By Legalosphere
Deadline to Register: July 15, 2025
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata is inviting entries for the National Disability Rights Article Writing Competition 2025. This is a unique opportunity for law students, researchers, and professionals to critically engage with contemporary issues in disability rights and inclusive legal frameworks.
🔍 About the Organisers
Established in 1999, WBNUJS is among India’s premier law institutions, known for its commitment to academic rigor, social responsibility, and inclusivity. Over the years, it has hosted acclaimed events such as the NUJS-HSF Moot, NUJS ADR Mediation Competition, and Para-Invicta—India’s only sports fest exclusively for differently-abled students.
The university has also launched India’s first national-level Disability Law Moot focused on the legal rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs), under the RPwD Act, 2016.
📝 About the Competition
NUJS is organizing this Article Writing Competition as part of its wider initiative to promote inclusive legal education. Participants are encouraged to submit original, research-backed articles exploring legal issues affecting persons with disabilities in both national and global contexts.
This competition aims to spark conversations around intersectionality, digital accessibility, AI & disability law, and much more.
⭐ Why You Should Participate
- Top 3 articles to be published in esteemed legal journals
- Top 10 entries to receive certificates of merit
- All participants will be issued participation certificates
- Chance to publish in reputed journals like the Journal of Indian Law & Society (JILS)
- Contribute to evolving legal discourse around disability rights
- Network with experts, activists, and legal scholars
📚 Suggested Topics
Participants may write on any of the following themes:
- Gender and Disability Law in Global Context
- Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Prison Rights under the PwD Act
- ADR & Access to Justice for the Specially-abled
- Caste & Disability: Intersectional Legal Challenges in India
- India’s Role in Global Disability Rights Advocacy
- Federalism & Policy Design in Disability Rights
- AI and Disability: Legal Concerns and Innovations
- Case Comments on Landmark Judgments under the RPwD Act
📅 Important Dates
- Last date to register: July 15, 2025
- Article submission deadline: July 22, 2025
- Results Announcement: August 3, 2025
👥 Who Can Participate?
- Open to Indian nationals:
- Undergraduate (UG) law students
- Postgraduate (LL.M.) students
- PhD candidates
- Legal professionals
- Individual and co-authored submissions (up to 2 authors) allowed
📤 Submission Process
Participants must:
- Register via the official Google Form (link at the end).
- Upload payment proof (after NEFT/UPI transfer) during registration.
Bank Details for Fee Payment:
- Name: Kinjal Das
- Bank: Bandhan Bank, Ballygunge Branch
- Account No.: 50220033592779
- IFSC Code: BDBL0001699
💰 Participation Fee
- Undergraduates: ₹299 (single) / ₹499 (co-authored)
- LL.M. students: ₹449 (single) / ₹649 (co-authored)
- PhD/Professionals: ₹649 (single) / ₹899 (co-authored)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Top article: Publication in Journal of Indian Law & Society (JILS)
- Next two best entries: Publication with full author credit
- Top 3 entries: Presentation at the NUJS Disability Rights Conclave
- Attractive cash prizes for winners
📞 Contact for Queries
- Chair: Kinjal Das – +91 75959 65675
- Deputy Chairs:
- Anushka Maji – +91 86174 78308
- Saarthak Samadder – +91 94330 48880
- Event Heads:
- Serena Sarkar – +91 99032 20206
- Aditya Roy Chowdhury – +91 77381 55002
- Email:nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.eduationaldisabilitymootnationaldisabilitymootnujs.edu@nujs.edu
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