HNLU Raipur International Conference on Text, Context & Interpretation 2026: Call for Research Papers, Themes, Dates, Registration & Submission Guidelines

HNLU Raipur Invites Research Papers for International Conference on Text, Context & Interpretation 2026

The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur has announced the International Conference on “Text, Context & Interpretation”, scheduled to be held in online mode on 29–30 August 2026. The conference aims to bring together academicians, legal professionals, researchers, scholars, and students to discuss the evolving relationship between law, literature, justice, and society in the contemporary world.

The event will provide an interdisciplinary platform to explore how legal and literary texts are interpreted across changing social, cultural, technological, and political contexts.

About Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur is one of India’s leading National Law Universities, established to promote excellence in legal education, research, and public policy. Located in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh, the university is recognized for its innovative academic programs, interdisciplinary research, and commitment to advancing legal scholarship.

HNLU has developed several research initiatives and academic platforms, including:

• HNLU Press
• Lex Osmose
• Ex-Arca
• HEXA
• HAAI
• R-Has
• Specialized interdisciplinary research centres

The university’s motto emphasizes the establishment of justice and enduring legal values through quality legal education and research.

About the Centre for Law and Language

The conference is being organized by the Centre for Law and Language, functioning under the School of Law and Humanities at HNLU.

The Centre focuses on:

• Legal language and communication
• Law and literature studies
• Linguistic dimensions of legal interpretation
• Interdisciplinary legal research
• Academic discussions on language, justice, and legal reasoning

Its objective is to encourage research that strengthens the relationship between language and law while promoting innovative legal scholarship.

Conference Theme

Text, Context & Interpretation

The conference examines how law and literature interact in understanding:

• Justice
• Human dignity
• Identity
• Power
• Rights
• Social transformation

Participants are encouraged to explore contemporary legal and literary interpretations shaped by globalization, technology, culture, and changing constitutional values.

Objectives of the Conference

The conference aims to:

• Examine the relationship between law and literature.
• Explore how legal and literary texts influence ideas of justice.
• Study the importance of context in interpreting legal and literary works.
• Understand how social, cultural, legal, and technological developments shape interpretation.
• Promote interdisciplinary discussions on identity, power, justice, and representation.
• Encourage critical analysis of contemporary issues from multiple academic perspectives.

Conference Sub-Themes

I. Law, Justice and Society

Suggested topics include:

• Legal texts and social realities
• Human rights and constitutional values
• Language and politics
• Gender perspectives in law
• Queer representation
• Caste, class, and identity studies

II. Literature, Culture and Representation

Possible research areas include:

• Literature and human experiences
• Identity and marginalization
• Resistance narratives
• Memory and trauma
• Storytelling traditions
• Hermeneutics
• Critical theory
• Environment and climate change in literature
• War narratives and memorial studies

Note: The listed themes are illustrative. Papers related to the overall conference theme are also welcome.

Important Dates

Submission Guidelines

Abstract

Authors must submit:

• 250–300 word abstract
• Five keywords
• 100-word author bio
• Full name
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
• Contact number

Formatting

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5
• Alignment: Justified
• Margins: 1 inch
• Format: MS Word

Research Paper Requirements

Authors should submit original research papers of 4,000–6,000 words that include:

• Clear research question
• Research methodology
• Analysis
• Findings
• Conclusion
• Proper references and citations

Accepted citation styles include:

• APA
• MLA 9th Edition
• Bluebook (12th Edition)

Submissions may be made in:

• English
• Hindi

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers may be published in an edited book with an ISBN by HNLU Press, subject to the university’s review process.

Publication conditions include:

• Blind peer review
• Copyright declaration form
• Original research
• Compliance with conference guidelines

Publication is not automatic and depends upon successful completion of the review process.

Similarity and AI Policy

Authors should note the following requirements:

• Maximum 10% similarity is permitted.
• Papers exceeding the similarity limit may be rejected.
• AI-generated content may constitute up to 20% of the manuscript.
• The research, arguments, interpretation, and analysis must remain substantially original.

Eligibility

The conference welcomes participation from:

• Academicians
• Legal professionals
• Research scholars
• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Scholars from law
• Humanities researchers
• Social science researchers
• Interdisciplinary researchers
• Students interested in presenting research papers

Registration Fee

Note: Registration is required only after acceptance of the abstract.

Important Instructions

Participants should keep the following points in mind:

• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Payment proof must be uploaded during registration.
• Each co-author must register separately.
• Presentation does not guarantee publication.
• Presentation schedules will be shared before the conference.
• HNLU faculty members and students are exempt from the registration fee.
• Participation and presentation certificates will be issued.

Expected Speakers

The conference will feature experts from multiple disciplines, including:

• Law professors
• Literature scholars
• Constitutional law experts
• Human rights practitioners
• Environmental law specialists
• Historians
• Political scientists
• International academics
• Legal practitioners
• Researchers working in interdisciplinary fields

How to Submit

Interested participants should submit their abstracts through the official Google Form provided by the organizers before the submission deadline.

• Brochures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vNzWvP9r6S2OeWqIYfVCGZZkiHbBFjex/view?usp=sharing
• Submission Form: HNLU Abstract Submission Form For International Conference on Text, Context, and Interpretation

Contact Details

Centre for Law and Language
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)
Sector-40, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar
Chhattisgarh – 493661

Email: cll@hnlu.ac.in

Contact Numbers:

• 7587017828
• 8817580877