About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in 2006 with the objective of serving society through high-quality legal education and legal awareness. The university has earned a pan-India reputation for legal research and education and regularly organizes conferences, capacity-building programs, and guest lectures in collaboration with statutory bodies, think tanks, educational institutions, law firms, and trade associations.
About CARCIL
The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) is a Centre of Excellence at CNLU that promotes research in corporate law, corporate governance, insolvency, and allied areas. The Centre undertakes research projects and organizes academic workshops, lectures, conferences, and faculty development programs to contribute to the advancement of corporate and insolvency laws in India.
About the Conference
The 4th CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Securities Laws builds upon the success of its previous editions and provides a platform to deliberate on contemporary developments in India’s securities and capital markets framework, including regulatory trends, market dynamics, investor protection, and emerging challenges.
The conference will be conducted in two phases:
- Phase I: Submission of original and unpublished research papers along with the initial registration fee. The top 8 papers will be shortlisted.
- Phase II: Shortlisted participants will present their papers before expert panels during the on-campus conference on September 3, 2026.
The Conference aims to assess research aptitude, analytical ability, and legal reasoning in the field of securities and capital markets law. Prizes and other recognitions will be awarded.
Theme
The Metamorphosis of Capital Markets in the Digital Age
Sub-themes
- The New Architecture of Securities Regulation under the Securities Markets Code
- Enforcement, Investigations, and Regulatory Adjudication in Modern Securities Markets
- Intermediaries, Investment Schemes, and the Evolving Gatekeepers of Capital Markets
- Market Infrastructure Institutions and Systemic Stability in Securities Markets
- Securities Trading, Derivatives Regulation, and Market Innovation
- Dematerialisation, Depositories, and Digital Securities Ecosystems
- Listing Regulation, Corporate Disclosures, and Access to Capital
- Investor Protection, Market Abuse, and the Future of Market Integrity
- Regulatory Powers, Appeals, and Judicial Oversight under the Securities Markets Code
- Transitional Provisions, Harmonisation, and the Road Ahead for Securities Regulation
- Armed Conflicts, Geopolitical Risks, and the Resilience of Capital Markets: Regulatory Responses to Global Economic Disruptions
- REITs, InvITs, and the Financialisation of Real Assets: Emerging Regulatory Challenges
The above themes are indicative and not exhaustive.
Eligibility
The conference is open to
- Students from recognised law and management universities
- Academicians
- Practicing lawyers
- Subject matter experts interested in securities laws and allied themes
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract should not exceed 350 words and must be included in the manuscript.
- Manuscript should be 3,000–5,000 words (excluding footnotes and references).
- Citation style: Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition).
- Maximum of two authors per submission.
- Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and written in English.
- Similarity index must not exceed 10% after applying appropriate filters.
- Authors must not mention their names or institutional affiliations in the manuscript.
- Simultaneous submissions are not permitted.
- Registration fee payment is mandatory for all authors.
- Participants must submit the registration form and select a preferred theme.
Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font size: 12 (content), 14 (headings and sub-headings)
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Alignment: Justified
- Headings: Centre-aligned
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing, justified
Registration Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Students and Research Scholars | Rs. 2,000 |
| Students and Research Scholars (with Co-author) | Rs. 3,500 |
| Academicians & Professionals | Rs. 3,500 |
| Academicians & Professionals (with Co-author) | Rs. 6,000 |
| Foreign Students & Research Scholars | USD 40 |
| Foreign Students & Research Scholars (with Co-author) | USD 70 |
| Foreign Academicians & Professionals | USD 70 |
| Foreign Academicians & Professionals (with Co-author) | USD 110 |
Important Dates
- Commencement of Final Registration: July 5, 2026
- Last Date for Paper Submission, Fee Payment & Provisional Registration: August 2, 2026
- Announcement of Top 8 Papers & Rank List: August 18, 2026
- On-campus Conference: September 3, 2026
Registration Process
Interested participants may register through the provisional registration form and submit their manuscript before the deadline.
Check the registration details at the end of the post.
Contact Details
- Conveners
- Hardik Awasthi: +91 84236 48309
- Shivam Singh: +91 82711 07570
- Co-Conveners
- Saksham Shivam: +91 62017 51648
- Vishvajeet Rastogi: +91 93369 90307
Email: carcil.fest@cnlu.ac.in | carcil@cnlu.ac.in
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