NUALS Kochi: National Seminar on Music, Mental Health and Law
The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), NUALS, has announced a Call for Papers for its upcoming National Seminar in 2026: “Music, Mental Health and Law: Chartering the Triad of Sound, State of Mind, and Statutes”
The seminar aims to encourage interdisciplinary discussions on the growing connection between music, mental wellness, healthcare regulation, intellectual property rights, and digital governance frameworks.
The event will bring together legal scholars, policymakers, healthcare professionals, musicians, researchers, and students to examine the legal and social dimensions of music and mental health.
Seminar Themes
Participants may submit papers on themes including:
- Legal history and the evolution of Indian musical traditions
- Music therapy and neuroscience
- Copyright law and performers’ rights
- Cultural ownership and protection of artistic expressions
- Digital platforms and access to therapeutic music
- Therapeutic justice and mental healthcare
- Regulatory frameworks governing music therapy practices
- Intellectual property issues in music and healthcare sectors
Music, Mental Health and Law Seminar 2026 at National University of Advanced Legal Studies: Call for Papers by CIPR
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, commonly known as NUALS Kochi, is one of India’s leading national law universities. Established to promote excellence in legal education, research, and policy development, the university offers a strong academic environment for interdisciplinary studies. NUALS is recognized for its contribution to legal scholarship, intellectual property research, constitutional studies, and emerging areas of law and technology.
The university regularly hosts national and international seminars, conferences, workshops, and academic competitions to encourage research-oriented learning among students, academicians, and professionals.
About the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR)
The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at NUALS focuses on research and academic discussions related to intellectual property law, innovation, technology, and cultural rights. The centre actively organizes seminars, training sessions, and scholarly events that explore contemporary legal developments in copyright, patents, trademarks, digital governance, and cultural protection.
Who Can Participate?
The seminar welcomes submissions from:
- Academicians
- Researchers and scholars
- Legal professionals
- Law students
- Policymakers
- Musicians and artists
- Professionals from allied disciplines
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 12 July 2026
Venue
- National University of Advanced Legal Studies
Organising Body
- Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), NUALS
Submission Details
Participants can submit their abstracts and research papers through email at:
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