WBNUJS invites registrations for Disability Rights Article Writing Competition

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata invites registrations for its National Disability Rights Article Writing Competition as part of its broader commitment to inclusive legal education and discourse.

Participants are encouraged to explore themes such as the intersection of caste, gender, and disability, the legal dimensions of AI and accessibility, reasonable accommodation spaces in digital spaces, and the global positioning of India in disability rights advocacy.

The competition seeks well-researched and original submissions that critically engage with disability rights under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and global legal paradigms from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral law students, as well as legal professionals. Both individual and co-authored entries (up to two authors) are permitted.

Beyond being an academic exercise, the initiative aims to foster discourse on social stigma, digital accessibility, intersectionality, and AI’s role in disability laws, while amplifying underrepresented voices in the legal sphere.

Participants are sure to gain visibility, publication opportunities, and a platform to shape legal conversations around disability justice.

Why Should You Participate?

• Top 3 entries will be published in reputed journals; top 10 entries will receive merit certificates and participation certificates will be given to everyone.

• Opportunity to publish in a reputable law journal.

• Engage with emerging domains such as AI & disability law.

• Network with scholars, activists, and legal professionals in the inclusive justice space.

Topics & Submission Guidelines

The topics for the competition include:

• Gender and Disability Law in Global Context

• Legal Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Prison Rights of a person defined under the PwD Act

• ADR & Access to Justice for the specially abled Community

• India’s Role in the Global Disability Rights

• Discourse Intersectionality of Caste & Disability: Legal Implication in India

• India’s Role in the Global Disability Rights Discourse

• Autonomy v. Centralisation: Federalism & Design of Disability Rights Policies

• AI, Disability & Law

• Case Comments on any notable judgement surrounding Rights of PwD community

Note: Participants may delve into the sub-themes of the given themes

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All submissions should be emailed to nationaldisabilitymoot@nujs.edu 

Important Dates

• Registration closes: July 15, 2025

• Article submission deadline:  July 22, 2025

• Results will be announced on: August 3, 2025

Who Can Participate?

• Open to Indian law students (UG, LL.M., PhD) and Working professionals

• Individual or team submissions accepted

Participation Fees

• UG: ₹299 (single authorship) / ₹499 (double authorship)

• LL.M.: ₹449 (single authorship) / ₹649 (double authorship)

• PhD/ Working Professionals: ₹649 (single authorship) / ₹899 (double authorship)

Awards

• Top entry to be published in Journal of Indian Law & Society (JILS)

• The other two entries will also be published with due credit

• Top 3 entries to be presented in the NUJS Disability Rights Conclave

• Exciting cash prizes for winners

How to Register?

To register fill out the Google form
Upload payment proof after paying by NEFT/UPI.

Payment details

Name: Kinjal Das
Bank Name: Bandhan Bank
Branch: Ballygunge
A/C No.: 50220033592779 
IFSC No.: BDBL0001699

Contact Us

For queries, please feel free to reach out to us

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.edu

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