Conference on “Digital Rights, Real Lives: Navigating Tech Law in Everyday Society” by School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Abstract Submission Deadline: 15th Nov 2025.

About CHRIST (Deemed to be University):

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), rooted in the educational vision of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and administered by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), began as Christ College in 1969 and has since grown into a nationally renowned institution known for its innovative curricula, academic discipline, and holistic education. Recognized by the UGC with autonomy in 2004 and as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006, it was declared a Deemed to be University in 2008. Accredited by NAAC since 1998 and most recently re-accredited with an ‘A+’ grade in 2023, CHRIST continues to set benchmarks in teaching, research, and value-based education.

About School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University):

The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a premier legal institution committed to shaping professionals of excellence with a deep sense of social responsibility. With a vibrant community of over 1,500 students from across India and abroad, it offers world-class infrastructure including one of South India’s most resourceful law libraries, state-of-the-art classrooms, and dedicated faculty maintaining one of the best faculty-student ratios in the country. Students benefit from 60 diverse elective subjects, a flexible internship schedule, and a strong industry–academia interface, while also engaging in moot courts, debates, ADR competitions, legal aid initiatives, and cultural and sporting activities—ensuring holistic development alongside rigorous legal training.

Conference Objectives:

The conference, themed “Digital Rights, Real Lives: Navigating Tech Law in Everyday Society”, seeks to convene experts, policymakers, practitioners, and academics to critically examine the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges emerging from rapid technological change. It will explore how digital transformation is reshaping traditional legal frameworks in areas such as privacy, criminal law, artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and labour regulation, with the aim of identifying existing gaps, proposing reforms, and charting a roadmap for legal systems that are responsible, rights-based, and innovation-friendly. In this spirit, the conference invites research papers engaging with its themes and sub-themes from both national and international perspectives.

Theme:

“Digital Rights, Real Lives: Navigating Tech Law in Everyday Society”

Sub-themes:

Data Privacy & Digital Constitutionalism:

Right To Privacy post-Puttaswamy: Informational Privacy as a Constitutional Guarantee.
Digital Censorship and Article 19(1)(A): Examining Government Takedown Powers Under Section 69A of the IT Act.
Personal Data Rights: Consent, Processing, Erasure, And Accountability Under the DPDP Act, 2023.
Balancing Transparency and Privacy: Conflict Between RTI Act, 2005 And DPDP Act, 2023.

Rethinking Intellectual Property in the Tech-driven Economy:

Intellectual Property Challenges of AI-Generated Works: Redefining Authorship and Inventorship in the Age of Autonomous Systems.
Deepfakes And Intellectual Property Law: Addressing Misuse of Copyrighted Content and Performers’ Rights.
Jurisdictional And Enforcement Challenges in Intellectual Property Disputes Arising from Cross-Border Metaverse Transactions.
Patent Challenges in Emerging Technologies: Biotechnology, Nanotech, And Beyond.

Corporate Governance in the Digital Economy:

Regulatory and Compliance Framework for Fintech Startups Under the Companies Act, 2013.
Corporate Responsibility in the Event of Data Breach: Obligations Under the Companies Act, 2013 and DPDP Act, 2023.
Crypto Assets And The Income Tax Act: Classifying and Taxing Virtual Assets.
ESG in the Digital Era: Corporate Responsibility in Sustainability and Tech Ethics.

Law & Crime in the Digital Era:

Criminalising Technology-Facilitated Sexual Offences: Analysing Legal Gaps in the IT Act, 2000.
Algorithmic Bias in Predictive Policing and Sentencing: A Threat to Due Process?
Cross-Border Cyber Offences: Jurisdictional challenges in global cyber investigations.
Legal Challenges in Admitting Electronic Evidence in Indian Criminal Trials.

Technology & its Impact on the Health Sector:

Legal And Ethical Considerations Surrounding Reproductive Technologies, Including Designer Babies, In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), Surrogacy and Genetic Testing.
Exploring how AI-driven tools in predictive healthcare enhance early detection and personalised treatment while raising ethical, legal and privacy concerns.
Regulating the digital mind: evaluating possible legal responses to Tech-Driven mental health challenges.

Miscellaneous:

AI-Generated Content in Academia: Implications for assessment and integrity.
AI in the Judiciary: Enhancing Access or Undermining Justice?
Technology and Environmental Law: Legal responses to e-waste, carbon footprint, and sustainable innovation.

Eligibility:

Authors must be pursuing their 5-year integrated LL.B. (Hons.) course / 3-year LL.B. course / LL.M. from any recognised university in India

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract:

Word Limit: Not more than 300 words
Content: Must outline the methodology and tentative outcomes of the research
Cover Page Details:
- Sub-theme
- Title of the Paper
- Name of the Author(s)
- Name of the Institution
- E-mail ID
- Postal Address
- Contact Number
File Naming Format:
- <Theme Number> <Full Name of the Author(s)>
Submission Mode: All abstracts must be submitted electronically
Submission Link:

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION LINK

Full Paper:

Word Limit: 3000 – 4000 words (excluding footnotes, annexures, reports, etc.)
Cover Page Details:
- Name of the Author(s)
- Course
- Year of Study (if applicable)
- Name of the Institution
- Title and Theme of the Paper
- Postal Address
- E-mail ID
- Contact Number

Formatting Requirements:

Font & Size (Main Text + Abstract): Times New Roman, size 12
Line Spacing (Main Text + Abstract): 1.5
Alignment: Justified
Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing (1.0)
- Endnotes are not permitted
Margins: 1 inch on all four sides

Citation Style:

Bluebook, 21st edition must be followed for all references and citations.

Submission Format:

Both the abstract and the full paper must be submitted in:

Word (.doc/.docx) format
PDF format

Authorship & Presentation:

Co-authorship: Maximum of two authors permitted.
Presentation Requirement: At least one author must attend the conference to present the paper.
No Proxy Presentations: Only the listed author(s) can present.

Plagiarism & Originality:

Similarity Index (Plagiarism): Must not exceed 10%.
Strict Anti-Plagiarism Policy:

Only original works are accepted.

Any unattributed or copied work will lead to rejection.

Registration Fee Details:

SINGLE AUTHOR: RS. 1500/-
C0-AUTHORS: RS. 2700/-

Payment Process:

Step 1:
- Go to CHRIST University website.
- From the E‑Services dropdown, select Online Payment Portal.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click online payment portal.
Step 2:
- On the payment portal main page, choose Central Campus.
- In the Select Fee Name dropdown, pick Fest.
- This will open another dropdown titled Select Category.
Step 3:

From Select Category, choose CONFERENCE 2025‑26.
Proceed with the payment option to complete the process.

CHRIST University website

Note:

Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch.
The payment link will be shared separately with the abstract selection confirmation email.
Registration fee is only payable in favour of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. Registration Fee is payable at the time of final registration (Non-refundable).

Awards:

The top 2 Best Paper Presenters will receive a cash prize of Rs. 12,000 and Rs. 8,000 respectively.
The Best Research Paper (Overall) will receive a cash prize of Rs. 10,000.
The above awardees of the Conference will also get an internship opportunity with Trilegal.
Selected papers shall be published.
Certificate of Merit for the best paper in each sub-theme.
Certificate of Presentation to every participant who duly submits and presents the paper.

Conference Committee will initially connect Trilegal and the winners, post which they will have to coordinate amongst themselves to schedule the dates and other details of the internship.
Neither Conference Committee nor SLCU can be held responsible for the performance or behaviour of the winners during the course of their internship.

Important dates:

15th November 2025: Last Date for Submission of Abstract
17th November 2025: Intimation of Selection of Abstract
10th December 2025: Last Date to Pay Registration Fee
10th December 2025: Submission of Final Paper
11th December 2025: Submission of Power Point Presentation for Paper Presentation
12th -13th December 2025: XVI SLCU Conference

Contact Information:

For any further clarifications, please email: slcuconference@law.christuniversity.in

Student Convenors:
1. Ms. Pragna B
pragna.b@law.christuniversity.in
9148233999
2. Mr. Ayan Singh
ayan.singh@law.christuniversity.in
8957112094

Core Committee Members:
1. Ms. Akanksha Mallick
akanksha.mallick@law.christuniversity.in
9810848005
2. Mr. Aryan Sethi
aryan.sethi@law.christuniversity.in
9461049171

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