KARNATAKA INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND PARLIAMENTARY REFORM IN COLLABORATION WITH BISHOP COTTON WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN LAW COLLEGE ONE- DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "EMPOWERING WOMEN: LAW AND MANAGEMENT, 20TH MAY 2023

ABOUT BISHOP COTTON WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN LAW COLLEGE

Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College is one of the prestigious institutions of Law/Legal Education in India offering five year integrated undergraduate B.B.A., LL.B (5 years) and LL.B (3 years) degree programme in Law and has grown enormously over the past 21 years. Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College is the only Law College in Karnataka imparting legal education exclusively for women. To instill the values of the cause of women more in the minds of young girls and to empower them. This exclusive institution for legal education was inaugurated on 14th July 2002. The College is recognized by the Government of Karnataka approved by the Bar Council of India and is affiliated to the Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. The College is managed by the Board of Management of Karnataka Central Diocese, Church of South India. In keeping with the cultural heritage, students in this college are instilled with human values through various programmes conducted in Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College. Students are trained to work hard, stick to discipline, aim to achieve the highest and march on to conquer the whole world as good leaders. Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College is the right place for those who aspire for a versatile experience, wide knowledge and good scholarship.

Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College has been steering the wheel in the direction of success empowering young women to soar to greater heights into the space of progress. Young girls step into the college with dreams, ideas, and aspirations. They are nurtured and nourished in the womb of this Institution. Currently the college has about 280 students on its roles. Our students are blessed with talent and skill in abundance, with brilliance brewing in their lives. They are chiselled to fine shape to be models of change through the flames that light the torch of justice. Our efforts are always coupled with positive convictions as we brave the challenges that face us. As we march into our 21st year of excellence, we welcome all to be a part of our journey in paving the way for excellence. The institution is committed to providing the best nurturing environment for our students to learn, grow and strive towards achieving their goals. To achieve and fulfil its vision and mission the College has established various Committees, Clubs & Cells like the Student Welfare Committee, Legal Services Clinic, Moot Court Club, National Service Scheme, Mediation Cell, Human Rights Cell, Anti Ragging Cell, Girl Student Grievance Redressal Cell, Youth Red Cross Cell, Fine Arts Club, Environmental Club, Social Service Club, Kannada Club, and Debora Club. The college organises various events like International and National Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Moot Court Competitions, Lecture series and the Cultural, Legal, & Management Fest (INTEGRATO), which help in developing the curricular and co- curricular activities thus enhancing the quality of education.

ABOUT KARNATAKA INSTITUTE FOR LAW AND PARLIAMENTARY REFORM (KILPAR)

Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) was set up for the Law Department in the year 2005. It is an Institution set up on the executive grounds in pursuance of the “Policy and Action Plan” approved by the State Cabinet meeting on 3rd March, 2005. It is an Institution set up as new experiment by the State Government with the objective of timely adoption of reform in the Law and Parliamentary practices by way of reviewing the existing laws in the State from time to time and suggesting correction thereto. The objectives of the Institution includes the suggestion of formation of new laws required for social progress, therefore, KILPAR is functioning as permanent body for the continuous review of laws. The Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform's main object is to actively involve itself towards achieving the goals of bringing awareness in public about Law and Parliamentary practice and encourage learned groups, study the problems in implementation of State Acts and its removal, conduct of Model Parliament, Moot Court Competition, Research in Law and Parliamentary subjects and its reports with Publications.

CONFERENCE PRE-NOTE

Women are a great source of infinite power and strength. While one woman can create a story, millions coming together will create history. Women and Girls make up more than half the world’s population and are often more deeply impacted by poverty, lack of opportunity, climate change, food insecurity and lack of health care. Ever since the discourse on women’s rights were identified as human rights there have been meaningful changes in law and policy leading to a greater awareness of rights and entitlements among women of certain segments of society. However issues of severe discrimination and disempowerment are very much prevalent. Empowerment of women and girls is not only important for an equitable society, it is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed development goalsBeijing+20: A World Mobilised, improve quality of life of women, men, families and communities. As per the National Policy for the Empowerment of Women, the principle of gender equality has been enshrined in the Indian Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of the State Policy. The Constitution not only guarantees equality to women, but also empowers the States to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women. Although various legislations have been formulated for the empowerment of women in India, but we cannot evade the fact that gender discrimination is deep rooted in the Indian society. Mere formulation of rules and regulations, building theoretical frameworks would not suffice to achieve the object of women empowerment, rather there is a need to build women's capacity by providing training and non-formal education to access and exterminate the root causes of both social and financial inequalities beginning from local communities. This would facilitate them to achieve self-reliance and sustainability.

This conference has been planned to achieve the following objectives:

• To explore the negotiations for bridging the gap between the regulations and the ground reality of the situation of women in Indian society.
• To talk over the role of women in India's wide-ranging growth and how women empowerment can upturn the velocity of inclusive growth, through aptitude building.
• To converse the problems to be tackled to rationalize the existing programmes on women empowerment.
• To understand the negotiations which would result in some tangible solution, in turn will help the regulators as well as the society to reinforce the position of women.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Well researched papers on the theme of “EMPOWERING WOMEN: LAW AND MANAGEMENT” are called for

presentation in the technical sessions of the Conference. The sub-themes of the Conference [not limited to] are:

• Women & Employment
• Women Empowerment & Panchayat
• Education to Rural Women
• Role of Women in Top Management
• Women as Entrepreneur
• Judicial Intervention in Women Empowerment
• Women & Foetus Sex Determination
• Indian Constitution and Women
• Women and Criminology
• Women Rights and Personal Law

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION: GUIDELINES

An Abstract of the research paper must be accompanied with key words (Limited to 5), not exceeding 350 words, along with a Covering Letter containing: Title of the Paper, Full Name of the Author/Authors (Limited to 2 Authors) complete address with contact number and E-mail Address must be submitted as an attachment and mail to conference@bcwclc.edu.in Abstract must be accompanied with key words (Limited to 5). The last date for submission of abstract is 27th April 2023. Notification of the accepted abstracts will be intimated on or before 2nd May 2023. The text of the abstract must be in MS WORD FORMAT WITH TIMES NEW ROMAN, FONT SIZE 12 & WITH 1.5 LINE

SPACING.

FINAL PAPER SUBMISSION: GUIDELINES

Following the selection of the abstract, the final paper must be sent on or before 10th May 2023. The paper must be accompanied with a covering letter containing: Title of the Paper, Full Name of the Author/Authors, Complete Address with Contact Number and E-mail Address must be submitted as an attachment and mailed to conference@bcwclc.edu.in The submissions received shall be reviewed by the respective Law/ Management experts of the selection committee. The decision of the selection committee shall be final. Papers must be original work of the Author/ Authors. Only selected papers will be published in the Book of Proceedings. The text must be in – MS WORD FORMAT WITH TIMES NEW ROMAN, FONT SIZE 12 WITH 1.5 LINE SPACING. The footnotes must be - TIMES NEW ROMAN WITH FONT SIZE 10 WITH LINE SPACING OF 1.0. Length of the paper should be between 1500- 2500 words. Final paper must be accompanied with the abstract and key words.

AWARDS - BEST STUDENT PAPER PRESENTER (only for student/student co-authors)

First Prize	Rs. 1000/-
Second Prize	Rs. 700/-
Third Prize	Rs. 500/

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Abstract	27th April 2023
Notification of accepted Abstract	2nd May 2023
Last date for Registration and Final Paper Submission	10th May 2023

This Conference is open for Academicians, Practitioners, Research Scholars and Students. PRIOR REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE IS COMPULSORY & ACCOMODATION ,TA & DA WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

REGISTRATION DETAILS & MODE OF PAYMENT

Registration can be made online, Link: https://forms.gle/Jq9vNXsiove6VpeK7

Last date for Registration is 10th May 2023.

Registration Fees details are as follows [Registration fee excludes Accommodation, TA & DA]:

Academicians and Practitioners	Rs. 500/-
Students & Research Scholars	Rs. 300/-
Co-author For Academician & Student For Student & Student	Rs. 200/- Rs. 500/- + Rs. 200/- Rs. 300/- + Rs. 200/-
Participants/Delegates	Rs. 300/-

REGISTRATION FEES MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLINE, THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:

Account Name	BISHOP COTTON WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN LAW COLLEGE
Account Number	410202010013086
Bank Name	UNION BANK OF INDIA
Branch Name	RICHMOND TOWN BRANCH
IFSC Code	UBINO541028

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. (Dr.) Indirani. K.S Principal In-Charge Mobile-6362422174 Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College Bengaluru Tel: +918022121898

Dr. Revaiah Odeyar Research Head Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform, Government of Karnataka Bengalur

CORE COMMITTEE STUDENT WELFARE COMMITTEE

Dr. Jyothi. K.M Associate Professor of Law, Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College Bengaluru Mobile -9844341699

Mrs. Nalina. N Assistant Professor of Law Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College Bengaluru Mobile -9742900250

Ms. Monica Sabatani Lecturer Bishop Cotton Women’s Christian Law College Bengaluru Mobile -7899333179

Ms. Monica. D President Student Council V Year B.B.A LL.B Mobile -7892044088	Ms. Nagamani Vice President Student Council III Year LL.B Mobile - 9900591166
Ms. Ayushi D’souza General Secretary Student Council IV Year B.B.A LL.B Mobile - 8105839047	Ms. Madhumika Menon Joint Secretary Student Council III Year B.B.A LL.B Mobile -9110256622
Ms. Agnola Babitha Kenneth Bright Associate Secretary Student Council II Year B.B.A LL.B Mobile - 9113600665