National Seminar on ADR

ABOUT GEETA INSTITUTE OF LAW (GIL)

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 Bar Council of India. Geeta Institute of law is one of the prestigious law Institute having honored as being the best 36th law college in India by India Today Ranking.

ABOUT CENTRE FOR ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION (GIL)

Centre for Arbitration and mediation has been established to generate awareness amongst the law students and also to ensure that consistent and high quality research is carried in the field of ADR. The ultimate object of the Centre is to serve as a platform for imparting professional training to the students in the field of Arbitration and Mediation.

ABOUT RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW (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, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization.

ABOUT THE CENTRE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (CADR), RGNUL, PUNJAB

The University has also set up the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) which has been established to promote students’ and researchers’ interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution constituting dispute resolution methods like Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation. The ultimate objective of the Center is to strengthen ADR mechanism in the country by emerging as a platform for students to further their interests in the field.

ABOUT SHARDUL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS & CO., NEW DELHI

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, founded on a century of legal achievements, is among India’s leading full-service law firms. Their mission is to enable business by providing solutions as trusted advisors through excellence, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration. With over 600 lawyers including 122 Partners spread across offices in seven locations in India, they are one of India’s biggest and most well-reputed law firms. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has undoubtedly made par excellence contributions towards the present understanding of ADR in India.

ABOUT THE SEMINAR

Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of Geeta Institute of Law and Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala are organizing a National Seminar on the topic “Development of Arbitration and Mediation Regime In India: Discussing The Role of Supreme Court, Issues and Future Prospects” in Association with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and proudly invites keynote speakers and presenters in the premises of Geeta Institute Of Law.

Venue of the Seminar : Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat , Delhi NCR.

THEME OF THE SEMINAR

Development of Arbitration & Mediation Regime in India: Discussing the Challenges, Solutions & Future Prospects

SUB THEMES
  • Role of Arbitration & Mediation in reshaping Indian Legal System
  • Effectiveness of Mediation in Present Justice Delivery System
  • E- Arbitration and E- Mediation
  • Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitration and Mediation awards
  • Need to create Mediation Act
  • Arbitration in Civil Disputes
  • Enforcement Agencies involved in Mediation: Challenges and Remedies
  • Mediation in Matrimonial Disputes
  • Online Mediation in India: Future Prospects
  • Mediation in Consumer Disputes Cases
  • Arbitration v. Litigation
  • Inter disciplinary issues and Arbitration
  • Mediation in Industrial Dispute and Labor Law
  • Indigenous form of Dispute Settlement: Relevance in present perspective
  • Negotiation and Mediation in Banking Sector
  • Arbitration and Technology: Blockchain Arbitration and Smart Contracts in India

Note: The above-mentioned sub-themes are not exhaustive. The author can select any other sub-theme which is covered under the main theme of the Seminar.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

ABSTRACT: The abstract should not exceed 300 words and must be accompanied by a cover page stating the following:

  • Sub-theme
  • Title of the Paper
  • Name of the author(s)
  • E-mail address
  • Postal address and Contact Number
FULL RESEARCH PAPER
  • The paper should not exceed 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 spacing of 1.5.
  • 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: Bluebook 19th
  • All correspondence must be sent to email: seminar@geeta.edu.in

Note: All submissions must be the author's original and unpublished work. Any amount of Plagiarism will attract immediate disqualification.

No certificate shall be issued in absentia.

After the seminar, ten best papers will be published in a book.

The full paper must be emailed to seminar@geeta.edu.in with the subject as "SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER FOR NATIONAL SEMINAR" on or before 18th March 2020.

IMPORTANT DATES [EXTENDED]
Submission of Abstract 5th March 2020
Confirmation of Abstract 7th March 2020
Submission of Full Paper 18th March 2020
Confirmation of Selected Papers for Presentation 20th March 2020
Submission of Registration Form with Fee (Soft Copy)
In case of DD, DD must reach GIL by 24th March 2020
24th March 2020
National Seminar at Geeta Institute of Law (GIL) 4th April 2020
REGISTRATION DETAILS

All participants must register themselves by submitting the registration form to seminar@geeta.edu.in on or before 24th March 2020.

For any query regarding registration, contact at:

Email: seminar@geeta.edu.in
Mobile No: 9991118639

REGISTRATION FEE

For Indian Participants:

S.NO. CATEGORY REGISTRATION FEE
I. Students Rs. 1000/-
II. Research Scholars Rs. 1200/-
III. Academicians and Professionals Rs. 1500/-

Participants outside India:

S.NO. CATEGORY REGISTRATION FEE
I. Students USD 20
II. Research Scholars USD 30
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 Full Paper and ID Proof along with them.
  • Top three paper presentations from each Category (I & II) shall be rewarded.
  • Certificate of participation shall be given to all participants.
ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation facility will not be provided to the participants. However, the Institution will provide the contact number of nearby hotels and guest houses.

PAYMENT DETAILS

Payment can be made through RTGS/NEFT or Demand Draft which is to be drawn in favour of "Geeta Institute of Law", payable at Panipat. The details of payment so made must be mentioned in the Registration form annexed at the last page of brochure.

Note: If the participants/presenters are willing to pay through Demand Draft then the Institute must receive the actual Demand Draft on or before 24th March 2020.

Bank Name: Yes Bank Ltd, Samalkha
RTGS/NEFT: Geeta Institute of Law
Account No.: 017494600000077
IFSC code: YESB0000174
Account Type: Saving

Demand Draft (Crossed DD to be drawn in favor of "GEETA INSTITUTE OF LAW", payable at Panipat) on or before 24th March 2020.

Note: Registration fee is not refundable. The institute will not provide any TA/DA.

For any queries regarding payment, you may contact on the following email address:
Email address: seminar@geeta.edu.in

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

PATRON IN CHIEF

Mr. SP Bansal,
Jaswal, Chairman, GGI
Mr. Nishant Bansal,
Vice Chairman, GGI

Prof. (Dr.) Paramjit S.
Vice-Chancellor, RGNUL
Mr. Ankush Bansal
Vice Chairman, GGI

PATRONS

Dr. Dharminder Patial,
Vats, Dean, GIL
Dr. Subhash Mittal,
Registrar, GIL

Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Kumar
Registrar, RGNUL
Mr. Gauhar Mirza,
Principal Associate, SAM & Co., New Delhi

ORGANISING SECRETARIES

Mr. Sandeep Saini,
Assistant Professor, GIL

Ms. Shilpa Sardana
Assistant Professor, GIL

CONVENERS

Mr. Anil Vats,
Chairperson, CAM, GIL



Dr. Gurmanpreet Kaur,
Coordinator, CADR, RGNUL

SEMINAR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Ms. Neelam, Assistant Professor of Law, GIL
Mr. Divyanshu Chaudhary, Assistant Professor of Law, GIL
Mr. Santosh Goswami, Assistant Professor of Law, GIL
Ms. Vishakha Shekhawat, Assistant Professor of Law, GIL
Ms. Chinky Nanda, Assistant Professor of Law, GIL

SEMINAR STUDENTS COORDINATORS
GIL STUDENTS RGNUL STUDENTS
Charu Bajaj (9896789874) Uday Agnihotri
Riya Kaushik (8221803211) Raghav Mudgal
Rishabh Jain (8295277773)

For more information,

Please visit the website of the institution: https://www.geetalawcollege.in/

FOR BROCHURE, CLICK HERE

FOR REGISTRATION FORM, CLICK HERE

For any further clarification, please contact on the following:

Email: seminar@geeta.edu.in
Mobile Number: 9991118639