About Mar Gregorios College of Law
Mar Gregorios College of Law (MGCL), established in 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a premier, NAAC-accredited, and BCI-approved institution located within the Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar campus. It offers 5-year integrated B.A., BBA, and B.Com LL.B programs, plus LL.M, and is known for its focus on professional, ethical lawyering and consistent high university rankings.
About the Opportunity
Mar Gregorios College of Law, in collaboration with the Menard Family Centre for Democracy, Miami University, and the Kerala Police Academy, invites research papers for an international conference on the theme Justice 4.0 – AI, Policing, and the Transformation of Criminal Law, scheduled for the 27th and 28th of July, 2026, at Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram.
The Conference seeks to examine the impact of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies on criminal law, policing, judicial decision-making, and justice administration. It aims to address the legal, ethical, and constitutional concerns arising from algorithmic governance, including bias, surveillance, accountability, transparency, and protection of fundamental rights. The Conference further endeavours to foster interdisciplinary dialogue for developing balanced and human rights-oriented regulatory frameworks for the responsible integration of AI within criminal justice systems in the era of Justice 4.0.
Theme
Justice 4.0 – AI, Policing, and the Transformation of Criminal Law
Sub-Themes
Authors are encouraged to submit their original unpublished work on the following sub-themes:
- AI and Algorithmic Policing
- Digital Evidence and Criminal Adjudication
- Cybercrime and White-Collar Crime in the Digital Economy
- Ethics, Human Rights, and Governance of AI
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: 300-350 words
- Full paper: 6000-8000 words
- Citation Style: Bluebook 21st edition
- Co-authorship: Maximum 2 authors
- Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing
Mode of Presentation
The Conference shall be conducted in a hybrid format. Presenters may thus choose the mode of presentation in the registration form as per their convenience.
Awards and Publication
Selected papers will be considered for publication as a special volume in the Journal of Mar Gregorios of Law (JMGCL) ISSN 3107-9946.
A Special Award for the Best Paper Presenter will be conferred under each sub-theme of the Conference.
Dates
27th – 28th July, 2026
Location
Sophiya Hall, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th June, 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 17th June, 2026
- Conference Dates: 27th – 28th July, 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 30th July, 2026 (Post Conference)
Registration Details and Fee Structure
| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission | View Here |
| Participant Registration (Non-Presenters) | View Here |
| Payment Gateway | View Here |
| Payment Instructions | View Here |
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
| Academicians/Professionals | Rs. 1000 (per author) |
| Research Scholars | Rs. 700 (per author) |
| Students | Rs. 500 (per author) |
| Participants (Non-presenters) | Rs. 300 (Participation Certificate provided) |
Accommodation Details
Accommodation may be available upon special request made at the time of registration. All associated costs must be borne by the participants. No TA/DA will be provided to the presenters/participants.
Contact Info
For any query, contact us at: conf2026@mgcl.ac.in
The brochure is here.
