National Conference by TNNLU

TNNLU is hosting an one-day hybrid conference on Law and Policy on Investments in India on October 5th 2024.

About TNNLU

The Tamil Nadu National Law University, established by the Government of Tamil Nadu through Act No. 9 of 2012, offers globally competitive legal education on its 25-acre campus in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Recognized by the UGC and BCI, TNNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Shastri Constitute.

It offers various UG, PG, and research programmes in law with a strong academic environment featuring expert faculty, active student participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and a robust alumni network. TNNLU has 14 research centres in diverse fields of law and actively engages in teaching, training, publication and research.

About the Conference

Over the past few years, India’s investment landscape has seen remarkable transformation, largely influenced by economic reforms, policy adjustments aimed at ease of doing business, and the progressive integration of the global economy.

The evolving legal frameworks governing domestic and foreign investments are crucial in shaping the country’s economic trajectory. To become a prominent global investment hub, India must comprehensively evaluate its existing investment laws, assess the obstacles encountered during their implementation, and explore potential legal and policy reforms.

The aim of the Conference is to analyse India’s global investment position, with a specific emphasis on balancing, attracting foreign investment and protecting national interests. The key focus of this conference is to examine the various state policies across India, particularly highlighting best practices that stimulate economic growth and attract investments.

By promoting interdisciplinary discourse, the Conference aims to contribute to developing investment law and policy in India, ensuring its alignment with the nation’s enduring economic objectives and international commitments.

This One-Day Hybrid National Conference brings together academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, industry experts, and students to explore India’s current state of investment laws. The primary goal is to examine the legal and regulatory frameworks governing investments, address implementation challenges, and propose innovative solutions to foster an environment conducive to domestic and foreign investments. Key topics for the Conference include investment policies, dispute resolution mechanisms, regulatory challenges, and the impact of recent legal developments on the investment landscape.

Themes

The following themes are illustrative and not exhaustive. Participants are encouraged to submit full papers on any topic relevant to the conference themes.

Legal and Regulatory Frameworks:

• The Legal Framework Governing Investments in India
• The Role of FEMA in Regulating Foreign Investments
• India’s Approach to Investments under International Agreements: Recent Trends and Emerging Orientations
• Indian Model BIT: Challenges and Opportunities
• Policy Reforms and Recommendations for Enhancing the Investment Climate in India

Navigating the FDI Inflows in India’s Competitive Federalism: Analysing the Role of the Union and State Governments:

• Trends and Patterns in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India
• Regional Competition among the Indian States for FDI
• Best Practices of Central and State Governments in Enhancing Investment Attractiveness in India
• Analysis of Effective State-Level Policies for Promoting Foreign Investment: Models from Indian States
• Analysing the disparity in FDI distribution across the Indian States

Investment Challenges and Dispute Resolution:

• Regulatory Hurdles & Compliance Issues Faced by Investors in India
• Sectoral FDI Regulations in India: Challenges and Opportunities for Business
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Investment Law: National and Global Practices
• Investment Disputes and their Impact on FDI Inflows into India
• Investor Obligations and Host State Rights: A New Paradigm
• Emerging Alternatives to Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
• Indian Judiciary on Investor Rights, Sovereignty, and Public Interest

Global Context and Emerging Trends:

• The Role of IIAs in Shaping Global Investment Landscape and Protection Standards
• The Role of International Organizations in Shaping Investment Laws: ICSID, UNCITRAL, WTO and UNCTAD
• Investment Laws in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
• The Role of IIAs in Addressing Trade, Intellectual Property, Climate Change, Human Rights, and Labour Rights

Intellectual Property and Investment Laws:

• The Role of IP in Fostering Innovation and Attracting Investment
• Economic Impact of Intellectual Property on Investment Flows: A Critical Analysis
• IP Protection Standards in International Trade, Investment and IPR Agreements: TRIPs Plus Dimensions?
• IPR Disputes under the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)

The Transformative Role of Digital Investments in Modern Economies:

• Regulatory Challenges in Investment Laws in the Era of Emerging Financial Technologies
• Regulating Data Privacy and Security in the Context of Digital Investments and Cross-Border Data Transfers
• Integrating Climate Risk into Investment Regulations: Promoting Green Investments through Regulatory Incentives
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Investment Laws: Aligning Policies to Promote Socio-Economic Progress

Submission Guidelines

• Submission – only in .Docx format
• Maximum of two authors allowed
• The full paper is to be uploaded to the Google form circulated via email after the selection of the abstract is communicated from “[email protected]”
• The abstract and full paper submissions should not contain any details of the author(s)

Formatting Guidelines

Abstract Submission:

• Word Limit: 250-300
• Five Keywords

Full Paper Submission:

• Word Limit: 4500-6000 (Inclusive of an abstract, Keywords, and footnotes)
• Citation: Bluebook 21st EDN.

Font Requirements:

• TITLE: 16 PTS CENTRE ALIGNED
• SUBHEADING: 14 PTS LEFT ALIGNED
• BODY TEXT: GARAMOND, SIZE: 12 PTS
• FOOTNOTES: GARAMOND, SIZE: 10 PTS
• SPACING: BODY- 1.15 PTS, FOOTNOTES- 1 PTS
• PAPER SIZE: A4, PORTRAIT
• MARGINS: 2.54″ ON ALL SIDES

How to Submit?

Submit your abstracts through the link given below this post.

Registration Details

Registration Fee (Online Fee/In-Person Fee):

• Academicians – ₹1,500 / ₹2,000
• Scholars ₹1,000 / ₹1,500
• Students ₹500 / ₹1,000
• Participants ₹300 / ₹500

Payment Details:

• Account Name: TNNLU – CONFERENCE SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP
• Account Number:30030110042083
• IFSC: UCBA0003003
• Bank and Branch: UCO BANK, TNNLS BRANCH

Accommodation Details:

• First-come-first-serve basis -to be paid at venue
• ₹1,000 for one day one
• One air conditioned room per pax

Important Dates

• Friday, 23 August 2024- Opening of Registration
• Wednesday, 4 September 2024- Submission of Abstracts
• Monday, 9 September 2024- Selection of Abstracts
• Tuesday, 24 September 2024- Submission of Full Papers
• Saturday, 28 September 2024- Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance
• Monday, 30 September 2024- Last Date for the Payment of Registration Fees
• Saturday, 5 October 2024- The Conference Day

Location

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact at [email protected].

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