Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies Vivekananda Law School 9nd VIPS National Research Paper Writing Competition, 2017 ‘The Second VIPS National Research Paper Writing Competition, 2017 was initiated in the month of July and culminated in October. The theme for the same was, “Dynamics of Human Rights in the changing World: Perspectives and Prospects”. The competition was well-received by the students of law and saw participation from colleges and universities from across the country. The research papers were evaluated by the duly appointed reviewers. On the basis of the evaluation, the following. papers have been declared as winners. ‘The Winners are: First: Aayushi Mittal and Garima Jindal, “Socio-legal Dilemma of Disability Rights” Second: Vanshika Taneja, ” Contribution of Right to Development as a collective right in elevating the status of human right at national and international level” ‘Third: Nishtha Jain and Sargun Kaur Sahni, “ From Death to Life- The Journey of Death Penalty in India” ‘Appreciation prize: Parthvi Ahuja, “Human Rights of Sexual Minorities” ‘The winners will be getting the following prize money and certificate of merit!» Fitst Prize: Rs. 3000/- Second Prize : Rs. 2000/- Third Prize: Rs, 1500/- All participants will get certificate of participation. (Convenor: Dr. Vidhi Madaan Chaddha Dr. Navjeet Sidhu Kundal app Prof. (Dr.) Rashmi Salpekar ’ ‘Dean, Vivekananda Law School