4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws 2026

The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws, Chanakya National Law University, Patna, is inviting original and unpublished research papers for the 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws, 2026. The conference will be held on campus on September 3, 2026, as part of the CNLU–CARCIL National Corporate Fest 2026.

About Chanakya National Law University

Chanakya National Law University was established in 2006 with the objective of serving society by disseminating high-quality legal education and legal awareness. CNLU has developed a pan-India reputation as an institution for legal research and education. The University provides opportunities for students and research scholars to strengthen their knowledge, practical understanding and research skills through conferences, capacity-building programmes and guest lectures on contemporary issues.

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About CARCIL

The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws is a Centre of Excellence that facilitates research in corporate law, governance, insolvency and allied laws in India.

The Centre provides a platform for conducting research projects, academic workshops, lectures, conferences and faculty development programmes. It also works towards the advancement of corporate and insolvency laws in India.

CARCIL seeks to foster an academic environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and innovative ideas.

About the Conference

The 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws, 2026, is being organised as part of the CNLU–CARCIL National Corporate Fest 2026. Building upon the previous editions, the conference will provide a platform for participants to engage with contemporary developments in India’s securities and capital markets framework. The conference will facilitate discussions on regulatory trends, market dynamics, investor protection and emerging challenges in securities law. It will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, participants must submit original and unpublished research papers within the prescribed timeline and pay the applicable initial registration fee.

Based on the evaluation of the submissions, the authors of the top eight papers will qualify for the final phase. The shortlisted participants will present their papers before expert panels during the on-campus stage and participate in discussions on contemporary issues concerning securities and capital markets law. The offline paper presentations are scheduled to be held on September 3, 2026.

Theme

“The Metamorphosis of Capital Markets in the Digital Age”

Suggested Sub-Themes

1. The New Architecture of Securities Regulation under the Securities Markets Code
2. Enforcement, Investigations and Regulatory Adjudication in Modern Securities Markets
3. Intermediaries, Investment Schemes and the Evolving Gatekeepers of Capital Markets
4. Market Infrastructure Institutions and Systemic Stability in Securities Markets
5. Securities Trading, Derivatives Regulation and Market Innovation
6. Dematerialisation, Depositories and Digital Securities Ecosystems
7. Listing Regulation, Corporate Disclosures and Access to Capital
8. Investor Protection, Market Abuse and the Future of Market Integrity
9. Regulatory Powers, Appeals and Judicial Oversight under the Securities Markets Code
10. Transitional Provisions, Harmonisation and the Road Ahead for Securities Regulation
11. Armed Conflicts, Geopolitical Risks and the Resilience of Capital Markets: Regulatory Responses to Global Economic Disruptions
12. REITs, InvITs and the Financialisation of Real Assets: Emerging Regulatory Challenges

The above-mentioned themes are indicative, and the list of sub-themes is not exhaustive.

Eligibility

The conference is open to:

• Students from recognised law and management universities
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Practising lawyers
• Subject matter experts having an interest in securities laws and related themes

Submission Guidelines

• The abstract must not exceed 350 words.
• The abstract must be included in the manuscript at the time of final submission.
• The full manuscript must be between 3,000 and 5,000 words, excluding footnotes and references.
• The prescribed citation style is Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 21st Edition.
• Co-authorship is permitted for a maximum of two authors.
• The manuscript must be original and unpublished.
• The manuscript must be written in English.
• The similarity index must not exceed 10% after applying the necessary filters.
• The authors will be solely responsible for the accuracy of the facts, opinions and views stated in the manuscript.
• The manuscript must not be submitted elsewhere while it is under review.
• The names of the authors or their institutions must not be mentioned anywhere in the body of the submission.
• Payment of the registration fee is mandatory for all authors.
• Participants must complete the registration form and select their preferred topic or theme from the proposed themes.

Formatting Guidelines

• The manuscript must be written in Times New Roman, font size 12.
• The main heading and sub-headings must be in font size 14.
• The manuscript must have 1.5 line spacing.
• The body of the manuscript must be justified.
• The main heading and sub-headings must be centre-aligned.
• Footnotes must be written in Times New Roman, font size 10.
• Footnotes must have single-line spacing and justified alignment.

Registration Details

Authors must register for the paper presentation through the provisional registration form before the prescribed deadline.

Provisional Registration Form: Click here to register.

Registration Fee

Fee Payment Details

• Account Name: Chanakya National Law University
• Account Number: 40831092400
• IFSC Code: SBIN0015996
• Branch: Mithapur, Patna

Important Dates

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Prizes and Recognition

Prizes will be awarded to participants, along with other recognitions.

Contact Information

Conveners:

• Hardik Awasthi: +91 84236 48309
• Shivam Singh: +91 82711 07570

Co-Conveners:

• Saksham Shivam: +91 62017 51648
• Vishvajeet Rastogi: +91 93369 90307

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