About the University
The Department of Law, Osmania University, has a glorious history of more than 125 years and is well known for its erudite faculty, excellent infrastructure, and alumni who have reached pinnacles of excellence as attorneys, judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, and academia.
About the Seminar
Three-Day Hybrid National Seminar on Marching Towards Platinum Jubilee of Indian Constitution: Experiences and Expectations from August 7 to 9, 2023.
About the Theme
The Constitution of a democratic state is the fundamental and supreme law of the land. The life of a nation depends largely on the working of its constitution. There are many successful constitutions that have been in existence for many decades and even centuries successfully.
We can mention the constitutions of USA, Australia, Canada, France, UK and Switzerland, etc., in this context. Comparatively, the Constitution of India is younger, dynamic and progressive in many respects. As we approach its platinum jubilee, it is time to introspect, retrospect and audit our great constitution and its working.
The experience of its working and the expectations in a multidimensional and diverse society needs to be discussed, deliberated and flagged at this most appropriate juncture.
As we march towards the Platinum year in 2025, it is the need of the hour to recall and remind the vision and aspirations of the founding fathers and mothers to make power impersonal and evaluate the experiences and expectations which have been the motivation for our Constitution and Constitutionalism.
As per the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar- “However good a Constitution may be, it is sure to turn out bad because those who are called to work it, happen to be a bad lot. However bad a Constitution may be, it may turn out to be good if those who are called to work it, happen to be a good lot.
The working of a Constitution does not depend wholly upon the nature of the Constitution….Who can say how the people of India and their purposes or will they prefer revolutionary methods of achieving them?
If they adopt the revolutionary methods, however good the Constitution may be, it requires no prophet to say that it will fail. It is, therefore, futile to pass any judgment upon the Constitution without reference to the part which the people and their parties are likely to play.”
Keeping the above caveat in view and the constitutional developments of the 73 years, the Faculty of Law, Osmania University, Hyderabad, is organizing this 3-day Hybrid National Seminar on the theme “Marching towards Platinum Jubilee of Indian Constitution: Experiences and Expectations” from August 7 to 9, 2023.
Broader Themes
- Making of Indian Constitution: The Process and Progress till 1949
- Contribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar in shaping the Constitution
- Intention of Framers of Indian Constitution
- Journey of Indian Constitution (1950 to 1976, 1977 to 2000 and 2001 to till now)
- Amending the Constitution: Basic Structure Doctrine and beyond
- Independence of Judiciary: Scope and Extent
- Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach and Judicial Accountability
- Enlargement of Fundamental Rights: Indian Culture and Liberal Influences-State Action and Judicial Response
- Enforcement of Directive Principles and Welfare State: An audit
- Changing Contours of Social and Economic Justice: Recent Trends
- Changing Contours of Federalism: Recent Trends
- Role of Governors: The Emerging Issues
- Local Self Government: A Neglected Area?
The contributors may select any of the above themes or sub-themes implied thereunder or any other related area for submission of their papers and presentation.
Who is it for?
Research Papers are invited from Academicians, Professionals, Scholars, Lawyers, Students, Social Engineers, and Experts in the relevant fields.
The Abstracts containing not more than 200 words, along with the title, author’s name(s), affiliation, address for correspondence, and email, with 4 to 5 keywords on and one or more of the conference themes or their allied areas shall be submitted as under. All the submissions are to be made through email only.
Location
Venue: PGRRCDE Platinum Jubilee Hall, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad – 500007, India
How to Submit?
All the submissions are to be made through an email at [email protected] only.
Fee Details
- Institutional delegates: Rs.2500
- Professionals: Rs.2000
- Academicians: Rs.1500
- Research Scholars: Rs.1000
- Students: Rs.500
The Registration Fee has to be paid in the form of an Online Transfer in favor of Dean Faculty of Law O.U. A/C. No: 52198263864 : IFSCODE: SBIN0020071 MICR Code : 500002342, State Bank of India, Osmania University Branch, Hyderabad, India.
Accommodation and Travel Arrangements
Limited Accommodation is available at Osmania University Campus on first-come-first-serve basis, on payment. However, there are many hotels around the campus. The information regarding hotels will be intimated to interested participants.
The organizers will not defray the costs of travel incurred by the participants and paper presenters. They are advised to sponsor their own travel.
Perks
The full-length papers will be peer-reviewed and those accepted will be published in the conference proceedings as a book with ISBN.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Submission of Abstract: June 15, 2023
- Acceptance of Abstract: June 20, 2023
- Last Date for Submission of Full-Length Paper: July 16, 2023
- Acceptance of Full-Length Paper Full-Length Paper: July 20, 2023
- Conference Dates: August 7-9, 2023
Contact Information
In case of queries, contact the Convenor, Prof. Dr. Gali Vinod Kumar, Dean Faculty of Law, Osmania University at [email protected] or at Mobile: +91-9390119889; Office: + 91- 8331997297
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