NLU Delhi is organising an international conference on reparations and victim justice in international criminal law on November 14, 2026, in online mode.
About NLU Delhi
NLU Delhi, formally known as National Law University Delhi, is organising the International Conference on “Reparations and Victim Justice in International Criminal Law: From Harm to Repair.” The NLU Delhi conference is organised under the NLU Delhi Research Endeavour Grant (N-REG) 2025–26 project titled “Reparations and Victim-Centered Justice under International Criminal Law.”
NLU Delhi’s conference seeks to examine the evolving role of victims and reparations within international criminal law and their relationship with broader developments in international law.
About the NLU Delhi Conference
The NLU Delhi International Conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, researchers, doctoral scholars, and postgraduate students working in international criminal law, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, State responsibility, transitional justice, and related areas of international law.
NLU Delhi invites doctrinal, comparative, theoretical, and interdisciplinary research examining victims, harm, remedies, and reparations within international criminal law. Submissions must remain grounded in public international law and substantively engage with relevant international legal norms, principles, jurisprudence, or institutional practice.
Conference Format
The NLU Delhi conference will be conducted online through Google Meet or Zoom. Selected presenters will be assigned to thematic sessions based on the subject and approach of their accepted papers.
Conference Date
The NLU Delhi International Conference will be held on November 14, 2026.
Conference Themes
The NLU Delhi conference invites papers addressing the following themes:
- Victim Identity and Recognition
- Domestic, Hybrid and Regional Human Rights Approaches to Reparations and Victimhood
- Reparations and Transitional Justice
- Victims, Reparations and Other Branches of International Law
- Emerging Challenges in Victim Justice and Reparations
Eligibility Criteria
NLU Delhi invites submissions from:
- Researchers
- Academics
- Practitioners
- Doctoral scholars
- Postgraduate students
The proposed abstract must relate to one of the NLU Delhi conference themes and must substantively engage with public international law.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
NLU Delhi requires participants to submit an abstract of 600–800 words outlining the proposed paper, its central argument, contribution, and methodology.
Each NLU Delhi conference abstract must include:
- Title of the proposed paper
- Name and institutional affiliation of the author or authors
- Email address and contact details
- A short biographical note of approximately 100 words for each author
- Research question or central problem
- Principal argument
- Relevant legal, doctrinal, comparative, or theoretical framework
- Methodology
- Contribution to existing scholarship or international legal discourse
The NLU Delhi abstract must be submitted in English and in MS Word format. The text should use Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, 10-point font, with single-line spacing. Citations must follow OSCOLA 5th Edition.
NLU Delhi requires a declaration confirming that the work is original and has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. NLU Delhi has also stated a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content in submissions.
Co-Authorship
NLU Delhi permits co-authorship with a maximum of two authors per paper. Both authors must make a substantive contribution and must separately register by paying the applicable registration fee.
At least one author or co-author must be present to present the paper at the NLU Delhi conference. Certificates will be provided to all paper presenters.
Important Dates
- NLU Delhi Call for Abstracts: September 7, 2026
- NLU Delhi Abstract Submission Deadline: September 21, 2026
- NLU Delhi Notification of Acceptance: September 25, 2026
- NLU Delhi Registration Deadline: October 3, 2026
- NLU Delhi Full Paper Submission: November 1, 2026
- NLU Delhi Conference: November 14, 2026
Registration Fee
The NLU Delhi registration fee is:
- Postgraduate Students: INR 1,000
- Doctoral Scholars: INR 1,200
- Faculty Members and Professionals: INR 1,500
- Attendees Only: INR 500
Full Paper Guidelines
Authors whose abstracts are accepted by NLU Delhi will be invited to submit a full paper.
- Suggested length: 5,000–6,000 words, inclusive of footnotes
- Citation style: OSCOLA 5th Edition
- NLU Delhi full paper submission deadline: 11:59 PM, November 1, 2026
NLU Delhi may consider selected papers for publication in an edited book, subject to the applicable editorial and peer-review process. Acceptance for presentation at the NLU Delhi conference does not automatically guarantee publication.
Contact
Email: iclnlud2026@gmail.com
NLU Delhi Conference Convenor: Dr. Garima Tiwari, Associate Professor, National Law University Delhi
NLU Delhi Conference Coordinator: Himani Jha, Research Associate, National Law University Delhi
Application Procedure
Interested participants may submit their abstracts for the NLU Delhi International Conference through the following:
The NLU Delhi abstract must be submitted in MS Word format and comply with the prescribed 600–800 word limit and submission requirements.
The last date for submitting an abstract to NLU Delhi is September 21, 2026.
