International Conference On Comparative Law

2025 Conference: Theme

In an era of increasing globalization, legal systems across the world face shared challenges and opportunities. Comparative law, as a discipline, provides a critical framework for understanding the similarities, differences, and intersections among legal traditions, offering insights into how laws can evolve in response to societal needs. Its influence is evident in the evolution of law in different jurisdictions, with the Indian Constitution itself standing as a prime example of comparative legal application, drawing from the best practices within similar constitutional frameworks. Over time, the Indian judiciary has frequently referred to norms from other jurisdictions to enrich and advance its own jurisprudence. Additionally, Indian courts have applied comparative methods in their rulings, particularly in extending protections for socio-economic rights, gender rights, civil and political rights, environmental issues, corporate governance, and more. As such, comparative law, though an ancient field, has become crucial for the growth of modern legal societies.

It is within this context that ICCL – 2025 has been established. This platform invites legal professionals, academics, researchers, and students to explore, evaluate, and compare the legal systems of two or more countries, provided that either India or Australia is used as a foundational base for comparison.

Sub-Themes

ICCL – 2025 has a plethora of non-exhaustive themes and sub-themes to offer! The author may make a suitable choice from the given sub-themes. However, the base country of comparison must be either India or Australia.

THEME 1: Modalities of Comparative Law

Bilateral and Multilateral Comparative Approaches
Judicial Dialogue and Cross-Jurisdictional Influence
Comparative Methodologies in Law
Role of Comparative Law in Legal Reform
Transnational Governance and Comparative Law
Comparative Philosophical Theories of Evolution of Law
Comparative Legal Education and Pedagogy
Challenges and Ethical Issues in Comparative Law
Legal Pluralism and Hybrid Legal Systems

THEME 2: Comparative Constitutional Law [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Constitutional Design and Drafting Processes
Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties
Legislative and Electoral Process
Constitution and the Judiciary
Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
Rights and Liberties of Media
Ideals of Democratic Institutions
Facets of Secularism
State and Legal Structure
Constitutional Amendments
Evolving Constitutional Jurisprudence in Modern Times
Judicial Review and Constitutional Courts
Constitutional Approaches to Environmental Protection

THEME 3: Comparative Criminal Law and Human Rights [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Comparative Criminal Procedure
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Offences against the State
Children and the Criminal Justice System
Human Rights and the Victims of Crime
Criminological theories
Financial Crimes
Gender-based offences
Contemporary forensic practices in Criminal Justice System
Rights of Specially Abled
Mental Health Care
Human Rights and Refugee Protection
Punishment and Sentencing: A Comparative Approach
Comparative Approaches to Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
Comparative Approaches to Police Powers & Surveillance
Comparative Approaches Cyber Crime and Piracy
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Crimes
Comparative Analysis of Hate Crimes and Anti-Discrimination Law

THEME 4: Comparative IPR, Technology Law and Emerging Legal Domains [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Comparative Perspectives on Cybersecurity Law
Biotechnology, Genetic Resources, and IPR
Legal Responses to Online Content Moderation and Platform Liability
Social Media and OTT Regulations
Comparative Approaches to Open Source, Open Data, and Open Science
Comparative Artificial Intelligence and Telecommunication Law
Comparative Approaches to IPR Protection and Enforcement
E-commerce, Consumer Protection, and Cross-Border Trade
Digital Assets, Intellectual Property, and the Metaverse
NFTs, Block Chain and Cryptocurrency
Comparative Approaches to Air, Space and Maritime Law
Digital Identity, Biometrics, and Privacy Rights
Green Technology and Intellectual Property Rights
Environmental Challenges
Space Law and Intellectual Property in Outer Space
Energy Laws
Comparative Laws on Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

THEME 5: Comparative Business Law [The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Incorporation of Business and its operations
Banking and Investment Law
International Trade and Investment
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Cross-Border Transactions
Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Anti-Competitive Practices
Comparative Securities Regulation
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance
Infrastructure and Real Estate
Alternative Dispute Resolution & International Commercial Arbitration
Labor and Social Welfare
E-commerce and Consumer Protection Laws
Start-Ups and Legal challenges
Comparative Entrepreneurship
Transport law
Land and Real Estate law
Capital Markets
Private Trade Law
Comparative Financial Management
Corporate Taxation and International Tax Planning
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Sustainable Business Practices and Environmental Regulations

THEME 6: Comparative Family Law[The base country of comparison must be either India or Australia]

Cross-cultural and legal perspectives on marriage & divorce
Comparative Approaches to Property Rights and Family Law
Child Custody and Parenting Rights
Pre-Nuptial and Spousal Property Settlement
Intersection of Religion and Family Law
Comparative approach to Family Law and Emerging Issues
Uniform Civil Code
Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ+ Family Rights
Cross-Border Family Disputes and International Child Abduction
Elder Care, Filial Responsibility, and Intergenerational Support
Financial Arrangements and Property Rights in Marriage
Status of Minorities and Indigenous Families in Family Law
Family Law and Migration: Rights of Immigrant Families