About the Organiser / University
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established under the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006. The university received approval from the Bar Council of India in July 2006 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Sections 2(f) and 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. RGNUL was accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2015 and was granted autonomy under UGC Regulations in 2018. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, ranked RGNUL first among the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions under the Swachh Campus category for Government Residential Universities in 2019.
Details About the Event / Opportunity
The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Integrating Indian Knowledge System and Law aims to familiarize academicians with the relevance and application of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in contemporary legal education, research, and teaching pedagogy. The programme promotes a multidisciplinary and value-based approach by integrating traditional Indian jurisprudence, ethics, governance models, indigenous dispute resolution systems, and constitutional values with modern legal frameworks. It also seeks to encourage culturally rooted and interdisciplinary perspectives in curriculum development, research, and classroom teaching in alignment with the objectives of NEP 2020.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Develop the ability to integrate IKS perspectives into legal teaching and research.
- Identify interdisciplinary research opportunities.
- Learn to develop research proposals and critically analyse classical Indian texts.
- Explore the contemporary relevance of Indian knowledge traditions in law and society.
- Understand innovative teaching methodologies and experiential learning techniques.
- Foster academic collaboration across disciplines.
Themes
- Introduction to Indian Knowledge System and its Relevance in Legal Education
- Ancient Indian Jurisprudence, Dharma and Concepts of Justice
- Integrating Indian Knowledge System with Contemporary Legal Frameworks
- Indigenous Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Community Justice Systems
- Constitutional Values, Ethics and Governance in Indian Knowledge Traditions
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Law through Indian Philosophy, Society and Culture
- Innovative Teaching Pedagogy and Curriculum Development under NEP 2020
- Technology, Research and Emerging Trends in Integrating Indian Knowledge System and Law
Who is it For / Eligibility to Participate
The FDP is open to:
- Faculty members
- Research scholars
- Academic professionals from law and related disciplines such as social sciences and allied fields.
Mode of the Event
Online
Location & Venue of the Event
Punjab, India
Hosted by: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab
Mode: Online
Registration / Submission Links & Procedure
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/G9Jy5RSVQXRLnNvH7
Online Payment Link:
rgnul.lsacademia.in/lsa_rgnul/eventPortal/loginFrom.jsp
Participants are required to complete the registration form and make the prescribed fee payment through the online payment portal.
Fee Details
₹1,500 (Including GST)
Deadlines / Important Dates
- Last Date of Registration: 9 July 2026
- Programme Dates: 13 July 2026 – 18 July 2026
- Session Timings: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST)
Contact Information
Email: fdprgnul2026@gmail.com
Organising Committee
Patron-in-Chief: Prof. (Dr.) Jai S. Singh, Vice Chancellor, RGNUL, Punjab
Patron: Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia, Registrar (Officiating), RGNUL, Punjab
Faculty Coordinators:
- Dr. Jaswinder Kaur, Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab
- Dr. Shiva Satish Sharda, Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab
- Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Assistant Professor of Law, RGNUL, Punjab
Official Link of the Event / Brochure
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/G9Jy5RSVQXRLnNvH7
Official Brochure: RGNUL FDP Brochure 2026
