About the Conference
The Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai is pleased to announce the First Edition of the International Labour Law Conference on the theme “New Labour Codes in India: Contemporary Issues, Implementation Challenges and Global Perspectives”, scheduled to be held on 6 April 2026 in hybrid mode.
The recent consolidation of labour legislation into the four new labour codes marks a significant shift in the legal and regulatory framework governing employment, industrial relations, wages, occupational safety, social security, and dispute resolution in India. These reforms have generated important academic, legal, policy, and practical debates concerning their implementation, effectiveness, and broader implications for workers, employers, trade unions, industry, and governance.
In this context, the Conference aims to provide a vibrant academic and professional platform for academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, judges, labour administrators, industry representatives, researchers, and students to engage in critical and constructive discussions on the contemporary challenges and future directions of labour law reforms in India.
The Conference seeks to:
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examine the substantive and procedural changes introduced under the new labour codes;
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critically analyse the implementation challenges emerging at the institutional and practical levels;
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explore the impact of labour reforms on workers’ rights, industrial harmony, social security, and workplace governance;
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facilitate comparative and global perspectives on labour regulation and employment law;
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encourage research collaboration and policy dialogue among scholars, professionals, and stakeholders.
The event will bring together distinguished speakers and domain experts from academia, government institutions, labour administration, industrial relations, legal practice, and policy circles, thereby creating a meaningful forum for exchange of ideas and scholarly engagement.
Theme of the Conference
New Labour Codes in India: Contemporary Issues, Implementation Challenges and Global Perspectives. There are five themes given in the brochure.
Distinguished Dignitaries
Chief Guest
Prof. (Dr.) S. C. Shrivastava
First LL.D. in Labour Laws and an eminent expert in Labour and Industrial Relations
Guest of Honour
Justice K. Chandru
Former Judge, Madras High Court
Patronage
Chief Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey
Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
Co-Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Chaudhary
Registrar, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
Key Panellists
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Mr. Sourav Sardar (ESIC)
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Mrs. Sunita Ladhe Mhaiskar
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Dr. Vishal Gaikwad
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Mr. Vikas Kundal
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Dr. Navjeet Sidhu Kundal
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Mr. Vishal Thakare
Who Can Participate?
The Conference invites participation and paper submissions from:
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Students
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Research Scholars
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Faculty Members
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Legal Practitioners
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Policymakers
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Labour Law Experts
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Industry Professionals
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Academicians and Researchers
Call for Papers
The Organising Committee invites original and unpublished research papers on issues related to the conference theme. Interdisciplinary, comparative, doctrinal, empirical, policy-oriented, and critical analyses are highly encouraged.
Indicative Sub-Themes
Submissions may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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The Code on Wages, 2019
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The Industrial Relations Code, 2020
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The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
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The Code on Social Security, 2020
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Labour law reforms and workers’ rights
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Trade unions and collective bargaining under the new codes
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Industrial dispute resolution and adjudicatory mechanisms
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Contract labour, gig workers, and platform economy
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Social security and informal sector labour
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Occupational safety and workplace compliance
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Gender and labour law reforms
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Labour migration and vulnerability
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Comparative labour law perspectives
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Global labour standards and ILO framework
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Labour governance, enforcement, and implementation challenges
Submission Guidelines
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Abstract Length: 250—300 words
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Full Paper Length: 3000—5000 words
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The submission must be original and unpublished
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Co-authorship may be permitted, if applicable
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Authors are encouraged to maintain academic rigor and proper citation format
Important Dates
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Last Date for Abstract Submission: 28 March 2026
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Notification / Communication of Acceptance: To be communicated by the organisers
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Last Date for Registration: 28 March 2026
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Conference Date: 6 April 2026
Mode of Conference
Hybrid
Participants may attend and present either physically at MNLU Mumbai or online, subject to the conference schedule and communication by the organisers.
Registration Details
Registration Link
https://forms.gle/987NfwHgHkPw7WfTA
Interested participants are requested to complete the registration process on or before the prescribed deadline.
Contact Information
For further details, submissions, and queries, please contact:
Email: ilc@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Contact: +91 9326283553 | +91 84540 08836
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