National Conference on Navigating Contemporary Challenges in Defence and Maritime Law

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Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence (“CASCA”) is organizing and warmly invites you to participate in the National Conference on Navigating Contemporary Challenges in Defence and Maritime Law: Legal, Strategic and Environmental Perspective scheduled to be held on November 15-16, 2025.

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About the RGNUL, Punjab 

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab. The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab to fulfill the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. Recently, the University has earned the coveted status of being one of the top-ranking law teaching institutions in the Country. Over 1000 students acquire state-of-the-art legal education in a well-furnished and fully developed residential campus which boasts of all necessary infrastructural and manpower facilities for the all-around growth of the students. RGNUL is currently emphasizing research, training, and consultancy in various areas of contemporary interest. It is envisaged to be a research-intensive university in the times to come.

About the Centre for Business Laws & Taxation (CBLT)

The Centre for Business Laws and Taxation (CBLT) is one of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab’s flagship centres. The Centre aims to further its objective of bridging the gap between the theory and practice of corporate law. It is established to promote comparative research and discussion in corporate law. It focuses on analyzing current policy approaches in various areas of corporate laws such as corporate governance, insolvency law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, etc. It plans to streamline the process of learning through academic courses, programs, and publications. It also focuses on identifying the gaps between industry and academia through effective joint research. The Centre follows a multi-disciplinary approach to recognizing problems in the field of corporate laws and endeavours to engage in dialogue to facilitate changes in it. It is based on establishing a culture of discussion on corporate laws in the country by educating the next generation of lawyers and law students.

About the Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence (CASCA)

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence (CASCA) strives to bridge the gap between technological advancements and legal frameworks, creating a comprehensive platform for scholars, practitioners, and students to engage with the pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology. Our commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting academic excellence positions us as a pivotal contributor to the development of effective regulatory policies that address the challenges of the digital era.   

About the Conference

This two-day national conference aims to provide a platform for comprehensive deliberation on the evolving contours of Defence and Maritime Law in India. It will focus on the intersection of national security, international maritime frameworks, environmental sustainability, and technological developments in the domain. The conference is designed to foster research, discussion, and policy-oriented dialogue on critical legal and strategic issues concerning India’s maritime interests and coastal defence mechanisms. The conference will feature panel discussions involving maritime security experts, defence analysts, academicians, and legal practitioners. It will also include paper presentations selected through a competitive call for papers, promoting academic exchange and policy innovation in the domain.   

Sub-Themes of the Conference

  • Evolution of national and international legal standards addressing data breaches and digital warfare at sea
  • Constitutional and statutory mandates of coastal state enforcement agencies 
  • Defence Laws and Contemporary Challenges
  • Legal implications of Integrated Maritime Domain Awareness (IMDA) and coastal security frameworks
  • Cybersecurity threats to maritime infrastructure and autonomous vessels 
  • National and international legal approaches to piracy and maritime terrorism 
  • UNCLOS, and India’s anti-piracy legislation and enforcement challenges 
  • Legal compliance with MARPOL and domestic environmental laws
  • Role of the Indian Coast Guard and the liability regime for marine pollution incidents
  • The legal contours of the blue economy include marine spatial planning 
  • Regulation of ocean-based industries
  • Maritime dispute resolution mechanisms under international law
  • Arbitration clauses in port infrastructure contracts
  • Regional defence collaborations and legal harmonisation efforts, examining the Colombo security conclave, the Sagar doctrine, and their alignment with India’s maritime security laws  

Please note that the above sub-themes are merely indicative and participants are allowed to explore any topic related to the main theme.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission – September 15, 2025
Final Paper Submission – October 15, 2025Last Date of Registration – October 30, 2025
Conference Date – November 15-16, 2025

Registration Details

Registration Fee – INR 1000/- + GST for Advocates, Academicians and other Practitioners
Registration Fee – INR 750/- + GST for Students and Research Scholars.
(Rs. 500 extra in case of a co-author.)*Note: Payment link will be circulated after acceptance of abstracts.
Abstracts shall be required to be submitted via this Google form link.

We have attached the brochure for your reference, which entails all the necessary details.For any queries, please feel free to contact the undersigned –

Ms. Harsheen Kaur Luthra

(+91) 9520002334

Ms. Ishmeet Siwach

(+91) 9350530562

Mr. Prashant Babbar

(+91) 9138128038

Events & Outreach Heads, CBLT

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