HNLU CALL for PAPERS -International Conference on Forensic Science and Law, 2025

International Conference on Interface of Forensic Science & Law – HNLU Raipur, November 7-8, 2025

The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is organizing an international conference titled “Interface of Forensic Science & Law” scheduled for November 7-8, 2025. This interdisciplinary event is designed to explore the crucial role of forensic science in the modern criminal justice system and its integration with legal frameworks.

About the Conference

As forensic science rapidly evolves, from DNA profiling and digital forensics to forensic psychology and AI-driven investigative techniques, its application in law enforcement and judicial processes has become indispensable. The conference aims to strengthen the knowledge interface between forensic science and law by addressing challenges such as the admissibility of forensic evidence, ethical concerns, and capacity-building for legal professionals.

Key Themes of the Conference

1. Evidentiary Value and Legal Admissibility of Forensic Evidence
   • Standards of proof and evidentiary thresholds
   • DNA databases and privacy implications
   • Role of expert witnesses and maintaining the chain of custody
2. Innovations in Criminal Investigation and Behavioral Analysis
   • Behavioral profiling and forensic psychology
   • Narco-analysis, polygraph tests, and ethical debates
   • Use of technological tools like video analytics and voice recognition
3. Legislative and Policy Framework
   • Scope and concerns of the DNA Technology Regulation Bill, 2019
   • Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
   • Draft Forensic Science Bill and quality assurance measures
4. Capacity Building and Ethical Considerations
   • Integration of forensic science into legal education
   • Training for police, prosecutors, and judges
   • Balancing civil liberties with state surveillance measures

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: September 20, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: September 25, 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: October 20, 2025
• Conference Date: November 7-8, 2025

Authors are invited to submit original research papers (4000–5000 words), along with a brief author profile. Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.

Who Should Attend

• Academicians and researchers in law, forensic science, criminology, and psychology
• Industry experts, legal practitioners, police officers, and forensic laboratory professionals
• PhD scholars and students of law and behavioral sciences

Registration Fees

• International Participants: USD 35
• Indian Professionals/Academicians: INR 1000
• Research Scholars: INR 500
• Participation without presentation: INR 300 (HNLU faculty and students attend free of charge)

Bank Details

• Account Holder Name: Registrar, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
• Bank Name: State Bank of India
• Account No: 41394244908
• IFSC Code: SBIN0018097
• MICR Code: 492002055

Benefits of Participation

• Certificate of Participation/Presentation
• Interdisciplinary networking opportunities
• Opportunity to publish selected papers in conference proceedings
• Exposure to best practices in forensic application and criminal justice reform

Submission Guidelines

1. All submissions have to be in English. The abstract should not be more than 300 words.
2. It shall be accompanied by a cover letter containing – a brief profile of the author, including e-mail ID, contact number, designation, institution and official address.
3. The word limit for a research paper is 4000-5000 words (including all citations and references).
4. Submissions must be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12 on A4 size paper with a 1” margin on all sidesand1.5-line spacing.
5. The heading should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 14, Bold, 1.5-line spacing, center-aligned, while the subheading should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 13, Italicized, 1.5–line 1.15–line spacing.
6. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, Font Size 10, with 1.0-line spacing. The File extension shall be .doc. There can be a
   maximum of only one Co-Author.
7. Plagiarism shall not exceed more than 10%. All the co-authors need to get registered for the event. Not more than two co- authors are allowed to be accommodated in one research paper.
8. The Abstract and Full paper must be submitted on: clf@hnlu.ac.in on or before the submission deadline.

Contact for Submission and Queries

• Email: clf@hnlu.ac.in
• Organizing Secretary: Dr. Pankaj Umbarkar (+91 9575655562)
• Co-Secretaries and Student Conveners also available for assistance

For further details and guidelines, visit www.hnlu.ac.in.