In pursuance of this year’s Constitution Day, research papers are invited on the following themes:
• Whether it is necessary to have a new post of separate specialized investigator in Police;
• Perception of police in the mind of ordinary people, and whether reform in the force is essential along with Reformation in Police governing laws.
The themes provided are directory in nature; therefore authors are free to select any related topic based on the above-mentioned themes.
IMPORTANT DATES
1. The Last Date for the Submission of Research paper is 20th November, 2020;
2. Selected students shall be contacted for the second round of the competition consisting of oral submissions in form of presentation;
3. Final Result shall be declared on 26th November, 2020.
REWARDS
1. Two Best Papers shall be selected, winners of which will be awarded on the evening of 9th Annual International Conference scheduled on Law Day, 2020;
2. The winners shall also get an opportunity to present their papers before legal luminaries present during the conference (Time limit shall be from 7 to 20 minutes);
3. Additionally, Select Research Papers will be published in the INBA LAW DAY proceedings;
4. Certificate of Merit, Certificate of Publication and Certificate of Participation to be provided depending on the results (e-certificates shall be provided.)
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES FOR PAPER WRITING
1. Submissions must include:
• Abstract (word limit of which shall not exceed 500 words & five Keywords);
• Cover Page containing the Full name of the Author(s), Topic of the Paper, Institution/Organization/University, Professional/Educational Details, Email address(es), Contact number(s);
2. The paper should be in .doc/.docx formats in
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font Size: 12
• line spacing: 1.5
• Footnotes Font Type: Times New Roman
• Footnotes Font Size: 10
3. The main body of the paper shall not carry any mention of the details mentioned in Cover Page. This is mandatory to ensure anonymity in the decision making process and failure to comply with the same shall lead to immediate disqualification;
4. Mode of Citation: Bluebook 20th Edition;
5. Footnotes shall not be substituted for endnotes;
6. Rules for quotations, if any:
• Only authentic sources must be quoted;
• Personal experience or interview with other people, police or legal professionals allowed;
7. All submissions should be within the range of 3000-5000 words (exclusive of footnotes);
8. Paper shall be strictly checked for plagiarism. Maximum limit for plagiarism shall be 10%. Authors exceeding the permitted limit shall be disqualified.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION
1. Submissions to be sent on inba.paperconference@gmail.com;
2. ONLY one soft copy from each team/participant. Multiple submissions by the same author/ co- authors are not allowed;
3. The Subject line of the email shall read: ‘Submission for INBA Research Paper Competition, 2020’
GUIDELINES FOR AUTHORSHIP
1. Open for all Bonafide Law Students;
2. Submission can be made individually or in a team of two (Co- authorship permitted);
3. Submission fee:
Single author- INR 590/- (Rs. 500 )
Co-authorship- INR 1180/- (Rs. 1000 )
4. Payment via Paytm App on this number: +91-9999746286
NOTE – The payment shall be made after acceptance of research paper for presentation.