sudatta.barik@nluo.ac.in
- Dr. Santosh Behera – santosh@nluo.ac.in
- Mr. Ashish Jadhav – 25phd005@nluo.ac.in
- Student Coordinators:
- Aishanya Bakhsh (Convenor) – +91 7542859909
- Anshika Agarwal (Co-Convenor) – +91 8918930912
- Devpriya Sengupta (Treasurer) – +91 8249170275
- Sneh Kumkum Kaushik (Secretary – Documentation) – +91 7855901481
- Adya (Secretary – Legal Aid Clinic) – +91 8090099087
- Saakshi Roy – +91 7428184649
- Reyansh Thakur – +91 6395739228
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