Ilahia Law College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, is organising a Two-Day National Seminar on “Evolving Dimensions of Constitutionalism in Contemporary India: Emerging Constitutional Challenges” on 13–14 November 2026 in hybrid mode. The seminar will bring together academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars, policy analysts and students to discuss contemporary constitutional issues through expert sessions, research paper presentations and academic discussions.
Participants can attend the seminar either offline at Ilahia Law College, Muvattupuzha, or online through a designated virtual platform. The full paper submission deadline is 5 November 2026.
About Ilahia Law College
Ilahia Law College, Muvattupuzha, is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and approved by the Bar Council of India. Established under the aegis of Ilahia Trust, founded in 1992, the institution focuses on legal education, professional ethics and social responsibility.
The College offers a Five-Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme and a Three-Year Unitary LL.B. programme. It is headed by Principal Dr. Subash G. Plathottam.
About the National Seminar
The seminar aims to examine emerging challenges in Indian constitutionalism, including constitutional governance, fundamental rights, democracy, federalism, social justice, technology and privacy. It provides a multidisciplinary platform for sharing research, exchanging perspectives and promoting constitutional scholarship.
The two-day programme will feature expert sessions, technical discussions and parallel paper presentations. Participants may choose either offline or online participation for both days.
Seminar Details
- Event: Two-Day National Seminar on Evolving Dimensions of Constitutionalism in Contemporary India: Emerging Constitutional Challenges
- Organiser: Ilahia Law College, Muvattupuzha
- Dates: 13–14 November 2026
- Mode: Hybrid (Online and Offline)
- Offline Venue: Ilahia Law College, Muvattupuzha, Kerala
- Online Venue: Designated Virtual Platform
Expert Speakers
The seminar will feature academic sessions by the following speakers:
- Dr. K. C. Sunny – Senior Legal Academician and Former Vice-Chancellor, National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi. Topic: Indian Federalism: Emerging Issues.
- Prof. (Dr.) G. Gopakumar – Political Scientist and Former Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Kerala. Topic: Can Civil Society Emerge as the Bulwark of Constitutionalism in India?
- Dr. Dayana M. K. – Associate Professor, Government Law College, Ernakulam. Topic: Constitutionalism 2.0: New Challenges to Rights, Democracy and Constitutional Governance in India.
- Prof. (Dr.) P. Ishwara Bhat – Honorary Distinguished Professor and Former Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Law University and WBNUJS, Kolkata. Topic: The Role of Constitutionalism in the Federal System in Contemporary India.
- Prof. (Dr.) T. R. Subramaniam – Dean, School of Legal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru, and Former Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Law University. Topic: Making of the Indian Constitution: From Founding Vision to Contemporary India.
- Dr. P. D. Sebastian – Legal Academician and Director, Nehru Academy of Law, Palakkad. Topic: Constitutional Silence in the 21st Century: Technology, Ecology and Institutional Friction in India.
The programme will also include parallel paper presentations on both days, followed by concluding academic and valedictory sessions on 14 November 2026. The programme schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Call for Papers
Ilahia Law College invites original and unpublished research papers addressing the main seminar theme or its indicative sub-themes. Submissions may adopt doctrinal, empirical, comparative, interdisciplinary or policy-oriented research methodologies.
Eligibility
The call for papers is open to:
- Academicians and faculty members
- Research scholars
- Legal practitioners and advocates
- Policy researchers and analysts
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors per paper. An author may submit only one paper as the first author. At least one author of every selected paper must register and present the paper at the seminar.
Indicative Sub-Themes
- Digital Constitutionalism: Privacy, Data Protection and AI Governance
- State Surveillance, National Security and Constitutional Limits
- Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Accountability and Due Process
- Freedom of Speech and Expression in the Digital Era
- Intermediary Liability, Platform Regulation and Misinformation
- Internet Shutdowns, Digital Access and Constitutional Rights
- Federalism and Centre-State Relations in Contemporary India
- Fiscal Federalism, GST and the Distribution of Constitutional Powers
- Role of Governors, Cooperative Federalism and Constitutional Conventions
- Socio-Economic Rights and Welfare-State Jurisprudence
- Right to Health, Education, Food, Housing and Livelihood
- Article 21 and the Expanding Dimensions of Life and Personal Liberty
- Gender Justice, Constitutional Morality and Transformative Equality
- Transgender Rights, Bodily Autonomy and Intersectionality
- Electoral Representation, Delimitation and Electoral Equality in the Post-2026 Context
- Population-Based Representation and Constitutional Questions of Federal Balance
- Environmental Constitutionalism, Climate Justice and Sustainable Development
- Judicial Activism, Judicial Restraint and Constitutional Accountability
- Constitutional Values, Citizenship, Education and Youth Engagement
- Comparative Constitutionalism and Global Constitutional Influences
- Human Dignity, Health, Labour, Migration and the Informal Economy
- Emergency Powers, Constitutional Resilience and National Security
- Access to Justice, Legal Aid and Constitutional Remedies
- Emerging Challenges in Constitutional Governance and Democratic Institutions
Note: The sub-themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Papers addressing other relevant aspects of the main theme are also welcome.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract:
- Word Limit: 250–300 words
- Keywords: 4–6 keywords below the abstract
Full Paper:
- Word Limit: Approximately 4,000–6,000 words, excluding bibliography/references
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
- Footnotes: 10-point
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: One inch on all sides
- Language: English
- File Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF
- Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st Edition
Title Page Requirements:
- Title of the paper
- Name of author(s)
- Designation/Programme
- Institution/Affiliation
- Email address
- Phone number
Authors should ensure originality, clarity, proper formatting and citation accuracy before submission. Papers will be evaluated based on their relevance to the seminar theme, analytical depth and academic contribution.
Important Dates
- Call for Papers Released: 5 October 2026
- Abstract Submission Opened: 5 October 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 12 October 2026
- Abstract Review: 13–14 October 2026
- Abstract Acceptance Intimation: 15 October 2026
- Full Paper Submission: 16 October – 5 November 2026
- Academic Review and Final Selection: 6–9 November 2026
- Final Paper Selection Notification: 10 November 2026
- Presentation Schedule/Session Allocation: 11 November 2026
- Seminar and Paper Presentations: 13–14 November 2026
Registration Fees
The following registration fees apply for the period 15 October to 5 November 2026:
- Faculty Members/Academicians: ₹1,000
- Legal Practitioners/Advocates: ₹1,000
- Research Scholars (Ph.D./LL.M.): ₹1,000
- UG/PG Students from Other Institutions: ₹800
- Ilahia Law College Student Paper Presenters: ₹250
- Participants without Paper: ₹100
Note: The registration fee for participants without a paper does not include food. Participation without paper presentation is subject to registration and availability of seats or online access.
Registration and Payment Details
Participants must indicate their preferred mode of participation, Online or Offline, during registration.
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Payment Mode: UPI / Bank Transfer / NEFT
- Account Name: ILAHIA LAW COLLEGE
- Bank: ICICI
- Account Number: 022305002948
- IFSC: ICIC0000223
- UPI ID: msilahialawcollege.eazypay@icici
- Payment Remark: Participant Name – Seminar Registration
Certificates and Publication Opportunity
The applicable registration fee covers participation and an e-certificate. Offline participants will receive seminar materials and applicable refreshments/lunch as arranged by the College.
- Certificate of Participation: Issued to registered participants satisfying the prescribed attendance requirements.
- Certificate of Presentation: Issued to selected paper presenters.
- Publication Opportunity: Selected papers may be considered for publication, subject to the final decision of the Editorial/Review Committee.
Selected authors will present their papers on 13 or 14 November 2026, either offline or online. Presentation guidelines, including time limits and technical requirements, will be communicated to selected presenters.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Faculty Chief Co-ordinator:
Mrs. Shilpa U. S., Assistant Professor of Law
Phone: 8921908430
Faculty Co-ordinators:
- Mr. Jijo Antony, Assistant Professor of Law – 8129825971
- Ms. Divya Muralidharan, Assistant Professor of Law – 8547583274
Student Co-ordinators:
- Ganga Babu – 4th Sem Unitary LL.B. – 7559988360
- Muhammed Abdul Khader MA – 4th Sem B.A. LL.B. – 7558929591
- Thansi Kassim – 3rd Sem Unitary LL.B. – 8590647317
- Ferny A Panicker – 3rd Sem B.A. LL.B. – 8078274940