About KILPAR
The Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) was founded in 2005 under the Department of Law, Justice, and Human Rights, Government of Karnataka, following a decision by the State Cabinet.
KILPAR is dedicated to legal and parliamentary reforms through research, legislative drafting, legal awareness initiatives, and training programs. It has published 85 research-based books and organized over 300 seminars on socially relevant legal issues. Additionally, it conducts model legislative assemblies at both zonal and state levels, including exclusive sessions for women. Continuing its commitment to reform, KILPAR expands its initiatives with innovative programs.
About the School of Law
The School of Law is an integral part of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, a premier educational institution committed to the motto of ‘Excellence and Service.’ The University has a distinguished history of academic success.
Formerly known as Christ College, CHRIST was the first institution in Karnataka to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), UGC, and currently holds an A+ grade, accredited in 2022 for its commitment to quality education.
The School of Law at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, offers world-class legal education to students from across India, the Middle East, and Mauritius. Its courses are recognized and approved by the Bar Council of India.
About the Conference
The National Conference on “Reproductive Rights & Policy Transformation”, jointly organized by the Karnataka Institute of Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) and the Gender Studies Committee, School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy recommendations on gender-related legal issues.
The conference provides a platform for scholars, policymakers, legal practitioners, and students to critically analyze legal frameworks, judicial interpretations, and policy implementation in the context of contemporary challenges such as digital gender-based violence, gender-neutral laws, and the integration of international conventions into Indian jurisprudence.
Emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach, the conference integrates perspectives from sociology, psychology, and human rights advocacy to develop comprehensive and inclusive legal reforms.
Eligibility
The conference is open to academicians, researchers, and students pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral studies in law and related disciplines. Additionally, legal professionals, advocates, policymakers, and practitioners interested in contributing to discussions on gender justice and gender-affirming laws are encouraged to participate.
Themes
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) and Reproductive Rights
- Surrogacy Laws and the Rights of Surrogate Mothers
- Legal Challenges in Artificial Reproduction
- LGBTQIA+ Parenthood and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Consent and Bodily Autonomy in Reproductive Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Workplace Rights
Registration Fees
No registration fee will be charged for participation in this event.
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Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be in .doc or .docx format and formatted as follows:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12 (Body), 14 (Headings – Bold, Center-Aligned), 13 (Subheadings – Italicized)
- Spacing: 1.5 (Body & Headings), 1.15 (Subheadings), Single (Footnotes)
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Word Count: 3000-6000 words (including tables, diagrams, illustrations, and references)
- Footnotes: Bluebook (21st Edition) citation style, Font Size 10
- Submissions must include a cover page with the author’s name, affiliation, address, and contact details.
- Papers submitted for publication consideration must not be under review elsewhere.
- The plagiarism limit is 10%, and originality is mandatory.
Submission Procedure
- Abstract Requirements:
- Length: 250-300 words (excluding keywords)
- Details: Title, central idea, and research method
- Keywords: 5
- Cover Letter: Must include author(s) details, including name, affiliation, address, and contact information.
- Submission Email: Abstracts must be sent to genderstudiescommittee@law.christuniversity.in
- Review Process:
- All abstracts will undergo blind peer review.
- Accepted abstracts will receive an email containing a Google Form link for registration along with submission deadlines.
Highlights
- Final submissions will undergo peer review and plagiarism checks before consideration for publication in an edited book.
- E-certificates of participation will be provided to all participants.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 28th March 2025
- Abstract Acceptance Notification: 30th March 2025
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 10th April 2025
- Offline Conference Date: 15th April 2025
Contact
- Aswathy Rakesh: +91 73068 85351
- Ahiree Banerjee: +91 91636 96850
- Diksha Sharma: +91 74840 58867
- Email: genderstudiescommittee@law.christuniversity.in
