Call for Papers: Conference on ‘Exploring the Evolving Dynamics of Protecting Women and Child Rights in the Modernized World’ at Vydehi Institute of Law, Bangalore

Call for Papers: 1st Annual VIL Conference by Vydehi Institute of Law (May 28, 2025)
Theme: “Exploring the Evolving Dynamics of Protecting Women and Child Rights in the Modernized World”

About the Organizer

Vydehi Institute of Law, located in Whitefield, Bengaluru, is affiliated with the Karnataka State Law University and approved by the Bar Council of India. The institution is committed to academic excellence and inclusive legal education, offering a range of law programs and promoting advocacy, research, and holistic student development.

About the Conference

The First Annual Edition VIL Conference aims to explore contemporary legal, social, and digital challenges in protecting the rights of women and children. The conference invites students, academicians, professionals, and researchers to contribute original and thought-provoking work on the subject.

Date of Conference: 28th May 2025
Mode: Hybrid (Online + Offline at Vydehi Institute of Law)

Conference Sub-Themes (Indicative, not exhaustive)

Women & Child Rights

Constitutional protections
Legal aid and access to justice
Education as a tool for empowerment
Role of Human Rights Commissions

International Perspectives

Comparative legal systems
Role of UNO, UNICEF, CCR
Global efforts to eliminate violence

Digital Age & Legal Rights

Cybercrime and digital harassment
Privacy in digital space
Socio-legal implications of data laws

Labour & Workplace Rights

Labour Codes and gendered employment
Women entrepreneurs and legal safeguards
NGO interventions

Criminal Law Approaches

Juvenile justice and POCSO
Domestic violence, dowry deaths
Impact of new criminal laws
Media trials and societal stigma

Eligibility

Students (Undergraduate or Postgraduate from any discipline)
Law Professors / Academicians
Legal Researchers / Scholars
Advocates / Legal Practitioners
Policymakers / Executives
Scholars from allied fields
Cross-institutional teams are permitted

Important Dates

Last date to submit abstracts: 13th May 2025
Notification of abstract acceptance: 14th May 2025
Full paper submission deadline: 21st May 2025
Last date for registration fee payment: 22nd May 2025
Conference date: 28th May 2025

Registration Fees

Category	First Author	Co-Author
Students	Rs. 500	Rs. 250
Academicians / Professionals	Rs. 1000	Rs. 750
Delegates (Participation only)	Rs. 300	–

Awards and Publication

Best Paper Awards:
- Two from Academicians/Professionals/Researchers
- Two from Student submissions
Certificate of Participation for all registered delegates
Selected abstracts will be published in an abstract book by a reputed publisher