National Conference | Securities Laws | CNLU Patna | Prize Pool ₹60000 | Submit Abstract by 6th August 2026
National Conference | Securities Laws | CNLU Patna | Prize Pool ₹60000 | Submit Abstract by 6th August 2026
4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws, 2026
Organised by Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) & Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) Date: September 3, 2026 | Venue: CNLU Campus, Patna | Prize Pool: ₹60,000
About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), established in 2006, is a premier institution dedicated to high‑quality legal education and awareness. It has built a pan‑India reputation for legal research and academic excellence, collaborating with statutory bodies, think tanks, law firms, and educational institutions to foster discourse on contemporary legal issues.
About CARCIL
The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) is a Centre of Excellence at CNLU, focusing on corporate law, governance, insolvency, and allied fields. It provides a platform for research projects, academic workshops, conferences, and faculty development programmes, encouraging intellectual curiosity and innovation in corporate and insolvency law.
About the Conference
The 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws builds upon the success of its previous editions and aims to engage with contemporary developments in India’s securities and capital markets framework.
- Format: Two‑phase
- Phase I: Submission of abstracts of original, unpublished research papers.
- Phase II: Top 32 participants present papers before expert panels at CNLU campus on September 3, 2026.
The conference will assess research aptitude, analytical ability, and legal reasoning in securities and capital markets law.
Theme
“The Metamorphosis of Capital Markets in the Digital Age”
Indicative sub‑themes include:
- Securities Markets Code and new regulatory architecture
- Enforcement, investigations, and adjudication
- Role of intermediaries and investment schemes
- Market infrastructure and systemic stability
- Derivatives regulation and market innovation
- Dematerialisation and digital securities ecosystems
- Listing regulation and corporate disclosures
- Investor protection and market integrity
- Judicial oversight and regulatory powers
- Geopolitical risks and resilience of capital markets
- REITs, InvITs, and financialisation of real assets
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: ≤ 350 words (submitted with manuscript).
- Full paper: 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes).
- Citation style: Bluebook (21st Edition).
- Co‑authorship: Maximum two authors.
- Generative AI use: Permissible up to 20%.
- Similarity index: ≤ 20% (≤ 10% after filters).
- Manuscript must be original, unpublished, and in English.
- Registration fee payment mandatory.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12 (main text), 14 (headings), 10 (footnotes).
- Line spacing: 1.5 (main text), 1 (footnotes).
- Alignment: Justified; headings centre‑aligned.
Eligibility
Open to:
- Students from recognised law and management universities
- Academicians
- Practicing lawyers
- Subject matter experts interested in securities laws
Registration Details
- Abstract Submission Form:
- Full Paper Submission Form:
Fees:
- Abstract submission: ₹500
- Students/Research Scholars: ₹2000 (₹3500 with co‑author)
- Academicians/Professionals: ₹2000 (₹3500 with co‑author)
Payment Details:
- Account: Chanakya National Law University
- Account No.: 40831092400
- IFSC: SBIN0015996
- Branch: Mithapur, Patna
Important Dates
- Release of Pre‑invite: June 20, 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2026
- Rolling intimation of selected abstracts: August 10, 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: August 28, 2026
- Conference presentations: September 3, 2026
Prize Pool
- Winner: ₹30,000
- Runner‑up: ₹20,000
- Second Runner‑up: ₹10,000 Total Prize Pool: ₹60,000
Contact
- Email: carc il.fest@cnlu.ac.in | carcil@cnlu.ac.in
- Coordinators:
- Hardik Awasthi – +91 84236 48309
- Shivam Singh – +91 82711 07570
- Saksham Shivam – +91 62017 51648
- Vishvajeet Rastogi – +91 93369 90307
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