This conference seeks to create a meaningful academic and professional dialogue on the evolving landscape of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and taxation law, with particular focus on contemporary challenges emerging from digital transformation, globalisation, financial regulation, and fiscal policy. The conference will bring together students, research scholars, academicians, corporate professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in critical discussions and present original research.
About the Organiser
The Centre for Excellence in Corporate and Commercial Laws (CfECCL) at ICFAI Law School was established with the objective of fostering advanced research and scholarship in core areas of corporate and commercial legal practice, including company law, securities regulation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and insurance law, and taxation law. The Centre regularly undertakes academic initiatives such as conferences, publications, and collaborative research projects aimed at strengthening the interface between legal scholarship and industry practice.
About the Conference
“Lex et Fiscus” aims to examine the dynamic interface between corporate law and taxation policy in India, particularly in the context of regulatory reforms, emerging technologies, financial markets, and global economic developments. The conference intends to provide a platform for evidence-based research and interdisciplinary engagement addressing contemporary legal challenges affecting corporate governance and tax administration.
Themes (Indicative and Not Exhaustive)
Theme 1: Corporate Governance, Regulation and Digital Transformation
- Corporate Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- Smart Contracts and Blockchain Technology in Corporate Transactions
- Competition Law and Regulation of Digital Markets
- Legal and Regulatory Challenges in FinTech and Digital Payment Systems
- E-Commerce Regulation and Consumer Protection in the Digital Economy
Theme 2: Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency and Financial Markets
- Corporate Restructuring and Business Reorganisation
- Insolvency Resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
- Regulatory Framework for Startups and Unicorns in India
- Freedom of Contract in Modern Commercial Law
- Banking Regulation and Financial Stability in Emerging Economies
Theme 3: Domestic Taxation – Compliance, Reform and Sectoral Impact
- Individual and Corporate Tax Liability
- GST Regime and Regulatory Compliance
- GST and Consumer Economics
- GST and the MSME Sector
- Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Enforcement
Theme 4: International, Emerging and Futuristic Tax Regimes
- International Taxation and India’s Position in the Global Tax Order
- Tax Havens, Treaty Shopping and Statutory Compliance
- Taxation of Intangible Assets
- Green Taxation and Environmental Levies
- Artificial Intelligence and Taxation
Who Can Participate
The conference invites submissions from:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
- Research Scholars and Doctoral Candidates
- Academicians and Faculty Members
- Corporate Professionals and Practitioners
- Policymakers and Industry Experts
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 4 April 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 7 April 2026
- Registration Deadline: 10 April 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 15 April 2026
- Conference Dates: 20–21 April 2026
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: 250–350 words with 5–8 keywords
- Full Paper: 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes)
- Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition
- Formatting: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 line spacing
- Footnotes: Font Size 10, single spacing
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Co-authorship: Maximum two authors allowed
- Plagiarism must be below 10%, with 0% AI-generated text detection report required at the time of submission.
Registration Fees
- Students (UG/PG): INR 750
- Research Scholars: INR 1000
- Academicians and Professionals: INR 1500
Awards and Publication Opportunities
- Best Paper Award: ₹5,000 per theme along with a Certificate of Merit
- Top papers will be considered for publication in a Scopus-indexed edited volume.
- All accepted papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN.
- All presenters will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Google form for submission of abstract: https://forms.gle/
Contact Information
For any queries or further information, please contact:
Mr. Rahul Neema
Centre Coordinator, CfECCL
Assistant Professor, ICFAI Law School
Email: rahulneema@ifheindia.org
Phone: +91 7415455791
Mr. Rupak Das
Centre Co-Coordinator, CfECCL
Assistant Professor, ICFAI Law School
Email: rupakdas@ifheindia.org
Phone: +91 8126937747
Student Coordinator:
Mr. Jasjit Singh
Email: jasjitsinghsindhu14@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9100789303
