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The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966, is a Centre for legal studies, legal research, and law reforms. Its acclaimed peer-reviewed Research Journal has been published continuously since 1977. The College, affiliated with the University of Kerala, offers Undergraduate programmes including five-year integrated courses in B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.Sc. (Information Technology) LL.B., the LL.B. Unitary three-year course, and post-graduate programmes comprising LL.M. (Administrative Law), LL.M. (International Law), and M.B.L. (Master of Business Law).

About the International Seminar

The 33rd INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR on "Good Governance and Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Era: Restructuring Public Administration, Legal Frameworks, and Algorithmic Accountability" aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, technology experts, research scholars, and students to deliberate on the emerging legal, administrative, and technological challenges of modern governance.

Good governance forms the foundational bedrock of democratic societies, anchored in classical administrative values of transparency, accountability, equity, public participation, and the rule of law. However, the rapid integration of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), automated decision-making systems, machine learning models, and big data analytics is fundamentally transforming the architecture of state action, criminal justice administration, law enforcement, and public service delivery. While technological innovation offers unprecedented administrative efficiency, predictive capabilities, and streamlined governance, it simultaneously introduces complex constitutional and legal dilemmas, including algorithmic bias, opaque decision-making processes ("black-box" systems), data privacy infringements, and diluted institutional accountability.

In this context, the seminar seeks to critically examine the paradigm shift from classical administrative philosophy to contemporary digital governance. It evaluates international regulatory benchmarks, comparative frameworks (such as the EU AI Act and global public sector standards), and the constitutional and statutory landscape in India including digital governance statutes and data protection laws. Furthermore, the conference encourages rigorous academic engagement with operational domains such as smart policing, criminal justice reform, and automated public administration, fostering resilient, transparent, and rule-of-law-oriented legal frameworks for an AI-driven society.

Mode: The International Seminar will be conducted entirely in online mode.

Sub-Themes

I. Classical Governance & Administrative Evolution

  1. Evolution and Philosophy of Good Governance: From Classical Thought to Contemporary Paradigms

  2. Core Pillars of Public Administration: Transparency, Accountability, Equity, and Rule of Law

  3. Administrative Discretion, Separation of Powers, and Democratic Governance Frameworks

  4. Public Interest, Citizen Participation, and Democratic Legitimacy in State Action

  5. Historical Transformation from the Welfare State to the Regulatory and Digital State

  6. Administrative Law Principles and the Control of Arbitrary State Power

  7. Ethics, Integrity, and Anticorruption Frameworks in Public Administration

  8. Good Governance as a Fundamental Right: Constitutionalism and Human Rights Perspectives

  9. Judicial Review of Administrative Action and the Maintenance of Institutional Checks and Balances

II. Conceptual Foundations of Artificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Governance

  1. Evolution, Architecture, and Technological Development of Artificial Intelligence

  2. Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration and E-Governance Infrastructure

  3. Algorithmic Decision-Making: Automated Administrative Procedures and Due Process

  4. Transparency, Explainability, and Resolving the "Black-Box" Challenge in Public Systems

  5. Algorithmic Bias, Systemic Discrimination, and the Guarantee of Equal Protection

  6. Accountability, Transparency, and Answerability in Autonomous Public Systems

  7. Debates on Legal Personality, Agency, and Liability Regimes for Artificial Intelligence

  8. Automated Welfare Distribution, Social Security, and Citizen Rights Protection

  9. Reconciling Administrative Discretion with Automated Decision-Making Systems

III. Smart Policing, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement Technologies

  1. Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Smart Policing: Balancing Security and Rights

  2. Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), Mass Surveillance, and Public Order Maintenance

  3. Predictive Policing Algorithms and Constitutional Protections Against Profiling

  4. Digital Evidence, Automated Forensics, and Procedural Fairness in Criminal Trials

  5. AI Integration in Criminal Justice Administration and Judicial Decision Support Systems

  6. Privacy, Surveillance Architecture, and State Power in High-Tech Law Enforcement

  7. Automated Risk Assessment Tools in Pre-Trial Bail, Sentencing, and Parole

  8. Legal and Ethical Oversight of Law Enforcement and Specialized Security AI Systems

IV. International & Comparative Perspectives on Governance & AI Regulation

  1. Global Governance Principles for Responsible, Safe, and Human-Centric AI

  2. Comparative International Regulatory Approaches: Analyzing EU, US, UK, and Asian Models

  3. The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Risk-Based Compliance and Global Implications

  4. Global Standards for Algorithmic Accountability and Public Sector AI Deployment

  5. Transnational Data Flows, Data Sovereignty, and International AI Governance Treaties

  6. International Ethical Guidelines, Soft Law Frameworks, and Cross-Border Standards

  7. Cross-Border Jurisdictional Challenges in Regulating Global Multinational Technology Entities

  8. Comparative Judicial Approaches to Technological Governance and Rights Enforcement

V. Legal and Institutional Governance Framework in India

  1. Constitutional Foundations of Digital Governance and AI Regulation in India

  2. Administrative Law Principles Applied to Automated State Action and E-Governance

  3. Digital Governance Initiatives: Digital India, India Stack, and National AI Strategies

  4. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) and Public Sector Data Processing

  5. Data Principal Rights, Fiduciary Responsibilities, and State Exemptions under the DPDP Act

  6. Current Institutional Approaches and Regulatory Bodies for Technology Governance in India

  7. Interplay Between the Information Technology Act, DPDP Act, and Emerging Deepfake Policies

  8. Judicial Interventions and Rights-Based Jurisprudence in Indian Digital Governance

  9. Institutional Readiness, Regulatory Infrastructure, and Capacity Building for AI-Led Governance

VI. Advanced Cross-Cutting Issues in Digital Governance

  1. Empirical Studies on Stakeholder Perceptions, Institutional Practices, and Public Trust in AI

  2. Ethical Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence in Public Sector and Civic Applications

  3. Sustainable Digital Governance, Environmental Footprint of AI, and ESG Goals

  4. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Building National AI and Digital Governance Infrastructure

  5. Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, and Data Breach Protection in Public Platforms

  6. Digital Identity Systems, Aadhaar Architecture, and State-Citizen Interaction Dynamics

  7. Towards a Rights-Based, Inclusive, and Future-Oriented Legal Framework for the AI Era

Note: The above sub-themes are illustrative and not exhaustive. Authors may submit papers on any topic aligned with the central theme of the seminar.

Publication Opportunity

Selected research articles will be published in the Seminar Book with ISBN.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

  • Papers must align with the theme of the International Seminar.

  • The paper must be in Times New Roman, heading - 14 pt, Text - 12 pt, A4 size, single line spacing, justified, not exceeding 2500 words including title, author details, and footnotes.

  • Authors are encouraged to follow The Bluebook (20th ed.) citation style. Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, 10 pt, and inserted using the Word footnote option. Speaking footnotes are discouraged.

  • An abstract not exceeding 250 words must be submitted for consideration. The abstract should contain a synopsis of the paper, proposed subtitles, reference materials, and a brief conclusion reflecting the author's perspective.

  • The abstract must be mailed to 33rdklainternationalseminar@gmail.com on or before 15TH NOVEMBER 2026, accompanied by a cover page stating:

    • Title of the Paper

    • Sub-Theme

    • Name of Author(s)

    • Name of Institution/Organization

    • Official Designation

    • E-mail Address

    • Postal Address

    • Contact Number

  • Submission must be in Word format. References need not be provided separately and must be included as footnotes.

  • Precedents may be italicized but not bold.

  • All subheadings must be left-aligned and in bold.

  • Papers will be screened by a committee. Approved full papers will be accepted for presentation. Intimation will be made via email.

  • The final paper must include a cover page with Name, Designation, Discipline and Year of Study (if applicable), Address, E-mail ID, and Contact Number.

  • The main title in the final paper should also contain the author's Name as a byline, accompanied by a footnote with Discipline and Year of Study (if applicable) and Designation. Abstracts and papers must be written and presented in English.

  • Only one paper per participant is permitted. Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification. Co-authorship is permitted up to two authors.

  • Papers must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

  • Publishing charges, if any, for the proceedings shall be borne by the author.

  • A soft copy of the publication will not be provided unless an extra payment of Rupees 200 is made, and for a hard copy, Rupees 600 is to be paid additionally.

Submission Procedure

Kindly send the abstract on or before 15'TH NOVEMBER 2026 to 33rdklainternationalseminar@gmail.com


Important Dates

  • Submission of Abstract: 15TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 17TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Submission of Full Paper: 25TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance: 28TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Date of Payment of Registration Fee: 30TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Date of the Seminar: 5TH DECEMBER 2026

Registration Fees and Payment Details

  • Paper Presentation (Single Author): ₹1000

  • Co-Authorship: ₹1200

  • Seminar Participation: ₹250

Contact Details

Faculty Convenors:

  • Manu Krishna S K - +91 9995400709

  • Dr. Malavika J - +91 82816 82549

  • Blessy G K - +91 73568 87733

  • Jithesh K Perumal - +91 90749 76936

  • Shinto Edwin - +91 80863 19239

Student Convenors:

  • Mahalekshmi- +91 9633020629

  • Rajalekshmi- +91 8848813101

  • Gokul P K- +91 9496698660

  • Nidha Mariyam- +91 7012911318

  • Gouri S S- +91 7994626448

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