National Seminar on Woman & Child Rights : Issues and Challenges in India

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1 National Seminar on Woman & Child Rights : Issues and Challenges in India Organised by- National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi on November 14th, 2016 Celebrating "Children's Day"

2 About NUSRL One of the most novel members of the pool of National Law Universities, National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) established in the year of 2010, is situated at the capital hill station that Jharkhand offers- at Ranchi. Amongst the mesmerizing valleys, frenzy breezes and amazing waterfalls, NUSRL provides the hectic schedules and sleepless nights to strengthen the budding lawyers for their future ahead. The University is achieving its heights under the able guidance of learned vice-chancellor Hon'ble Prof. (Dr.) B.C. Nirmal. About HRIDAY HRIDAY (Human Rights Initiative by Defenders Advocating for You), was formed in the month of October 2014, to use the legal system to advance human rights in and around its area of functioning. Its recent endeavours include a National Seminar on Environmental Law, health run on World International AIDS Day, blood donation camp, a symposium on Juvenile Justice and plantation drive.

3 About the SEMINAR The National Seminar on Woman & Child Rights: Issues & Challenges in India, being organised by National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi and its Human Rights Advocacy Cell- HRIDAY to celebrate the Children's Day on 14th of November, The National Seminar aims to: Bridge the gap between the seeker and knowledge. Raise awareness of different laws on Woman and Child Rights. Promote, encourage and initiate research related to the different issues related to the violation of Woman and Child Rights, including analysing the various laws along with factual reality related with Human Rights Protection. Analyse the public policies and their implementation in the field of Human Rights. Co-ordinate student and faculty participation in the Woman and Child Rights studies. ThEMES Theme I- Contemporary Challenges in Establishing Women Rights Sub-themes- 1. Surrogacy : Pro-Life v. Pro-Choice 2. Marital Rape: Contest or Consent? 3. Woman and her Right to worship 4. Zero FIR : Jurisdiction, not a bar anymore Theme II- Child Rights: Issues & challenges in 21st Century Sub-themes- 1. Rights of the child of the Sex Workers 2. Rights of Vulnerable Trafficked Children 3.Right to Education: Conceptual and Constitutional Dimensions 4. Juvenile Justice in contemporary times: Delineate or Delinquent

4 CALL FOR PAPERS GUIDELINES: The title of the paper should be followed by- name, designation, name of the organization/ university/ institution, address & contact number. Name and details of co-author, if any (Limited to two). The paper should be typed in MS WORD 2007 format. The sub-heading should be in Font Size 12, Bold and Times New Roman, left aligned. The main text should be in font size 12, Normal, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing and Justified. All references must be in form of footnotes with font size 10. The length of the abstract should not be more than 300 words and the paper should not exceed 3,000 words (including footnotes). Please note that exceeding the word limit may lead to rejection of papers. Bluebook style of 19th edition shall be followed for citations.

5 How to submit Abstract should be submitted on or before October 20th via at n s w c r. n u s r g m a i l. c o m Registration for selected abstracts opens on October 23rd and closes on October 30th Submit the Scanned copy of Demand draft through official idn s w c r. n u s r g m a i l. c o m Hard copy of the Registration Form & Demand Draft should be sent to - Convener, National Seminar on Woman & Child Rights, National University of Study & Research in Law, AT- Nagri, P.O. Bukru, PS- Kanke, Kanke-Pithoria Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand Demand Draft should be made in Favor of "REGISTRAR, National University of Study & Research in Law, AT- Nagri, P.O. Bukru, PS- Kanke. Kanke-Pithoria Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand " Important Dates Following are the important dates of the Seminar- Last date of Abstract Submission- 20th October, 2016 Notification of Abstract Selection- 23rd October, 2016 Last Date of Registration- 30th October, 2016 Last date of full paper submission- 9th November, 2016 Registration Fee The participation has been divided into two- 1- For Students- INR 800/- 2- For Professionals & Research Scholars- INR 1200/- *On spot registration for students- INR 1000/- and for the professionals & research scholars- INR 1500/- *Accommodation to the participants shall be provided on the payment of INR 500/- (Excluding Registration Fee).

6 Organising Committee Patron in Chief - Hon ble Chancellor, Mr. Justice Virender Singh, Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court Patron- Hon ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) B.C. Nirmal Convener - Dr. P.P. Mitra (Asst. Registrar in-charge) Organizing Secy.- Mr. Mainan Ray, Faculty Advisors- 1.Mr. Afkar Ahmed 2.Dr. Mita Poddar 3. Ms. Charu Kriti 4. Ms. Sanchita Tewari Student Convener- Mr. Shaurya Krishna, SEM VII Student Co-Convener- Mr. Mayank Purohit, SEM V Student Organizing Secy.- Ms. Shubhangi Tiwari, SEM V Student Co-ordinator- Mr. Prakarsh Tiwari, Sem V CONTACT National University of Study & Research in Law, AT- Nagri, P.O. Bukru, PS-Kanke. Kanke-Pithoria Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand id- n s w c r. n u s r g m a i l. c o m For any other assistance, please call- Niharika Salar Yashvardhan Singh Mayank Chaturvedi