About IAMR Law College
IAMR Law College, a professional autonomous college functioning under the aegis of Ideal Educational Society. IAMR imparts rigorous and multi-disciplinary legal education with a view to producing world-class legal professionals, scholars & public servants. IAMR Law College empowers its students with knowledge, skills and vision to meet the challenges & opportunities.
The college offers five year integrated BA.LL.B. programme & three years LL.B. programme and two year LL.M. programme. IAMR Law College organises National conferences, Moot Court activities, Guest Lectures, Debate competition focusing on the overall development and skill enhancement of the students.
In lieu of this the college is organising Second-National Conference on “Protective Laws for Women: Safeguards, Misuse and the Quest for Gender-Neutral Justice” in hybrid mode.
About the Conference
The Indian legal system has enacted several protective legislations for women to address gender-based discrimination, violence, and inequality. These laws aim to safeguard the dignity, autonomy, and fundamental rights of women while providing effective legal remedies.
However, alongside their protective intent, concerns have emerged regarding the alleged misuse of certain women-centric laws, raising questions about procedural fairness and the principles of natural justice. Judicial pronouncements have repeatedly emphasized the need to maintain a delicate balance between preventing misuse of the law and ensuring that genuine victims are not denied access to justice.
In this context, the concept of gender-neutral justice has gained prominence, prompting legal scholars and policymakers to re-examine existing legal frameworks.
This Conference seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for deliberation on safeguards, misuse concerns, and the evolving jurisprudence on gender justice, through scholarly discussion and practical insights.
Call for Papers
Law College invites original and unpublished research papers from academicians, legal practitioners, research scholars, professionals, and students for participation in the National Conference on “Protective Laws for Women: Safeguards, Misuse and the Quest for Gender-Neutral Justice.”
Sub-themes
1. Legal Safeguards for Women
- Historical evolution of women’s protective laws in India
- Constitutional provisions for gender equality
- Protection under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Sexual harassment at workplace: Legal safeguards
- Criminal law provisions: BNS Sections
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and its impact
- Laws against trafficking and sexual exploitation
- Protection against acid attacks
- Cybercrime and online harassment of women
- Property and inheritance rights of women
2. Misuse of Protective Laws
- Misuse of domestic violence laws
- Misuse of anti-dowry provisions
- Misuse of sexual harassment complaints
- False FIRs: Social and legal implications
- Balancing protection and misuse: Policy challenges
- Judicial pronouncements on misuse
- Media portrayal and societal perception of misuse
- Gender bias in policing and judiciary regarding complaints
- Socio-legal studies on false complaints vs. genuine grievances
- Law enforcement sensitivity and training challenges
3. Gender-Neutral Justice and Reforms
- Gender-neutral interpretation of protective laws
- Marital rape and legal recognition
- Gender-neutral laws and male victims
- Legal reforms to reduce misuse while protecting women
- Preventive measures vs. punitive measures
- Delays in the criminal justice system and their impact
- Role of family courts in dispute resolution
- Access to legal aid and awareness campaigns
- Balancing rights of accused and victims
- Policy recommendations for fair and neutral legal safeguards
4. Special and Comparative Perspectives
- Intersectionality: Women with disabilities and legal protection
- Minority and tribal women: Legal safeguards and challenges
- Women in the labor force: Legal protections
- Role of NGOs and civil society in awareness
- International conventions and treaties on women’s rights
- Comparative study of women-protective laws in other countries
- Judicial activism in protecting women’s rights
- Future of gender justice in India
- Social vs. legal solutions for women’s safety
- Media and societal role in promoting gender justice
Note: Authors may contribute any other paper related to the Conference Theme.
Guidelines for Submission of Abstract & Full Paper
Abstract
Authors are required to submit a 300-word abstract with up to six keywords in MS Word format (12-point-Times New Roman), ensuring that it clearly aligns with the conference theme. The abstract should briefly present the research problem, objectives, methodology, and key findings or arguments. It must include the paper title, author name(s), and designation, institutional affiliation, email, and WhatsApp Number.
Full Paper
- Maximum of one co-author allowed.
- Submissions must be original, unpublished, and plagiarism must not exceed 10%..
- Papers should include introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis, and conclusion.
- Word count: 3,000–5,000 words (including footnotes & references).
- Formatting & Length: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5-line spacing, 1-inch margins; footnotes/references 10 pt, API style.
- Include author(s) Name(s), Affiliation, Email, and Phone number/WhatsApp No..
- Submit in MS Word to the designated email.
- All papers will undergo peer review.
Certificate & Publication
E-Certificate will be provided to all paper presenters & E- Souvenirs of Conference will be published. All selected papers, will be published after the plagiarism check, as per the editorial board review, May be published in College Conference edited ISBN Book/ Journal, subject to compliance with publication norms.
Registration Fees
| Participants | Registration Fee for Single Author | Scan & Pay Registration Fee |
| Faculty, Professionals, Research Scholar& Students |
Rs. 300/- |
Abstract, Full Paper & Screenshot of Payment should be submitted to yogesh.gupta@iamr.ac.in on or before 31st March 2026.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register using the link mentioned at the end of this post.
Important Dates
| Submission of Abstract | 31st March, 2026 |
| Submission of Full Paper | 10th April, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration Fee Submission | 31st March, 2026 |
Contact
- Prof. Dr. Yogesh Kumar Gupta: 9711672517
- Dr. Anjum Saxena: 9718309009
Click here to register.
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