The Legal Centre for History of South India (LCHSI), Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli, is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on “Legal History of Tamil Nadu” on 25–26 September 2026 in online mode. The conference aims to encourage scholarly engagement with the legal history, institutions, and traditions of Tamil Nadu and South India.

About the Organiser

The Legal Centre for History of South India (LCHSI) is a research centre established at TNNLU with support from the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Centre promotes research on legal history through conferences, seminars, workshops, publications, and the collection of historical legal materials relating to South India and the Tamil region.

About the Conference

The conference seeks to revisit and reinterpret the legal history of Tamil Nadu by examining legal ideas, institutions, judicial practices, and legal developments from ancient, medieval, colonial, and modern periods. It aims to provide a platform for historians, legal scholars, practitioners, and students to contribute to the growing field of Indian legal history.

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

  • Students
  • Research Scholars
  • Academicians
  • Legal Practitioners
  • Independent Researchers

Mode

  • Mode: Online
  • Conference Dates: 25–26 September 2026

Themes

  • History of Legal Ideas and Institutions in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Tamil Nadu
  • Historical Interpretations of Legal Concepts and Judicial Functioning under Tamil Rulers
  • Sources of Tamil Legal History
  • Intellectual History of Legal Personalities in the Tamil Region
  • History of Legal Education and the Legal Profession in Modern Tamil Nadu
  • Law and Disempowered Social Groups (Labour, Dalits, Women, etc.) in Tamil Nadu
  • Related and Interdisciplinary Themes in Legal History

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract: Maximum 300 words
  • Full Paper: 3500–5000 words (excluding footnotes and references)
  • Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
  • Font: Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.5 Line Spacing
  • Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size 10, Single Spacing
  • Citation Style: MLA 9th Edition
  • Plagiarism exceeding 10% will result in rejection
  • Abstracts should be emailed to: lchsi@tnnlu.ac.in

Registration Fee

Students & Research Scholars

  • Single Author: ₹1,000
  • Co-Author: ₹1,500

Teachers / Academicians / Professionals

  • Single Author: ₹1,500
  • Co-Author: ₹2,000

Participants / Observers

  • ₹500

Perks

  • E-Certificate for Paper Presenters and Participants
  • Selected Papers will be Published in an Edited Volume with ISBN
  • All Participants and Presenters will Receive the Conference Proceedings (Hard Copy) without Additional Charges

Important Dates

  • Issue of Call for Papers: 1 June 2026
  • Last Date for Abstract Submission: 15 June 2026
  • Acceptance of Abstracts: 22 June 2026
  • Registration & Payment Deadline: 5 July 2026
  • Submission of Full Papers: 5 September 2026
  • Conference Dates: 25–26 September 2026

Contact

Legal Centre for History of South India (LCHSI)
Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli
Email: lchsi@tnnlu.ac.in
Phone: +91 8610359218

Deadline: 15 June 2026

More details- https://www.tnnlu.ac.in/STAP-Events/TNNLU-LCHSI-Call-for-papers