The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL), Chanakya National Law University, successfully organized the 3rd CNLU–CARCIL National Conference on Corporate and Business Laws on 23rd August 2025. The conference served as a premier platform for deliberation on contemporary developments in corporate and business laws, bringing together leading practitioners, academicians, and students from across the country.

Theme and Participation

Centered around the theme “Viksit Bharat 2047: Future of Corporate and Business Laws,” the conference explored the evolving regulatory, economic, and technological landscape shaping corporate law in India.

The event witnessed participation from reputed institutions such as HNLU, NUJS, Jindal Global Law School, RMLNLU, NLU Trichy, NMIMS, and several others, reinforcing its stature as a national forum for academic and professional exchange.

Distinguished Speakers

The conference was graced by an eminent panel of experts from the corporate legal domain:

• Siddharth Raja – Senior Partner, Veritas Partners; Practicing Professor, NLSIU
• Kranti Mohan – Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
• Ankit Parhar – Partner, Poovayya & Co.
• Neha Sinha – Founder, Corporate Law & Policy Advisors
• Subham Jain – Senior Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Key Highlights

Inaugural Session

The conference commenced with a welcome address by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Faizan Mustafa, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the interface between legal academia and industry. He also highlighted the evolving role of corporate legal education in shaping future-ready professionals.

Panel Discussion

A central feature of the conference was a panel discussion addressing critical contemporary issues, including:

• The balance between regulation and governance
• Efficiency and fairness in dispute resolution
• The role of capital markets in economic development
• The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence

The discussion provided valuable insights into systemic challenges such as judicial delays, arbitration inefficiencies, regulatory uncertainty, and underscored the need for ethical, innovative, and solution-oriented legal practice.

Website Launch

The official website of CARCIL was inaugurated during the event, marking a significant step toward enhancing the Centre’s research outreach and institutional presence.

Academic Engagement

The conference featured paper presentation sessions across a wide range of themes, including:

• Corporate Governance and Regulatory Frameworks
• Capital Markets and Trade
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Insolvency and Business Recovery
• Artificial Intelligence and Corporate Law
• Taxation, Employment Law, and Dispute Resolution

Participants presented their research before expert panels and were evaluated on analytical depth, clarity, and subject knowledge, fostering a rigorous academic environment.

Valedictory Ceremony and Awards

The conference concluded with a valedictory session celebrating academic excellence and participation. Outstanding contributions were recognized through the following awards:

• Best Paper Presenter:₹15,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Second Best Paper Presenter:₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit
• Third Best Paper Presenter:₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit

In their concluding remarks, the speakers encouraged students to uphold integrity, embrace innovation, and contribute meaningfully to the evolving corporate legal landscape.

Collaborations

The conference was organized in collaboration with:

• Law Firm Partner:Poovayya & Co.
• Publishing Partner:Bloomsbury Publishing
• Knowledge Partner:SCC Online
• Media Partner:SCC Times

The 3rd CNLU–CARCIL National Conference successfully fostered meaningful dialogue on the future of corporate and business laws in India. By facilitating intellectual exchange, professional engagement, and academic excellence, the conference contributed to advancing the vision of a robust, ethical, and future-ready legal framework aligned with the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047.