Established in the year 2018, SVKM’s NMIMS, School of Law, Navi Mumbai offers two courses, B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), catering to the growing needs of the legal field. By providing such choice, it aims to create diversity in learning. The courses are designed in a manner that in addition to imbibing theoretical knowledge of law, the students are exposed to the practical facets of the law.
It prepares the students for the real world by honing one’s soft skills such as framing and drafting of arguments, interpretation of statutes; whilst keeping in touch with our political and historical heritage, and flexibility in work environment. The school also enables students to explore opportunities for international exposure and global experience, which is imperative in a globalized world.
About the Organising Committee
The Publication and Seminar Committee is committed to enabling aspiring “legal eagles” to develop mastery in research, analysis, and the expression of legal knowledge. Historically, the committee has managed prestigious publications, including the bi-annual magazine SOLstice and the monthly legal newsletter Thirty: The Legal Gauge. Recently, these efforts have expanded to include a forthcoming legal blog, providing a dynamic platform for the legal fraternity to share opinions on contemporary issues. Athena 4.0 represents the committee’s continued aspiration to bridge the gap between technological or economic advancement and societal well-being.
About Athena 4.0 Annual Conference
Athena 4.0, our upcoming Annual Conference dated 17th March, 2026, that is to be conducted in hybrid mode, is envisioned as a platform to bring together forward-thinking minds to engage in meaningful discussions on the intersection of labour law reforms within the broader constitutional framework of India. Through Athena 4.0, we aim to foster dialogue on pivotal topics, such as how the rapid growth of gig and platform-based employment challenges traditional employer–employee binaries, thereby creating regulatory grey zones and exposing workers to precarity without adequate legal safeguards.
Programme Overview
The one-day conference will include:
- Inaugural Session with Chief Guest
- Abstract Presentation Session (online & offline)
- Valedictory Session with Awards and Reflections
About Call for Abstract
The conference invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions that critically engage with the conference theme and its sub-themes. Only selected abstracts will be considered for full paper submission. Maximum 3 authors are eligible to present one paper.
Theme and Sub-themes
The theme of Athena 4.0 is: “LABOUR LAWS IN INDIA: RIGHTS, REFORMS AND THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK”
Following is the detailed sub-themes and scope
- Critical evaluation of India’s four labour codes
- Gid and platform workers
- Fixed-term employment
- The right to strike
- Social security for unorganised workers
- Constitutional guarantees (Articles 14,19,21)
- Minimum wages & wage justice
- Delegated legislation
- Gender justice in labour law
- Protection of migrant workers
Timeline
- Last Date of Submission of Abstract- 10 PM, 9th March (Extended from 3rd March, 2026)
- Intimation of Acceptance of Abstract- 11th March, 2026
- Last Date of Registration and Payment of Fees- 10 PM, 13th March, 2026
- Submission of PPT- 10 PM, 15th March,2026
- Conference Date (HYBRID)- 17th March, 2026
- Submission of Selected Research Paper- 10 PM, 24th March,2026
Eligibility
- Students duly enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate law programme.
- Academics and researchers in law
- Legal practitioners, judges, and policymakers
- Graduate and doctoral students
Registration Process
- Abstract Submission: Submit a comprehensive 500-word overview of the paper on pc.sol@nmims.in. Submissions in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format will be accepted.
- Intimation: Acceptance or rejection will be communicated within 72 hours of receipt. Registration and Payment of Fees.
- Presentation of Abstract.
- Submission of Selected Papers (subject to the approval of the authorities): Submit a comprehensive 3000-5000 words overview of the paper. Submissions in Microsoft Word
(.doc/.docx) format will be accepted
Registration Fee
- Student Author: INR 900 (inclusive of GST).
- Academicians and Professionals: INR 1800(inclusive of GST).
- Joint/Co-authors have to pay the registration fees individually
Registration fees are to be submitted only after acceptance of abstract.
Winners
Athena 4.0 offers the following categories to recognise excellence:
- First best paper
- Second best paper
- Best presenter
- The selected paper will be published in a peered reviewed ISSN numbered journal
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation
Registration Procedure
Contact Info
Janvi Prakash (President) – 9472228606
Ditya Luthra (Vice President)- 9990619361
Email – pc.sol@nmims.in
For further details and guidelines please refer to the brochure
