The International Seminar on Crimes against Religious Minorities in South Asia: Access to Criminal Justice System and the Rule of Law is organised by the Centre for South Asian Legal Studies, Geeta Institute of Law (GIL) in collaboration with the Maldives National University, Maldives on March 26, 2022.
About Geeta Institute of Law
The Institute is located on NH-1, G.T. Road Panipat, just 50 minutes run from Delhi. The institute was granted affiliation by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra in 2007 and affiliation has been approved by the Bar Council of India.
About Centre for South Asian Legal Studies
The study of law cannot be undertaken in an isolated room. The issues and problems with which today’s societies are conflicting have to be taken into consideration when we step into the realm of law.
About Maldives National University
The Maldives National University is one of the outstanding academic institutions of the nation and one of the finest in the region. Its mission is to create, discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge that are necessary to enhance the lives and livelihoods of people and essential for the cultural, social and economic development of the society so that this nation shall remain free and Islamic forever.
About the Seminar
The minorities based on different characteristics have always been a subject to many kinds of atrocities around the world. Similarly, no region can claim to be free from some sort of discriminatory practices against the minorities. The international seminar under the Centre for South Asian Legal Studies will focus on one of such communities which has become vulnerable in South Asian Region.
The religious minorities in South Asia have become a focal point of deliberations for their rights are being violated in an extremely unfair manner. People belonging to religious minorities have largely become the target of mob attacks, and persecution by the majoritarian sections of such communities. The state and the constitutional machinery seem to be failed to protect the rights of people therefore defying the very fabric of rule of rule.
The international seminar, therefore, is a step towards understanding the very power dynamics which is working in South Asian Region. It is also important to examine those structures that are responsible for such atrocious outlook towards the religious minorities, the reasons behind state’s failing and also what can be the possible solutions which can help the states to ensure just and fair treatment of all.
Themes
Crimes Against Religious Minorities in South Asia: Access to Criminal Justice System and the Rule of Law.
Sub Themes
- Socially Ingrained Discrimination against Religious Minorities of South Asia and the Law
- Crimes against Religious Minorities and the Limitation of Criminal Justice System
- Religious Minorities’ access to Criminal Justice System & International Law
- Crime and Religion in South Asia: The Constitution and Rule of Law
- State, Crime and Religion: A South Asian Perspective
- Role of Society vis-Ã -vis Crimes against Religious Minorities in South Asia
- Crime and Religion in South Asia: A Human Rights Approach
- Religious Crimes in South Asia: Scope for the Legal Pluralism
- Idea of the “Welfare State” and the Role of South Asian Countries
- Alternative Practices to Combat Religious Crimes against Minorities in South Asia
- Technology and Religion: Legal Measures in South Asia
Note: The above-mentioned sub-themes are not exhaustive. The author can select any other sub-theme which is related to the main theme.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract: The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must be accompanied by a cover page stating the following: –
- Sub-theme of the paper
- Title of the Paper
- Name of the author (s)
- E-mail address
- Postal address and Contact Number
- The abstract must be emailed to csalsgil@geeta.edu.in with the subject as “SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT FOR INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR” on or before February 15, 2022.
Full Research Paper
The following guidelines should be followed:
- The paper should have a minimum of 4000 (exclusive of footnotes) & maximum of 6000 words (exclusive of footnotes).
- There can be only an author and one co-author. Inclusion of more than one co-author will result in automatic disqualification.
- The main text should be in Times New Roman with font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing.
- The footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single line spacing.
- One-inch margins on all sides should be maintained.
- Citation style: ILI rules of footnoting should be adhered to.
- All correspondence must be sent to email: csalsgil@geeta.edu.in
The full paper must be emailed to csalsgil@geeta.edu.in with the subject as “SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER FOR INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR” on or before 10th February 2022.
Note: All submissions must be the author’s original and unpublished work. Any amount of Plagiarism will attract immediate disqualification.
Registration Fee
For Indian Participants:
| S.NO. | CATEGORY | REGISTRATION FEE |
| I. | Students | Rs. 700/- |
| II. | Research Scholars | Rs. 1000/- |
| III. | Academicians and Professionals | Rs. 1500/- |
For Participants from Maldives:
| S.NO. | CATEGORY | REGISTRATION FEE |
| I. | Students | MVR 145 |
| II. | Research Scholars | MVR 206 |
| III. | Academicians and Professionals | MVR 310 |
For Participants from other countries:
| S.NO. | CATEGORY | REGISTRATION FEE | |
| I. | Students | USD 30 | |
| II. | Research Scholars | USD 40 | |
| III. | Academicians and Professionals | USD 50 |
- Registration fee includes seminar kit, tea and lunch.
- All the delegates are requested to bring one hard copy of the original Full Paper and ID Proof along with them.
Registration Details
- In case of co-authorship, both the participants have to pay & register separately. While filling the Google form, participants will be required to upload the screenshot or receipt of the payment so made, therefore the participants are first required to pay the registration fee and then register.
- Registration can be done by filling the following Google form latest by 20th February 2022.
Payment Details
Payment can be made through RTGS/NEFT or by using various online channels such as Paytm, Google pay etc. The following are the bank details:
Bank/Branch Name: HDFC Bank, Samalkha, Panipat
Account Holder Name: Geeta Institute of Law
Account Number: 13251450000062
IFSC Code: HDFC0001325
For International Payments, in place of IFSC Code, use SWIFT CODE: HDFCINBB
Note: Kindly take the screenshot or receipt of payment to upload in the Google form while registration. The registration fee is not refundable.
Important Dates
| Submission of Abstract | 15th February 2022 |
| Confirmation of Abstract | 15th January 2022 |
| Submission of Full Paper | 10th February 2022 |
| Acceptance of Full Paper | 15th February 2022 |
| Last date of Payment of Fees & Registration | 20th February 2022 |
| International Seminar | 26th March 2022 (Saturday) |
Important Note: The above-mentioned dates shall be strictly followed
Contact
- Email: csalsgil@geeta.edu.in
- Contact No.: +91-7082299892
