International Research Conference | Centre for Research and Policy | NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law | Mumbai | Hybrid | Submit Abstract by Nov 20, 2026

International Research Conference | Centre for Research and Policy | NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law | Mumbai | Hybrid | Submit Abstract by Nov 20, 2026

Call for Papers: International Research Conference 2027 by Centre for Research and Policy, NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law [Hybrid; Jan 30–31; Prizes up to ₹16,000]: Submit Abstract by Nov 20

The Centre for Research and Policy at NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai, has invited submissions for its International Research Conference 2027, scheduled to be held in hybrid mode on January 30–31, 2027. The conference seeks to bring together students, academicians, legal professionals, researchers, and policy scholars to engage in meaningful discussions on contemporary legal and policy challenges shaping the global landscape.

About the Organizer

Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), a constituent school of NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University), Mumbai, was established under the SVKM group and received approval from the Bar Council of India in 2013. The institution is known for its interdisciplinary legal education, research-oriented pedagogy, and industry engagement.

The Centre for Research and Policy, established in 2018 (formerly the Centre for Legal Research and Application), serves as a dedicated platform for promoting legal research, policy analysis, and scholarly discourse. The Centre actively facilitates dialogue among researchers, academicians, policymakers, and legal practitioners on emerging legal and socio-economic issues.

About the Conference

The International Research Conference 2027 aims to provide an academic platform for the presentation and discussion of innovative research addressing contemporary legal developments and policy reforms. The conference encourages interdisciplinary perspectives on global governance, climate change, economic development, technology, human rights, international relations, and emerging regulatory frameworks.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to present their research before an academic audience comprising scholars, practitioners, and experts from various disciplines.

Themes

Submissions are invited under the following broad themes:

Theme 1: Criminal Law

• Marital rape exception and contemporary jurisprudence
• Forensic science in criminal adjudication
• Sentencing reforms and community service
• Cryptocurrency-enabled white-collar crime
• Media trials and criminal justice

Theme 2: Intellectual Property, Technology and Artificial Intelligence

• AI and intellectual property rights
• TRIPS obligations and free trade agreements
• Legal personhood of AI and robots
• Deepfakes and misinformation
• Smart contracts and digital legal transactions

Theme 3: Environmental Law and Climate Policy

• Clean energy transition and legal frameworks
• Right to a clean environment
• E-waste and biomedical waste management
• Carbon Credit Trading Scheme in India
• Greenwashing and corporate accountability

Theme 4: Corporate Law and Labour Law

• Competition law and big data
• Killer acquisitions and deal-value thresholds
• Antitrust enforcement
• Labour Codes and their implementation
• Rights of gig and platform workers

Theme 5: Human Rights and Global Justice

• Forced labour and manual scavenging
• Access to justice and human dignity
• Reproductive autonomy
• Legal aid mechanisms
• Mental health and access to healthcare

Theme 6: Space Law

• AI and militarization of outer space
• Space resource extraction and ownership
• Space tourism and commercialization
• Space traffic management
• Jurisdiction and liability in outer space

Theme 7: Maritime Law

• UNCLOS, MARPOL and environmental governance
• Blue economy and deep-sea resources
• Piracy and maritime liability
• Labour rights at sea
• Autonomous vessels and AI-assisted navigation

Eligibility

The conference is open to:

• Law Students
• Legal Professionals
• Academicians
• Researchers and Scholars

Mode of Conference

The conference will be conducted in Hybrid Mode, allowing participants to attend either physically or virtually.

Submission Process

Interested participants must first submit an abstract through the prescribed Google Form.

Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors will be required to:

• Complete registration and fee payment;
• Submit the full research paper;
• Submit a PowerPoint presentation for the final presentation round.

Registration Fee (Indian Participants)

Awards and Publication Opportunities

The conference offers attractive academic and financial incentives:

• First Best Paper: ₹16,000
• Second Best Paper: ₹11,000
• Third Best Paper: ₹8,000
• Best Presenter: ₹5,000

Additional Benefits:

• Top 10 papers may be considered for internship opportunities with partner organizations.
• Top 5 papers may be considered for publication in an ISSN-indexed journal.
• Selected papers may be published in an ISSN journal or ISBN conference proceedings volume.
• Certificates/E-certificates for all participants.
• Certificates of Merit for the 30 best paper presentations.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: November 20, 2026
• Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment: December 10, 2026
• Last Date for Full Paper Submission: December 25, 2026
• Last Date for PPT Submission: January 25, 2027
• Conference Dates: January 30–31, 2027

Submission Link

Contact Information

Centre for Research and Policy, KPMSOL, NMIMS

Email: Centreforresearchandpolicy@gmail.com

Contact Persons:

• Krishna Sharma: +91 7470846613
• Niranjana N.: +91 8310479824
• Dishika Chavan: +91 9324632335

Law students, researchers, academicians, and professionals interested in publishing and presenting their work on contemporary legal issues may consider submitting their abstracts before the November 20, 2026 deadline. The conference provides a valuable opportunity for scholarly engagement, networking, publication, and recognition at a national and international level.

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