The DY Patil School of Law, Navi Mumbai and Indian Society of Criminology is hosting the 7th International & 46th All India Criminology Conference on the Theme: “The Security State and Digital Governance: Rethinking the Architecture of Criminalization” at the DY Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
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1. About DY Patil Deemed to be University, School of Law
Nestled in the picturesque 72-acre campus at Nerul, Navi Mumbai, DY Patil Deemed to be University (DYPU) has been synonymous with excellence in higher education for over 40 years. With a vision to transform India into a global platform for education, healthcare, and sports, DYPU empowers nearly 15,000 students annually through groundbreaking programs, including 20+ Harvard Business School Online collaborations.
DY Patil School of Law (DYPSOL) stands at the forefront of this legacy, fostering a learning environment that integrates classroom theory with fieldwork, student-led initiatives, and collaborations with law firms and social institutions. Guided by exceptional faculty, our programs emphasize analytical research, clinical legal education, and professional responsibility, preparing graduates to excel as advocates, solicitors, and scholars in India’s judicial system and beyond. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Vijay D. Patil, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Shivani V. Patil, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Vandana Mishra Chaturvedi, DYPSOL continues to drive interdisciplinary innovation and global partnerships.
2. About the Indian Society of Criminology (ISC)
The Indian Society of Criminology (ISC), founded in 1970, is one of India’s oldest and most respected professional bodies dedicated to the scientific study of crime, justice, and allied behavioural sciences. Conceived by leading thinkers such as Hon’ble Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, Professor T. E. Shanmugam, and others, the Society was established with the vision of promoting criminology as an essential discipline for societal welfare and crime prevention.
Today, ISC stands as a truly multidisciplinary network comprising criminologists, sociologists, psychologists, police and correctional professionals, judges, lawyers, forensic scientists, child protection specialists, probation officers, social workers, and other stakeholders committed to understanding and preventing crime. The Society advances its objectives through annual conferences, symposia, training initiatives, outreach activities, and public lectures that address pressing issues in crime and justice.
3. Conference Theme
“The Security State and Digital Governance: Rethinking the Architecture of Criminalization”
This conference brings together leading scholars, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to examine how the security state and digital governance are reshaping the architecture of criminalization in contemporary society. As emerging technologies transform policing, surveillance, forensic practices, and the administration of justice, the conference seeks to critically explore the normative foundations, institutional dynamics, behavioural shifts, and social consequences of these developments.
4. Thematic Tracks
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Rethinking Criminalization, Due Process, and Penal Power
Explores the conceptual and doctrinal foundations of criminalization, the limits of state coercion, and the erosion of due process through reverse onus clauses, strict liability, and preventive detention. -
Digital Governance, Algorithmic Control, and Tech-Mediated Criminal Justice
Investigates how AI-driven tools, predictive analytics, biometric systems, and digital surveillance architectures reshape policing, adjudication, and sanctions. -
Criminological and Psychological Perspectives on Digital Societies
Brings theoretical and behavioural insights into dialogue, addressing cyberpsychology, online radicalisation, risk behaviour, and new criminological models. -
Forensics, Evidence, and Investigative Practices in the Digital Age
Engages with digital forensics, AI-assisted evidence analysis, chain-of-custody challenges, biometrics, and the complexities of evidence admissibility. -
Victimology, Community Resilience, and Decolonising Justice
Centres victim experiences in online and hybrid spaces and develops community-led, restorative, and decolonial responses to technologically mediated harms.
5. Call for Papers
We invite original research papers, theoretical contributions, empirical studies, case analyses, policy critiques, and interdisciplinary work aligned with the conference theme and tracks. Submissions are welcome from criminologists, legal scholars, psychologists, sociologists, forensic specialists, data scientists, digital-governance experts, and professionals within criminal justice institutions.
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Abstract Length |
300—350 words |
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Full Paper Length |
4,000—6,000 words |
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Format |
Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing |
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Citation Style |
APA 7th edition |
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Submission Email |
dypsol.events@dypatil.edu |
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Last Date for Abstract Submission |
15 January 2026 |
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Notification of Acceptance |
20 January 2026 |
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Full Paper Deadline |
15 February 2026 |
6. Who Can Attend
The conference welcomes academicians, researchers, practitioners, professionals, and students involved in criminology and criminal justice sectors, as well as those with an interest in these fields. It provides a valuable opportunity for healthy discussions and the exchange of ideas.
7. Registration & Payment Details
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/V9qU5GmbA1zt1foN6
Conference Registration Fees
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Delegates (Academics, Practitioners, Advocates, & Professionals) |
₹4,500 |
₹4,000 |
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Research Scholars |
₹2,500 |
₹2,000 |
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Students |
₹2,000 |
₹1,500 |
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Foreign Delegates |
$250 |
$200 |
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Accompanying Person |
₹2,000 per person |
Includes: Conference kit, study material, participation certificate, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.
Account Details for Payment:
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Account Name: DYPU SCHOOL OF LAW
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Account No.: 923010005603122
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IFSC Code: UTIB0003335
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Bank Name: AXIS BANK LTD.
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Branch: NERUL
8. Accommodation
Accommodation charges are not included in the registration fees. Attendees are expected to make their own arrangements. A list of nearby hotels and hostels may be provided on request.
9. Awards & Recognitions
The ISC acknowledges significant contributions in teaching, research, and administration in criminology and criminal justice. The following awards are open for nominations:
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ISC — Kumarappa — Reckless Award
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ISC — Dr. B.S. Haikerwal and Professor Sushil Chandra Award for the Senior Social Scientist
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ISC — Professor S.S. Srivastava Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research in Criminology
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Fellow of the Indian Society of Criminology
Nomination Deadline: 15 February 2026
Submit to: Secretary, ISC | Email: isccontact1970@gmail.com | Subject: “Award Nomination”
10. ISC Best Research Paper Award
A Gold Medal (₹5,000) and Silver Medal (₹3,000) will be awarded for the best research papers in criminology and allied fields. Eligible candidates must be below 35 years of age, with research conducted between December 2024—2026.
Submission Deadline: 15 January 2026
Email: isccontact1970@gmail.com | Subject: “Best Research Paper”
Organizing Committee
Advisory Board
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Name |
Designation & Affiliation |
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Justice Indira Banerjee |
Judge, Supreme Court of India |
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Prof. Dr. G.S. Bajpai |
Vice-Chancellor, NLU Delhi; Editor-in-Chief, IJC |
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Prof. Dr. N. K. Chakrabarti |
Vice-Chancellor, WBNUJS, Kolkata; President, ISC |
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Dr. P. Madhava Soma Sundaram |
Former Professor and Founding Head, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University; Chairperson, ISC |
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Prof. Dr. Arvind Tiwari |
Professor & Dean, School of Law, Rights & Constitutional Governance, TISS |
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Prof. Dr. M. Srinivasan |
Professor, Deptt. of Criminology, University of Madras |
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Prof. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan |
Professor of Law, WBNUJS Kolkata |
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Ms. Maja Daruwala |
Chief Editor, India Justice Report |
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Ms. Melissa Walavalkar |
National Program Director, International Justice Mission, India |
Organizing Team
Registration Link:
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Venue: Auditorium No. 4, COE Building,
DY Patil University Sector 7, Vidyanagar, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706.
For more details refer to brochure: https://dypatil-edu-cms.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20062651/46th-ISC-DYPU-SOL-Conference-Brochure-2026-2.pdf
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