Dear Team,
Greetings from the Centre for Excellence in Corporate and Commercial Laws (CfECCL), ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad.

The Centre is pleased to announce “Lex et Fiscus: A Conference on Corporate and Tax Laws,” scheduled to be held on 20–21 April 2026 at ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad. We request you to kindly circulate the attached Call for Papers on your esteemed platform so that it may reach a wider academic and professional audience.

This conference seeks to create a meaningful academic and professional dialogue on the evolving landscape of corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and taxation law, with particular focus on contemporary challenges emerging from digital transformation, globalisation, financial regulation, and fiscal policy. The conference will bring together students, research scholars, academicians, corporate professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in critical discussions and present original research.

About the Organiser
The Centre for Excellence in Corporate and Commercial Laws (CfECCL) at ICFAI Law School was established with the objective of fostering advanced research and scholarship in core areas of corporate and commercial legal practice, including company law, securities regulation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and insurance law, and taxation law. The Centre regularly undertakes academic initiatives such as conferences, publications, and collaborative research projects aimed at strengthening the interface between legal scholarship and industry practice.

About the Conference
“Lex et Fiscus” aims to examine the dynamic interface between corporate law and taxation policy in India, particularly in the context of regulatory reforms, emerging technologies, financial markets, and global economic developments. The conference intends to provide a platform for evidence-based research and interdisciplinary engagement addressing contemporary legal challenges affecting corporate governance and tax administration.

Themes (Indicative and Not Exhaustive)
Theme 1: Corporate Governance, Regulation and Digital Transformation

Corporate Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Smart Contracts and Blockchain Technology in Corporate Transactions

Competition Law and Regulation of Digital Markets

Legal and Regulatory Challenges in FinTech and Digital Payment Systems

E-Commerce Regulation and Consumer Protection in the Digital Economy

Theme 2: Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency and Financial Markets

Corporate Restructuring and Business Reorganisation

Insolvency Resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Regulatory Framework for Startups and Unicorns in India

Freedom of Contract in Modern Commercial Law

Banking Regulation and Financial Stability in Emerging Economies

Theme 3: Domestic Taxation – Compliance, Reform and Sectoral Impact

Individual and Corporate Tax Liability

GST Regime and Regulatory Compliance

GST and Consumer Economics

GST and the MSME Sector

Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Enforcement

Theme 4: International, Emerging and Futuristic Tax Regimes

International Taxation and India’s Position in the Global Tax Order

Tax Havens, Treaty Shopping and Statutory Compliance

Taxation of Intangible Assets

Green Taxation and Environmental Levies

Artificial Intelligence and Taxation

Who Can Participate
The conference invites submissions from:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Research Scholars and Doctoral Candidates

Academicians and Faculty Members

Corporate Professionals and Practitioners

Policymakers and Industry Experts

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 April 2026

Registration Deadline: 12 April 2026 ( After acceptance of notification )

Full Paper Submission: 15 April 2026

Conference Dates: 20–21 April 2026

Submission Guidelines
Abstract: 250-350 words with 5–8 keywords

Full Paper: 3000–5000 words (excluding footnotes)

Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition

Formatting: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 line spacing

Footnotes: Font Size 10, single spacing

Margins: 1 inch on all sides

Co-authorship: Maximum two authors allowed

Plagiarism must be below 10%, with 0% AI-generated text detection report required at the time of submission.

Registration Fees
Students (UG/PG): INR 750

Research Scholars: INR 1000

Academicians and Professionals: INR 1500

Awards and Publication Opportunities
Best Paper Award: ₹5,000 per theme along with a Certificate of Merit

Top papers will be considered for publication in a Scopus-indexed edited volume.

All accepted papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN.

All presenters will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Google form for submission of abstract: https://forms.gle/SJpBn8CobRFg6b2A8
Contact Information
For any queries or further information, please contact:

Mr. Rahul Neema
Centre Coordinator, CfECCL
Assistant Professor, ICFAI Law School
Email: rahulneema@ifheindia.org
Phone: +91 7415455791

Mr. Rupak Das
Centre Co-Coordinator, CfECCL
Assistant Professor, ICFAI Law School
Email: rupakdas@ifheindia.org
Phone: +91 8126937747

Student Coordinator:
Mr. Jasjit Singh
Email: jasjitsinghsindhu14@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9100789303

We would be grateful if you could kindly publish and circulate this Call for Papers on your platform to encourage wider participation from the academic and professional community.

Thank you for your support.




Centre for Excellence in Corporate & Commercial Laws (CfECCL)
ICFAI Law School, IFHE Hyderabad
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be-University)
Donthanapally, Shankarapally Road, Hyderabad – 501203, Telangana
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