National Seminar On ‘Motherhood and Child Well-being of Imprisoned Women’

About the Seminar

The seminar on ‘Motherhood and Child Well-being of Imprisoned Women in Delhi Jails’ critically examines the socio-legal challenges faced by incarcerated mothers and their children.

The seminar is sponsored by Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in collaboration with Saraswati Institute of Law, Palwal, Haryana.

It highlights the disruption of caregiving structures, emotional bonds, and child development, while addressing gaps in prison laws and welfare mechanisms. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, the seminar aims to generate evidence-based reforms rooted in dignity, care, and constitutional values.

About Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), established in 1959 under the Ministry of Education, is the apex body for promoting research in social and human sciences in India.

It advances knowledge through fellowships, research projects, training, publications, and collaborations, while its documentation centre (NASSDOC) supports researchers with library and information services.

ICSSR’s mission is to shape the national research agenda, foster excellence, and contribute to evidence-based policymaking and societal development.

About Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

The Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, established in 1938, is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious law schools. It has produced generations of eminent judges, advocates, policymakers, and academicians who have shaped legal scholarship and public life.

Known for its rigorous programmes, moot court culture, legal aid clinics, and research collaborations, the Faculty remains committed to nurturing lawyers dedicated to justice, constitutionalism, and the public good.

About Saraswati Institute of Law

Saraswati Institute of Law, Palwal, Haryana: Saraswati Law College, Palwal, affiliated with Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, is a reputed institution dedicated to quality legal education rooted in ethics, critical inquiry, and practical competence.

It offers integrated B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., three-year LL.B., and LL.M. programmes, supported by active faculty research and participation in seminars and workshops.

Known for its community-oriented approach, the college regularly organizes legal literacy camps, moot courts, and awareness programmes, preparing socially responsible legal professionals committed to bridging the gap between law in books and law in action.

Themes and Sub-Themes

Main theme: Justice Behind Bars in Indian Prison system: Protecting Women Preserving Childhood

Sub-themes include:

• Reproductive Rights and Constitutional Protection
• Fertility Rights of Women Prisoners
• Jail Reforms and Gender Justice
• Medical Negligence and Prison Healthcare
• Human Rights of Prisoners under Indian and International Law
• Conjugal Rights and duty of prisoner women
• Mental Health, Motherhood and Incarceration
• Comparative Study of Prison Laws
• Role of Judiciary in Protecting Prisoners’ Rights
• Incarcerated Mothers and Child Welfare
• Undertrials and Vulnerable Women
• Transgender and Non-Binary Prisoners
• Violence and Exploitation within Prisons
• Reintegration and Post-Release Rights
• Digital Rights and Privacy
• Policy Gaps and Reform Measures

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 23rd April 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 25th April 2026
• Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 5th May 2026
• Date of Seminar: 8th May 2026

Registration Details

• This National Seminar is sponsored by ICSSR.
• NO REGISTRATION FEE will be charged from Participants.
• Participants can register through the given link at the end of the post and join the WhatsApp group for further communication.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract (300-500 words).
• Abstract should include objectives, methodology, data sources and keywords.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished.
• Abstract should be typed in MS Word using Times New Roman font, 12-point size and 1.5-line spacing.
• Abstracts are to be submitted with the registration form.
• Each paper should have a cover page containing the title of the paper, name of the author, Institution, name, email id and phone number.
• Full paper has to be submitted by the Google Form.

Publication Opportunity

Full papers presented at the seminar will be considered for publication in reputed national and international journals, subject to their policies and standards.

Certificate & Participation Policy

• Certificates of Presentation will be issued only upon successful presentation in the assigned technical session.
• In case of co-authorship, at least one author must register and present the paper.
• Physical presence of the presenter is mandatory.
• Failure to present will result in no certificate issuance.
• A Best Presenter Award will be conferred for outstanding presentations.

Accommodation Details

• No TA/DA will be provided.
• Participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
• Limited accommodation may be facilitated for outstation participants upon prior request, with expenses borne by the participant.

Contact Details

• Ashwani Bedwal +919999732452
• Ms. Shivali +919501278558

For queries and submissions: icssrwomenledprojet2025@gmail.com

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