International Conference On Comparative Law by Galgotias University

International Conference On Comparative Law by Galgotias University

About The Organizers
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: AN INTRODUCTION
2025 Conference: Theme
Sub-Themes
Conference Format
Applicant Instructions
Contact us

About The Organizers

Galgotias University has an immersive learning environment that offers its students opportunities to learn both inside and outside the classroom. Its student body represents 28 states, making it a microcosm of India with a welcoming and supportive community that embraces diversity in culture, talent, and perspectives. To nurture the next generation of leaders, Galgotias University has established a respectful campus culture that encourages intellectual debates, talent development, unconventional thinking, and experimentation with new ideas. The University offers all the necessary resources for students to organize and pursue a wide range of academic and recreational interests through clubs, societies, activities, and entrepreneurial projects.

Galgotias University, School of Law (SOL, GU) is a prime example of how strong traditions, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and an excellent curriculum can pave the way for a top-notch educational institution. Established just a decade ago, SOL, GU has made significant strides in the legal education landscape of India by providing skill-oriented and industry-relevant programs. The School of Law focus on producing litigation specialists, corporate lawyers, mediation & arbitration experts, professionals to draft legal instruments, policymakers, researchers, academicians, diplomats, comparative law experts for the burgeoning LPO industry, and others have helped SOL, GU gain prominence as one of the best laws. Within a decade of its foundation, SOL, GU has acclaimed Ist position nationally as per the CSR-LAW SCHOOL SURVEY, 2023 under the category of top eminent law schools and secured 11th position in the category of emerging law colleges in India as per the India Today MRDA Ranking, 2023. With prime focus on quality legal education, practical advocacy skills development and experiential learning, the school is a continual work in progress with 60 regular faculty and over 1200 legal eagles making the most of the academic environment and world class infrastructural amenities.

Edith Cowan University, Western Australia

Edith Cowan University, named after Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first woman to be elected to an Australian Parliament, has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, originating from more than 100 countries. Established in 1991, their outstanding achievements have been recognized throughout Australia and internationally through awards, grants, scholarships and prizes.

For 15 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5-star rating for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide. ECU is also ranked in the world’s top 100 universities under 50 years old in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Rankings, and the Business and Economic’s discipline is in the Top 250 in the world on the Times Higher Education Rankings (THE) for 2022. Additionally, ECU is the top WA university for undergraduate skills development in Business and Management, and Law and Paralegal studies in the 2022 Good Universities Guide rankings and our Hospitality and Tourism Management program is ranked Top 30 in the world in the 2022 Shanghai Rankings. The school has achieved AACSB business accreditation in recognition of its remarkable dedication and progress in recent years.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: AN INTRODUCTION

The School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University prepares industry-ready graduates by providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences alongside engaged, applied comparative research. Recognizing the importance of comparative studies in law, the school has organized the International Conference on Comparative Law across various jurisdictions. These conferences have culminated in the creation of insightful books on comparative law, which are Comparative Law -Unravelling Global Legal Systems, Comparative Approaches in Law and Policy and Comparative Law: Its Facets, Nuances and Intricacies.

The next edition of the International Conference on Comparative Law is planned in collaboration with School of Law, Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh (India) on April 25 – 26, 2025 in a hybrid format.

2025 Conference: Theme

In an era of increasing globalization, legal systems across the world face shared challenges and opportunities. Comparative law, as a discipline, provides a critical framework for understanding the similarities, differences, and intersections among legal traditions, offering insights into how laws can evolve in response to societal needs. Its influence is evident in the evolution of law in different jurisdictions, with the Indian Constitution itself standing as a prime example of comparative legal application, drawing from the best practices within similar constitutional frameworks. Over time, the Indian judiciary has frequently referred to norms from other jurisdictions to enrich and advance its own jurisprudence. Additionally, Indian courts have applied comparative methods in their rulings, particularly in extending protections for socio-economic rights, gender rights, civil and political rights, environmental issues, corporate governance, and more. As such, comparative law, though an ancient field, has become crucial for the growth of modern legal societies.

It is within this context that ICCL – 2025 has been established. This platform invites legal professionals, academics, researchers, and students to explore, evaluate, and compare the legal systems of two or more countries, provided that either India or Australia is used as a foundational base for comparison.

Sub-Themes

ICCL – 2025 has a plethora of non-exhaustive themes and sub-themes to offer! The author may make a suitable choice from the given sub-themes. However, the base country of comparison must be either India or Australia.

THEME 1: Modalities of Comparative Law

Bilateral and Multilateral Comparative Approaches
Judicial Dialogue and Cross-Jurisdictional Influence
Comparative Methodologies in Law
Role of Comparative Law in Legal Reform
Transnational Governance and Comparative Law
Comparative Philosophical Theories of Evolution of Law
Comparative Legal Education and Pedagogy
Challenges and Ethical Issues in Comparative Law
Legal Pluralism and Hybrid Legal Systems

THEME 2: Comparative Constitutional Law [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Constitutional Design and Drafting Processes
Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties
Legislative and Electoral Process
Constitution and the Judiciary
Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Rights and Liberties of Media
Ideals of Democratic Institutions
Facets of Secularism
State and Legal Structure
Constitutional Amendments
Evolving Constitutional Jurisprudence in Modern Times
Judicial Review and Constitutional Courts
Constitutional Approaches to Environmental Protection

THEME 3: Comparative Criminal Law and Human Rights [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Comparative Criminal Procedure
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Offences against the State
Children and the Criminal Justice System
Human Rights and the Victims of Crime
Criminological theories
Financial Crimes
Gender-based offences
Contemporary forensic practices in Criminal Justice System
Rights of Specially Abled
Mental Health Care
Human Rights and Refugee Protection
Punishment and Sentencing: A Comparative Approach
Comparative Approaches to Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
Comparative Approaches to Police Powers & Surveillance
Comparative Approaches Cyber Crime and Piracy
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Crimes
Comparative Analysis of Hate Crimes and Anti-Discrimination Law

THEME 4: Comparative IPR, Technology Law and Emerging Legal Domains [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Comparative Perspectives on Cybersecurity Law
Biotechnology, Genetic Resources, and IPR
Legal Responses to Online Content Moderation and Platform Liability
Social Media and OTT Regulations
Comparative Approaches to Open Source, Open Data, and Open Science
Comparative Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Law
Comparative Approaches to IPR Protection and Enforcement
E-commerce, Consumer Protection, and Cross-Border Trade
Digital Assets, Intellectual Property, and the Metaverse
NFTs, Block Chain and Cryptocurrency
Comparative Approaches to Air, Space and Maritime Law
Digital Identity, Biometrics, and Privacy Rights
Green Technology and Intellectual Property Rights
Environmental Challenges
Space Law and Intellectual Property in Outer Space
Energy Laws
Comparative Laws on Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

THEME 5: Comparative Business Law [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Incorporation of Business and its operations
Banking and Investment Law
International Trade and Investment
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Cross-Border Transactions
Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Anti-Competitive Practices
Comparative Securities Regulation
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance
Infrastructure and Real Estate
Alternative Dispute Resolution & International Commercial Arbitration
Labor and Social Welfare
E-commerce and Consumer Protection Laws
Start-Ups and Legal challenges
Comparative Entrepreneurship
Transport law
Land and Real Estate law
Capital Markets
Private Trade Law
Comparative Financial Management
Corporate Taxation and International Tax Planning
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Sustainable Business Practices and Environmental Regulations

THEME 6: Comparative Family Law[The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Cross-cultural and legal perspectives on marriage & divorce
Comparative Approaches to Property Rights and Family Law
Child Custody and Parenting Rights
Pre-Nuptial and Spousal Property Settlement
Intersection of Religion and Family Law
Comparative approach to Family Law and Emerging Issues
Uniform Civil Code
Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ+ Family Rights
Cross-Border Family Disputes and International Child Abduction
Elder Care, Filial Responsibility, and Intergenerational Support
Financial Arrangements and Property Rights in Marriage
Status of Minorities and Indigenous Families in Family Law
Family Law and Migration: Rights of Immigrant Families

Conference Format

The conference will take place over two days. It will open with an inaugural session hosting keynote addresses by eminent speakers from India, Australia and other countries, to be followed by the technical sessions. The second day shall commence with the presentation of research papers in the respective panels, as ascertained by the organising committee based on the designated sub-themes and papers finalised for presentation. The jury will select the best article from each session for special recognition in the valedictory ceremony that will conclude the final day.

The conference will be organised in a hybrid mode.

^1*The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make suitable modifications, wherever deemed necessary in the conference format. Also, the decision of the organizing committee/judges shall be final in this regard. It will not be subjected to any question/justification/dispute whatsoever.

Applicant Instructions

1. Abstract: Each apppcant must submit 200-300-word abstract providing an overview of the proposed paper by e-mail to icclgusol@gmail.com no later than March 10, 2025. Each paper will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the comparative law scholarship and the theme of the conference, for example, by advancing new knowledge, connecting previously unrelated facts, offering a critique of existing law, or proposing reform.

2. Important Pre-condition: Authors are encouraged to consider the comparative study focusing on India with any other jurisdiction.

3. Date of Communication of Acceptance of Abstract: The organising committee will notify each apppcant of whether their abstract has been accepted by March 12, 2025. The decision of the organising committee to accept papers for presentation at the conference shall be final.

4. Pre–conference Presentation: To ensure that young writers make the most of their conference experience, pre-conference presentations can be instrumental in building their confidence and refining their skills. In case where abstract is accepted the young researcher can seek details feedback on working paper. The Pre-conference Presentations shall take place on 17th March, 2025. Separate google form will be shared with interested participants of Pre-Conference Presentations. Based on the suggestions of the panel members, pre-conference presenters need to incorporate changes in their research paper.

5. Date of Submission of Paper: Apppcants selected by the organising committee to participate in the conference must submit their complete paper by the deadpne of March 31, 2025.

6. Paper Format: Each paper must be between 5,000 and 7,000 words and include headings and properly formatted footnote citations (end notes are not permissible). Papers must be in MS Word format with Times New Roman font on an A4 size paper and 1” margin on all sides, font size 12 and pne spacing of 1.5. Ip Rules of Footnoting (Indian contributors)/Any other suitable mode of Footnoting used as a norm in the research community of a country (Foreign Nationals) may be followed. [They would be standardized at the time of selection for pubpcation]. Copy of the Ip Footnoting style can be accessed at https://ip.ac.in/cstyle.pdf.

7. E-Mail: Papers/abstracts/expressions of interest for mere participation must be submitted by e-mail to: icclgusol@gmail.com

8. Registration Fee: Each successful apppcant must pay the conference registration fee as prescribed herein-below, no later than March 15, 2025.Only one co-author shall be permitted.The registration fee is non-refundable. [The authors whose paper would be selected for presentation shall be informed about the mode of payment through an e-mail.]

9. Mode of Organizing: To reiterate, the conference is organized in a hybrid mode.

10. Accommodation:If participants require accommodation, a special request will have to be made at the time of registration. The payment for accommodation will be borne by the participants.

11. Attendance: Participants must attend the conference on both days to receive a participation e-certificate, which will be presented only at the conclusion of the conference.

12. Pubpcation Opportunities:

A. All abstracts shall be pubpshed in the conference proceedings in an ISBN book.

B. After the conference, selected papers will be pubpshed in an edited book (with ISBN & Scopus Indexed).

C. If deemed suitable, papers may also be accommodated in a peer-reviewed, refereed journal (s), as the case may be.

In this regard, however, the editors’ editorial wisdom and the judges’ feedback shall be conclusive in selecting the worthiness of the paper to be pubpshed. Further details against this backdrop will be provided in due course.

Contact us

For general queries please write us on to icclgusol@gmail.com

Nikita Rai, Student Coordinator +91 70547 88021
Ana Imtiyaz, Student Coordinator +91 87870 54283
Mr. Rupendra Singh
Assistant Professor, GUSOL
Mobile: +919910811270
Email: rupendra.singh@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Mr. Kamaljeet Singh
Assistant Professor, GUSOL
Mobile: +91 98762 14713
Email: kamaljeet.singh@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Dr. Shweta Thakur, Professor, GUSOL Mobile: +919069668064
Email: shweta.thakur@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Dr. Priyanka Ghai, Associate Professor,
GUSOL
Mobile: +919315363885
Email: priyanka.ghai@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in