CfP for law students: 3rd International Conference on Mediation by DSPPG, Delhi University [Apr 9-10; Virtual]: Submit by Mar 28

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The conference also becomes pertinent in the light of new Draft Bill on Mediation introduced in 2021. The Draft Bill aims to facilitate and promote mediation in India, particularly institutional mediation for the resolution of disputes, encourage community mediation, and make online mediation an acceptable and cost effective process and therefore this conference is a small step to achieve a greater good for the society.

Call for Papers

Theme: Mediation

Relevant Sub-Themes

  • Differences in the conceptual framework of mediation and litigation.
  • Importance of mediation from the perspective of ease of doing business.
  • Transformative role of mediation in community conflicts.
  • Mediation in family disputes – dialogue versus debate.
  • Developing India as a hub for international mediations.
  • Prescribing standards for and accreditation of mediators, mediation training institutions and mediation service providers.
  • The Draft Mediation Law and it’s potential role in mainstreaming mediation.
  • Singapore Convention and what it means for cross border mediations.
  • Mediation in Civil Disputes
  • Role of Mediation in Oil Sector: An International Perspective
  • Enforcement Agencies involved in Mediation: Challenges and Remedies
  • Role of Mediation in IPR (Copyright, Patent,Trademark,Geographical Indication,Traditional Knowledge and Industrial Designs )
  • Mediation in Industrial Dispute and Labour Law
  • Mediation in Environmental Laws: National and International perspective
  • Indigenous form of Dispute Settlement: Relevance in the present perspective
  • Mediation in Multinational Dispute cases: National and International perspective
  • Online mediation in India: Future Prospects Pre-Institution mediation in India: Future prospects
  • Mediation in consumer disputes cases
  • Mediation in the Tribal justice system
  • Mediation and Conciliation in Real Estate Dispute in India
  • Negotiation and Mediation in Banking Sector
  • Effectiveness of Mediation in Present Justice Delivery System
  • Role of Lok Adalats: Achievements, Failure and improvement
  • Commercial Mediation and impact of Companies Amendment Act 2019

Submission Rules

  • Original, unpublished papers (4000 – 6000 words) must be submitted; that may be empirical, doctrinal, theoretical, or a case study basis. Every entry must be accompanied by a 300-word abstract and a separate cover page with the following requirements:
    • Title of the paper
    • Name of the author/ co-author(s)
    • Designation
    • Name and Address of the Institution
    • Contact Number and email ID

Publication Rules to Adhere

  • Submissions should be in Times New Roman, the font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing, justified text and 1-inch margins on all sides of the A4 sheet. (page number)
  • Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, the font size 10 with 1.0 line spacing. End notes are not allowed.
  • All headings must have uniform formatting.
  • The first page of the manuscript should only contain the name of the paper followed by an abstract.
  • The main body of the manuscript must begin from the second page. Submissions must be emailed at icm3mediation@gmail.com (in docx format) along with a covering letter. The covering letter should include the author’s contact information and a short abstract that outlines the main questions or themes addressed in the paper.
  • Co-authorship of up to two co-authors is allowed.
  • Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification for publication in the Review. Similarity should not be more than 10%, excluding footnotes.
  • All footnotes/references in the submission must conform to the bluebook (20th Edition).
  • All submissions must be made in docx format. No pdf format shall be entertained.
  • Copyright over the published material shall vest with the Faculty of Laws ONLY. Further, an edited book (2nd Volume) shall be published in furtherance of the 3rd International Conference. These papers shall be published in a peer reviewed book bearing ISBN.

Eligibility Criteria

The organizers invite Judges, Faculty members, Advocates, Research scholars, Entrepreneurs, Students, Faculty members, and other professionals to submit papers.

Mode

Virtual Mode

Registration Procedure

  • STEP 1: Make the payment to this account the details of which are given below: Account Details
    • Account No: 022701004262
    • IFSC: ICIC0000227
    • Bank Name: ICICI BANK
    • Branch Name: Delhi University, Delhi
      • Above charges will be credited to University of Delhi account as an operational charges on no profit-no loss basis and MCPC, Supreme Court of India is associated as a knowledge partner.
  • STEP 2: After making the payment UPLOAD the RECEIPT and fill in the details in the registration form through the link given at the end of this post.

Fee details (if any)

• Registration for students and research scholars Rs. 500
• Registration for academicians Rs. 1000
• Registration for advocates, law firms and other professionals Rs. 1500
• Registration for Foreign Scholar and Foreign Academicians: $50
• Kindly make the payment to this account the details of which are given below:
• Email: icm3mediation@gmail.com

Relevant Dates

  • Last Date of Registration for Conference: 7th April, 2022
  • Last Date for Submission of Abstract: 28th March, 2022
  • Intimation of Confirmed Abstracts: 7th April, 2022
  • Last Date for submission of paper: 30th April, 2022
  • Confirmation of Selected Papers: 10th May, 2022
  • Date of conference: 9th-10th April, 2022

Relevant Links and Contacts

Official Brochure

Registration link

For further clarity one may reach out to the following:-

  • Email Address: icm3mediation@gmail.com
  • Contact Number: +91 99538 52788
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