SRINAGAR, Sep 10: The Vitasta School of Law recently hosted LEX NOVA 2026, a landmark national conference focusing on “Contemporary Challenges and Emerging Trends in Law.” The conference brought together legal experts, academicians, faculty members, research scholars and students to deliberate on emerging legal issues and explore new dimensions of jurisprudence.
The conference was inaugurated in the presence of a distinguished panel comprising Abdul Rashid Guru, Chairman, Vitasta School of Law; Prof. (Dr.) Shehnaz, Head and Dean, School of Law, University of Kashmir; Tabassum Qadir, Secretary, DLSA Srinagar; Prof. (Dr.) Fareed Ah. Rafiqi, former Professor, University of Kashmir; Dr. Yasir Handoo, Assistant Professor, University of Kashmir, and advocates Asif, Sajjad Mir and Falak.
Held in a hybrid format, the conference featured two offline sessions and seven online technical sessions, enabling wider participation and exchange of ideas. Nearly 80 participants presented their research and findings during the various sessions.
The event witnessed participation from students, research scholars, academicians and faculty members from different parts of India as well as abroad. The participation of delegates from Poland added an international dimension to the conference and enriched the discussions with diverse perspectives on contemporary legal developments.
The deliberations covered a broad range of emerging challenges confronting the legal system and the wider contemporary world. The conference provided a platform for participants to critically examine evolving legal trends, share research findings and engage in meaningful academic discussions.
The conference concluded with a formal valedictory session, during which participants were felicitated with certificates. Outstanding research and presentations were also recognized through Best Presenter awards across the technical sessions, acknowledging the contribution of scholars and participants towards advancing legal research and academic discourse.