Call for Papers: AI, Rights, and Regulation in the Global South - Hybrid Seminar at Nawada Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Oct 5-6, 2025

Call for Papers: Seminar on "The Legal Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in the Global South"

Nawada Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, a law college in Nawada, Bihar (est. 1988), permanently affiliated with Magadh University, Bodhgaya and recognized by the Bar Council of India, invites submissions for a hybrid seminar on October 5-6, 2025.

The program will examine workable legal frameworks for AI across the Global South, their socioeconomic effects, and practical questions at the intersection of constitutional law, IP, human rights, and administrative accountability. It is built for legal practitioners, academics, policy professionals, and students who want clarity and application-not theory.

Key Details

Mode: Hybrid (online/offline)

Host: Nawada Vidhi Mahavidyalaya (two branches)

Dates: October 5-6, 2025

Venue: Nawada Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Campus-II, Police Line, Jalalpur Sanokhra Road, Nawada, Pin-805112

Why this matters to legal professionals

AI liability, data governance, and IP are now live issues in litigation, compliance, and policy drafting. This seminar brings together senior judiciary, regulators, and leading academics to discuss enforceable standards, practical risk allocation, and institutional design for AI oversight.

Special Guests and Resource Persons

• Mr. Manan Kumar Mishra, Chairman, Bar Council of India
• Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice-Chancellor, Dharmasashtra National Law University, Jabalpur
• Justice Vinod Kumar Sinha, Chairman, Bihar State Law Commission (Chief Guest)
• Mr. Ujjawal Kumar Sinha, Member Secretary, Bihar State Law Commission (Guest of Honour)
• Prof. (Dr.) Jai Shankar Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (Guest of Honour)
• Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar, Professor of Law, Chanakya National Law University; Dean, Academic Affairs and Law Head, Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies; Principal Investigator, Ministry of Law and Justice

Themes and Sub-Themes

Theme 1: A Fragmented Global Governance Landscape

• The U.S. and EU paradigms
• China's state-centric control
• The Global South's regulatory gap

Theme 2: India's "Middle Path": A Model for Inclusive Governance

• Legal foundation of "AI for All"
• From voluntary pledges to enforceable codes
• Legal frameworks for public-private collaboration

Theme 3: Redefining Liability and Accountability

• Liability for AI-generated harm
• Algorithmic bias and discrimination
• Legal implications of AI-enabled misinformation

Theme 4: Data Governance and Intellectual Property in the AI Era

• Data privacy and consent
• Copyright and AI-generated content
• Leveraging AI for legal efficiency and access

Theme 5: Global Collaboration for a Just and Sustainable AI Future

• Legal framework for "AI for Billions"
• International regulation of AI's environmental footprint
• Beyond law: building trust and ethical norms

Who Can Submit

• Students
• Research Scholars / Faculty / Academicians
• Corporate Delegates
• Lawyers

Submission Categories

• Abstracts
• Manuscripts (research papers)

How to Submit

• Abstract: 250-300 words with 7-10 keywords, submitted as a Word file.
• Include with the abstract: Name, designation, institution, contact number, postal address, email ID, and abstract title.
• Email all submissions and communication to: nawadaaiseminar@gmail.com
• Cover letter is compulsory and must list: author name(s), address, designation, institution/affiliation, manuscript title, and contact info (email, phone).

Paper Formatting and Presentation Rules

• Submit in MS Word, single-column, justified margins.
• Short paper: below 3,000 words (including footnotes).
• Long paper: up to 5,000 words (including footnotes).
• Title page must include: Title of the chapter/paper; Name, Designation, Organization/University/Institution; Email address (mandatory); Co-author details, if any.
• Chapterization: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced; Main title: FULL CAPS, bold, centered, 12 pt; Sub-titles: sentence case, bold, 12 pt; Author names: small caps.
• Other style guidelines: Heading 14 pt (center aligned), Subheadings 13 pt (center aligned), Body 12 pt (justified), Footnotes 10 pt (left aligned).
• Citation: ILI/Bluebook 21st Edition. Reference: The Bluebook.
• No abstract or full paper will be accepted after the deadline.
• Registration is mandatory upon confirmation. Only registered participants may present or attend.
• All registered participants will receive a participation certificate.

Plagiarism and Originality

• Revised manuscript must not exceed 10% plagiarism.
• All submissions must be original academic work with zero AI-generated content.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: September 20, 2025
• Abstract Submission Deadline: September 25, 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: September 27, 2025
• Manuscript Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025
• Conference Dates: October 5-6, 2025

Registration and Processing Charges

Register here

• Attendee: ₹150
• Participant: ₹200
• Researcher: ₹250
• Academician: ₹500
• Accommodation (optional): ₹1,500

• UPI: nvmnawada@sbi
• Bank Transfer: Nawada Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Account No. 40791342922, State Bank of India, Nawada

Contact

Email: nvmnawada@gmail.com, nawadaaiseminar@gmail.com

Phone: 9939447474, 9955609013, 8340686180, 9065457964, 8083880786, 7664204644

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