ABOUT THE ORGANISER / UNIVERSITY

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab through the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006. The university was created as a national-level centre of excellence in legal education to meet the growing demand for advanced legal studies in the era of globalisation and liberalisation.

RGNUL received approval from the Bar Council of India in July 2006 and is registered with the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. The university has also been declared eligible to receive grants under Section 12-B of the UGC Act and has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC. Over the years, RGNUL has emerged as one of the leading law universities in India, offering integrated undergraduate programmes, LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes while promoting quality research and academic engagement.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is organising an International Conference on “Human Rights & Fundamental Rights: Past, Present and Future”. The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on the development, protection and future of human rights and fundamental rights.

The conference will examine historical perspectives, analyse contemporary challenges, and explore emerging frameworks for strengthening rights protection in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The organising committee invites original and unpublished research papers, articles and case comments that critically engage with the conference theme. Submissions may adopt doctrinal, comparative, empirical or interdisciplinary approaches related to human rights and fundamental rights.

Indicative Themes / Sub-themes include:

• Human Rights and Emerging Technologies (AI, Surveillance, Data Privacy)

• Women’s Rights as Human Rights: Global and National Perspectives

• Human Rights of Children and their Protection

• Labour Rights and Decent Work in the Global Economy

• Right to Health and Access to Healthcare as a Human Right

• Environmental Justice and the Right to a Healthy Environment

• Human Rights of Migrants, Refugees, and Stateless Persons

• Minority Rights and Protection of Cultural Identity

• Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legal and Social Challenges

• Role of International Organisations in Promoting Human Rights

• Expansion of Fundamental Rights through Constitutional Interpretation

• Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights

• Human Rights and Fundamental Rights in the Digital and Global Age

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

Submissions are invited from:

• Academicians and Researchers

• Legal Practitioners and Policy Professionals

• Ph.D. Scholars

• Postgraduate Students

• Undergraduate Students

MODE OF THE EVENT

Hybrid (Online + Offline)

LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, India

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

All submissions must be made electronically in MS Word format through the submission links provided by the organisers.

Abstract Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbkJA1deLqMO-ovDYIUFLQUVrxgaJH4UnZh–iIYJbgjQS_g/viewform

Full Paper Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFhFwlR2QNGlmx2dwW1UiVjgjAAhJUU796IxH42OOxXTMPNw/viewform

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract length: 250–300 words (maximum 4 keywords)

• Full paper word limit: Maximum 5000 words

• Co-authorship allowed for up to two authors

• Language: English only

• Citation style: Bluebook (21st Edition)

• Plagiarism limit: 10% (excluding footnotes and bibliography)

• Submissions must be original and unpublished

FEE DETAILS

Registration Fee: ₹500 (exclusive of GST)

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 18 March 2026

• Payment & Full Paper Submission: 20 March 2026

• Conference Date: 24 March 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: casihr@rgnul.ac.in
Phone: 0175-2391600

OFFICIAL LINK / BROCHURE

• Official Conference Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AlmqbAh7DWHKxR5c1zlaH_gZTgah-a2r/view?usp=drive_link
• Abstract Submission Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbkJA1deLqMO-ovDYIUFLQUVrxgaJH4UnZh–iIYJbgjQS_g/viewform
• Full Paper Submission Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFhFwlR2QNGlmx2dwW1UiVjgjAAhJUU796IxH42OOxXTMPNw/viewform