IPEM Law Academy, Ghaziabad (UP) is proud to host a National Seminar on “Harassment: Power Dynamics, Legal Framework and Reporting Barriers” on Saturday, 11th April 2026.
This seminar will bring together administrators, academicians, research scholars, social activists, NGOs, and students to explore pressing issues of harassment in institutional and professional settings, focusing on power dynamics, reporting barriers, and legal frameworks.
🔑 Seminar Themes
Power imbalance and consent in institutional hierarchies
Legal barriers to reporting harassment against persons in authority
Fear of retaliation and its impact on access to justice
Effectiveness of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs)
Judicial approaches to harassment cases involving authority figures
Intersectionality: gender, caste, and class in harassment
Workplace culture, silence, and normalization of abuse
Comparative legal frameworks and reforms
Digital harassment in professional spaces
Role of legal education institutions in addressing harassment
📅 Key Details
Date: 11th April 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: IPEM Law Academy, Ghaziabad, UP
Mode: Offline (Delhi NCR presenters mandatory) & Online (for outside NCR)
Languages: English & Hindi
Certificates: Provided to all registered participants
📝 Submission Guidelines
Extended abstract: 1000–1200 words, original, plagiarism‑free
Deadline: 5th March 2026
Acceptance Notification: 10th March 2026
Send abstracts to: nationallawseminar@ipemgzb.ac.in
💼 Registration Fees
🌟 Publication & Awards
Accepted abstracts published in an Edited Book with ISBN
Best Paper Award in each track with Cash Prize, Memento & Certificate
👥 Organizing Committee
Patron: Mr. Anupam Goel, Secretary, IPEM
Co‑Patrons: Prof. (Dr.) Sugandha Goel, Col (Dr.) A.S. Malhotra, Dr. Monika Sainger, Mr. Shashank Chaudhary
Conveners: Dr. Purnima Chaudhary, Ms. Simran Dhingra, Ms. Swati Pal
📩 For queries, contact:
Dr. Purnima Chaudhary – 9910491472
Ms. Simran Dhingra – 9958993333
Ms. Swati Pal – 9554043310