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National Article Writing Competition | Organized by Centre for Human Rights and Disability Studies (CHRDS), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | Register by 15 February 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANISER / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
Established in 2016 by an Act of the State Legislature (Act 16 of 2016), Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla began functioning on October 5, 2016. Located in the Himalayan region, the University focuses on holistic legal education with emphasis on interdisciplinary, practical, and application-based learning. HPNLU is committed to academic excellence and overall development of students under the leadership of its Vice-Chancellor.

Centre for Human Rights and Disability Studies (CHRDS)
CHRDS is a research-cum-activism centre at HPNLU, Shimla, aimed at addressing issues related to human rights and disability studies. The Centre works at the intersection of healthcare, education, employment, social inclusion, dignity, autonomy, access to justice, and disability-diversity jurisprudence. It seeks to bridge academic research with practical advocacy and rights-based action.

Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)
ADR is a non-partisan, non-profit organization established in 1999 by professors from IIM Ahmedabad. It works to strengthen democracy through electoral and political reforms, focusing on transparency, accountability, and decriminalization of politics. ADR is widely known for its role in the Supreme Court judgment mandating disclosure of criminal, financial, and educational backgrounds of election candidates.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY

The Centre for Human Rights and Disability Studies, in collaboration with the Association for Democratic Reforms, is organizing a National Article Writing Competition on the theme:

“Electoral Rights of Persons with Disabilities”

The competition invites scholarly and analytical articles engaging with the intersection of disability rights, electoral participation, equality, and democratic governance.

Broad Themes include:

  • Beyond the Ballot Box: Legal barriers to electoral participation for persons with disabilities

  • The Right to Vote as a Right to Equality: A disability rights perspective on suffrage

  • Digital Democracy or Digital Divide: Electronic voting and accessibility

  • Guardianship vs. Citizenship: Legal capacity and disenfranchisement of persons with intellectual disabilities

  • From Tokenism to Transformation: Accessible elections as a constitutional mandate

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

Participation details are not limited to a particular academic level or profession.

MODE OF THE EVENT

Online (Registration and submission through online links only)

LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
(Competition conducted online)

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

  • Registration must be completed only through the official registration and payment link. 

  • After successful registration, submissions must be made only through the designated submission link.

  • Submissions sent via email will not be accepted.

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in English language and .docx format only.

  • The submission link will remain active until 15 February 2026 (11:59 PM).

FEE DETAILS

  • ₹250 for single-authored submission

  • ₹500 for co-authored submission

PRIZES

  • First Prize: ₹3000 + Publication + Certificate of Merit

  • Second Prize: ₹2000 + Publication + Certificate of Merit

  • Third Prize: ₹1000 + Publication + Certificate of Merit

  • Next 7 Shortlisted Articles: Publication + Certificate of Merit

  • All Participants: Certificate of Participation

Top 3 articles will be published on ADR’s official website, while the remaining shortlisted articles will be published on the official website of CHRDS, HPNLU Shimla.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

  • Start of Registration: 31 December 2025

  • Last Date of Registration: 15 February 2026

  • Last Date of Submission: 15 February 2026

  • Announcement of Results: First week of March 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organising Team:

  • Dr. Sachin Sharma – Director, CHRDS

  • Ashpinder Kaur – Convener, CHRDS | +91 98762 13792

  • Samia Mirza – Co-Convener, CHRDS | +91 63062 05121

  • Rimjim Kheda – Treasurer, CHRDS | +91 96106 66673

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / BROCHURE / RULES & REGULATIONS

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