1st Annual National Seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution by RGNUL [April 29; Hybrid]: Submit by April 5




1st Annual Seminar on ADR- The Way Forward by Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution RGNUL and Dr PC Markanda Chair on ADR on 29th April.

About the RGNUL, Punjab

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab Act, (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006).

About the Dr P.C. Markanda Chair

Late Advocate Dr P.C. Markanda was one of the leading arbitration lawyers in India. He was
popularly known as the Father of Indian Arbitration, RGNUL has set up Dr P.C. Markanda Chair of ADR to carry forward his legacy and vision.

About the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) has been established to promote students’
and researchers’ interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution, constituting dispute resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation.

About the Seminar

1st Annual Seminar on ADR- The Way Forward by Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution RGNUL and Dr PC Markanda Chair on ADR on 29th April.

Sub- Themes

  • ADR – Developments in the Post Covid-19 Era
  • Arbitration v. Litigation
  • ADR, Artificial Intelligence and Technology
  • ADRs in Industrial Dispute and Labour Law
  • Cross Border Disputes and International Arbitration
  • Arbitrability of Aviation and Space Disputes
  • E- Environment Social Governance (ESG) & International Arbitration.
  • ADR in Inter-Country Adoption
  • Lok Adalats & Future of Lok Adalats
  • ADR and Merger and Acquisitions
  • ADR and Consumer Disputes in India
  • Significance of ADR for Scheduled Tribes
  • ADR in Real Estate Disputes in India
  • ADR in Banking Sector
  • ADR in Conflict Management
  • ADR: A Tool in the Matrimonial Disputes
  • ADR: A Tool in Promoting Ease of Doing Business in India
  • ODR (Online Dispute Resolution)
  • Efficacy of ADR in the Contemporary Judicial System
  • Mediation in Civil Disputes
  • Mediation in Employment Disputes
  • Mediation and the effective role of lawyers
  • Role of Professional Mediators
  • International Commercial Arbitration: Challenges
  • Arbitral Seat: Key Considerations
  • Challenges before the Enforcement Agencies in ADR
  • Critical Analysis of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract: 300-500 words
  • Paper: 3000 – 5000 words (excluding references).
  • Submissions below or above the word limit shall not be considered.
  • Citation style: OSCOLA. (4th Edition)
  • Font: Times New Roman; Font size-12; Spacing- 1.5.
  • A cover page with the title of the Essay, name and affiliation of the author/co-authors shall be attached.
  • Submit the research paper as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).
  • Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.
  • Submissions need to be original. Plagiarism shall result in disqualification.

How to Submit?

interested participants can send their submissions at events@rgnul.ac.in

Registration Fees

  • Students: 708/-
  • Teachers: 1180/-
  • Co-Author: 1770/-
  • Online presentation: 1416/-

Submission Deadline

  • Last Date for Abstract: April 5, 2023
  • Last Date for Full paper & Registration fees: April 20, 2023

Contact Information

For further queries contact Mr Rachit Somani, 6376006259.

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