TWO DAYS INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AND CALL FOR PAPERS ON “RELIGION AND LAW IN TRANSNATIONAL DIASPORA”

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Dear Researchers,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute a research paper as original/unpublished papers for two international virtual conference titled “RELIGION AND LAW IN TRANSNATIONAL DIASPORA” to be published by DJMR in its special issue on Law and Religion.

ABOUT VIDHI VAARTA:

Vidhi Vaarta is a forum, was founded with the aim to spread awareness and knowledge through seminars, conferences, etc. regarding legal rights, duties, government schemes, etc. This organization was constituted by Dr. Soumi Chatterjee (Founder/Director), Mr. Mohammad Raashid Ali (Co-Founder), Mr. Mohammad Taasir Ali (Co-Founder) and Mr. Divyanshu Nautiyal (Co-Founder).

ABOUT ACADEMIC PARTNERS:

Southeast University

Situated in a large campus in Tejgaon, Southeast University (SEU) has 10 departments and houses more than 12000 students under three schools, School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Southeast Business School (SBS), and School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS). Having started it’s journey in 2002, SEU is establishing itself as one of the leading private universities in Bangladesh. The SEU motto is “Meeting the challenges of Time”. The university aims to provide up-to-date education, hands-on application, and research facilities to its students. SEU has always striveds to provide higher education at an affordable cost, considering the economic conditions of the middle and lower-middle-income families in Bangladesh. SEU aims to impart world-class education and help students reach their highest capacities. SEU has implemented the global curriculum for all programs and updates the syllabus based on the changing tides. SEU believes excellence can only be earned through hard work and perseverance. Therefore, the hope to transform students into hardworking and ethical humans who can contribute positively to the society.

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) Bhopal: A Beacon of Educational Excellence

Jagran Lakecity University (JLU) Bhopal stands as a testament to academic distinction, rooted in its establishment under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956, nestled in the vibrant city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

JLU Bhopal epitomizes rapid growth and acclaim, emerging as a vanguard in Central India, with its pedagogy deeply entrenched in practical application. The university currently hosts a diverse cohort of over 2500 students from 8 countries and 27 states of India, offering an expansive array of 50+ degree programs.

SGT University

SGT University is a UGC-recognized institution, established in 2013, that has broad ambitions to promote research, innovation, and multi-disciplinary education.

Our sizable campus, which is located on the outskirts of Gurgaon, spans more than 70 acres and has every type of resource and infrastructure available to facilitate optimum academic and research output.

Our constant push for excellence led to us becoming one of the youngest universities to have received a NAAC A+ accreditation rating.

Amongst our expansive range of specialties are our medical programs, taught in sync with SGT Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute,  and considered to be some of the best in the country.

ABOUT LAW FIRM PARTNERS:

Saxenas And Kumar Law Chambers LLP

Saxenas And Kumar Law Chambers LLP (SAKL) is a dynamic consulting and litigation law firm incorporated in April 2019 as a Limited Liability Partnership. It successfully carries forward more than one & a half decade of diversified practical experience of its Founding Partners in law practice, consultancies & advises.

Legalimus Consultus

Legalimus Consultus is a law firm situated in New Delhi. Mr. Shivinder Chopra, Advocate, is the owner of the firm. The area of work is in Civil, Criminal and Cyber Crime.

ABOUT MEDIA PARTNERS:

Knowledge Steez Edu Hub LLP

Started in the year 2012, by two students from NUJS, Kolkata, Knowledge Steez Edu HUB has walked past several milestones and never looked back, since then. The idea was to create a website where not even the law students but also a student from the social sciences stream and remotely located law college, can look for academic and career opportunities.

To introduce, Knowledge Steez is a sincere effort to keep law students, researchers, scholars, academicians, and teaching fraternity, updated with all the academic opportunities coming their way, so as to boost their career and promote much wider information dissemination.

ProBono India

Founded in October 2016 with an aim to integrate legal aid and awareness initiatives – ProBono India has ventured into different avenues viz. legal aid, legal awareness, legal intervention, legal journalism, legal activism etc. – all with the underlying objective of contributing to the positive development of the society with a strong socio-legal approach.

The activities at ProBono India include an active dissemination of legal information via the medium of its official website, rolling internship programmes for law students to help them develop a holistic personality with a socio-legal approach to their professional personality, interviews with eminent personalities working at the ground-level offering insights into their successful projects, providing a platform to promote and publish the art of research and legal writing, amongst many others.

Youth for Human Rights, India Chapter

Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001 by Dr. Mary Shuttleworth, an educator born and raised in apartheid South Africa, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of discrimination and the lack of basic human rights.

The purpose of YHRI is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace. YHRI has now grown into a global movement, including hundreds of groups, clubs and chapters around the world.

The Amikus Qriae

The Amikus Qriae is a student run organisation registered under the Ministry of MSME, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. which aims to cater to the needs of scholars, professionals, researchers and everybody else in the legal domain.

As the name suggests, we are companions to legal aspirants as well as experts with an aim to bridge the gap between the accessible information and the aspirants. With a comprehensive content team of law students across the country, we aim to provide relevant and contemporary information on all the legal affairs across the globe.

A huge team at The Amikus Qriae strives hard incessantly and unfailingly to apprise its viewers about the indispensable legal news, prime events, essential seminars/ webinars conducted by The Amikus Qriae in addition with the same conducted by the other prominent organizations.

ABOUT NGO PARTNER:

Vidhi Seva Evam Samajik Utthan Samiti

Vidhi Seva Evam Samajik Utthan Samiti is an NGO based and registered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, founded in 2019 by an inspired group of Students with the aim to spread awareness through outreach programs, seminars, conferences, etc. regarding legal rights, duties and government schemes in those areas where it is necessary and to help in providing assistance to the needy ones. This organization was constituted by Mr. Divyanshu Nautiyal (President), Mr. Raashid Ali (Vice-President), and Mr. Taasir Ali (Secretary).

ABOUT PUBLICATION PARTNER:

Doon Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (DJMR)

Doon Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (ISSN- 2583-2581) established in December 2021 is an online research scholarly Journal. It is a double-blind peer-reviewed Journal. The frequency of our Journal is quarterly, it means that the Journal publishes 4 issues in a year online. It is an Indian Forum for reporting high-quality and original work covering all discipline including Law, Arts, Science, Commerce, Social- Science and Management. The journal focuses on empirical, methodological, and theoretical articles in different fields of study.

CONCEPT NOTE:

Religious transnational diaspora refers to the migration of religious communities across borders, resulting in the formation of global networks that maintain strong ties to their homeland while adapting to new environments. This phenomenon occurs when individuals or groups move from their place of origin, often due to political, economic, or social pressures, while continuing to practice their faith and preserve cultural traditions. These diasporic communities play a crucial role in reshaping religious identities, as they blend local customs with global religious practices. Additionally, they create transnational networks that facilitate the exchange of religious ideas, resources, and support systems across countries. Religious diasporas can also influence social and political structures in their host countries by advocating for religious rights and contributing to multicultural dialogues. While maintaining their unique spiritual practices, such communities often foster greater global understanding, helping to bridge cultural and religious divides across nations.

SUB-THEMES:

1. Religion, Law and Judicial Intervention,
2. Judicial Activism into Transnational Religious Diaspora,
3. Role of International Humanitarian Law influencing Religious Practices,
4. Religion and Gender Studies,
5. Religion and Family Law,
6. Religion and Human Rights,
7. Concept of Religion and State,
8. Capital Punishment in Religious Crimes,
9. Marriage Law and Religion,
10. Criminology and Religion – Co-relation,
11. Superstitions Versus Legal System in India,
12. Socio-Legal Dimension on Religion and Law in the Context of Policing,
13. Religious Communities and Protection of Individuals,
14. Transnational and Regional Effects on Religious Communities.

Note: The author can choose any other appropriate theme that is in resonance with the main theme.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars and students. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Contributions should be between 6000-8000 words. The word limit mentioned is exclusive of footnotes.
• All the manuscripts must consist of an Abstract of not more than 200-250 words along with 3-4 keywords. The abstract will be included in the word limit.
• A manuscript can be co-authored by a maximum of two people.

FORMAT AND CITATION GUIDELINES

• Font Type and Size of the main text must be Times New Roman, 12.
• Font Type and Size of footnotes must be Times New Roman, 10.
• Font Type and Size of headings must be Times New Roman, 14.
• Line Spacing of the main text and footnotes must be 1.5, Single respectively.
• Use of headings and Sub-Headings is encouraged. Headings and Sub-Headings should be numbered, and should be in bold.
• Citations must be in HARVARD BLUEBOOK 20^TH EDITION (Link Below).

https://www.scconline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20th-Harvard-bluebook.pdf

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

• Authors are requested to mail their original, unpublished manuscripts in .doc/.docx format.
• The name of the file must contain the Name of the Author(s) along with the Title of the Manuscripts. The manuscripts must be accompanied by a covering letter bearing the following information:
  • Full Name of the Author(s)
  • Position/Year of Study
  • Institutional Affiliations (if any)
  • Contact Details of the Author(s)
• Authors are required to submit their manuscripts through the mail given below:

Email: [email protected]

PUBLICATION POLICY

• The manuscripts should be the original work of the authors and must not be published elsewhere. Manuscripts with plagiarized content (not more than 10%) and copyright issues will be rejected outrightly.
• After initial screening, short-listed manuscripts will go through a double-blind peer-review process and the final selection will be based on that procedure.

Note:

1. Top 15 Papers will be published by DJMR in its special issue on Law and Religion.
2. Hard copy of the special issue will be posted only on Author’s demand. Authors will have to pay charges for hard copy.

REGISTRATION FEE

Participation Registration: INR 499/-

Student Paper Presentation:

• For Single Author: INR 1000/-
• For Co-Author: INR 1500/-

Academicians/ Professionals/ Research Scholars/ Others:

• For Single Author: INR 1500
• For Co-Author: INR 1800/-

International Student Paper Presentation:

• For Single Author: USD 20/-
• For Co-Author: USD 25/-

International Academicians/ Professionals/ Research Scholars/ Others:

• For Single Author: USD 25/-
• For Co-Author: USD 28/-

AWARDS

1. Best 15 Papers will be published in Special Issue in DJMR.
2. Best Paper Presentation: INR 8,000/-
3. 2^nd Best Paper Presentation: INR 6,000/-
4. Internship Opportunity:
   • 1^st Winner- Retired High Court Judge
   • 2^nd Winner- Reputed Law Firm in New Delhi
   • 3^rd – 5^th Runner up- Corporate Advocate in Noida
   • 6^th & 7^th Runner up- Virtual Internship
5. Trophies to 1^st & 2^nd Winner.
6. Separate Certificate for Winners
7. E-Certificate for all Participants

ACCOUNT DETAILS

Account Number: 1768104000044864

IFSC Coode: IBKL0001768

Bank Name: IDBI Bank

Account Holder Name: Mohammad Raashid Ali

Or

UPI Id: mohammadraashidali-1@okaxis

IMPORTANT DATES

The date for International Virtual Conference is 26^th & 27^th April 2025.

The last date of abstract submission is 28^th February 2025.

The last date for paper submission is 10^th April 2025.

Note: The acceptance of the abstract shall be notified through the email by 10^th March 2025.

CONTACT INFORMATION

In case of any query, kindly contact:

Mail: [email protected]

CONVENOR:

1. Adv. Mohammad Raashid Ali, Convenor

STUDENT CONVENORS

1. Mr. Shivam Rana            +91 9897122959
2. Ms. Mansi Gautam         +91 6397028360  
3. Mr. Dhruv Sharma         +91 7618626485

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

1. Dr. Soumi Chatterjee, Founder/ President– Vidhi Vaarta
2. Adv. Mohammad Raashid Ali, Co-Founder/ Director– Vidhi Vaarta
3. Adv. Mohd. Taasir Ali, Co-Founder – Vidhi Vaarta
4. Adv. Divyanshu Nautiyal, Co-Founder – Vidhi Vaarta
5. Adv. Kushal Mittal, Member

Registration Link for Participants: Click Here

Abstract to submitted at Email: [email protected]

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