CALL FOR CHAPTERS: BOOK ON LAW, SOCIETY & JUSTICE- CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND REFORMS

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications are accepting Abstracts for a book on Law, Society and Justice: Contemporary Challenges and Reforms.

ABOUT THE BOOK

“Law, Society & Justice: Contemporary Challenges and Reforms” is a comprehensive edited volume that explores the dynamic relationship between law and society, examining how legal frameworks shape and are shaped by social, cultural, and political realities. The book aims to provide a holistic understanding of contemporary socio-legal issues, highlighting the role of law in promoting justice, equality, and social reform.

This volume brings together scholarly insights on a wide range of topics, including social justice, human rights, gender, environment, labor, public health, technology, and media, as well as emerging challenges in policy and legislative reforms. It addresses both doctrinal and empirical perspectives, making it an essential resource for law students, academicians, legal practitioners, policymakers, and social scientists.

By combining theoretical analysis with practical and comparative perspectives, the book seeks to foster critical dialogue, encourage interdisciplinary research, and provide actionable recommendations for reforming and improving legal and policy frameworks. It is designed to serve as a reference for anyone interested in understanding how law interacts with society to shape justice and governance in the contemporary world.

THEME AND SUB-THEMES

Socio-Legal Issues.

SUB-THEMES

Including but not limiting to:

1. Social Justice and Legal Reforms

Constitutional provisions for marginalized communities (SC/ST/OBCs)
Reservation policies and judicial interpretation
Contemporary reforms in social justice law
Intersection of social justice and public policy

2. Gender, Law, and Society

Women’s rights, domestic violence, and sexual harassment laws
Gender justice in employment, property, and inheritance
Legal frameworks for LGBTQ+ rights
Feminist jurisprudence and socio-legal critiques

3. Child Rights and Juvenile Justice

Protection of children under JJ Act, 2015 and UNCRC
Child labor, trafficking, and exploitation laws
Juvenile justice reforms and rehabilitation mechanisms
Role of judiciary and social agencies

4. Human Rights and Constitutional Safeguards

Enforcement of fundamental rights and remedies
Rights of minorities and vulnerable communities
Comparative human rights frameworks
Contemporary challenges in civil liberties and digital rights

5. Environment, Sustainability, and Law

Environmental protection laws and climate change regulations
Public interest litigation and eco-activism
Sustainable development and legal obligations
Corporate environmental responsibility

6. Criminal Justice and Penal Reforms

Prison reforms and rehabilitation programs
Police reforms, procedural fairness, and accountability
Juvenile justice and restorative justice mechanisms
Sentencing, bail, and alternative dispute resolution in criminal law

7. Technology, Cyber Law, and Society

Digital rights, privacy, and data protection laws
Cybercrime, online harassment, and social media regulation
Emerging technologies (AI, blockchain) and socio-legal challenges
Legal responses to misinformation and digital governance

8. Labour Law and Workers’ Rights

Contemporary labor reforms and industrial disputes
Rights of informal and gig economy workers
Workplace safety, social security, and welfare measures
Role of trade unions and collective bargaining

9. Public Health and Socio-Legal Challenges

Health law and policy in pandemic and post-pandemic times
Rights of patients and access to healthcare
Regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical negligence
Mental health laws and rehabilitation

10. Media, Law, and Society

Press freedom, censorship, and digital media regulation
Legal accountability of media houses and journalists
Social media, hate speech, and public order
Role of media in shaping public perception of law

11. Minority Rights and Social Inclusion

Legal protection for religious, ethnic, and linguistic minorities
Policies and constitutional safeguards for inclusion
Challenges in implementation of minority welfare laws
Comparative perspectives on multicultural legal systems

12. Contemporary Policy Reforms and Legal Challenges

Intersection of law and public policy in emerging socio-legal issues
Critical analysis of ongoing reforms in criminal, labor, and environmental law
Policy recommendations and legislative innovations
Role of judiciary, civil society, and legal scholars in reform

GUIDELINES

The Manuscript should not exceed 3500-word limit.
- Authors are initially requested to submit their Abstracts. No direct submissions of Manuscript shall be entertained. Abstracts should not be of more than 350 words.
- Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any places in the Abstracts. Personal Details and Institutional Affiliations should be mentioned in a separate cover letter.
- All headings in the manuscripts should be properly formatted.
- The main body text in the manuscript must be in Times New Roman in a font size of 12, 1.5 line spacing and in justified alignment. For footnotes, maintain Times New Roman Style with a font size of 10 and 1.0 line spacing. For Headings, Times New Roman style must be followed with a font size of 14 and must be Bold and Underlined.
- Footnotes should conform to JILI Citation Format.
- Manuscripts are to be submitted in .doc No other format would be accepted.
- A maximum of 3 authors are allowed.
- Plagiarism of more than 20% shall not be acceptable by any means. The Manuscript should also be free from grammatical, spelling and other errors.
- Authors are required to submit the Manuscript only after the intimation about the selection of Abstracts.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Authors should email their original and unpublished abstract in.doc or.docx format.
“Name of the Author(s)_Title of the Abstract” shall be the subject line of the email.
Please enclose the cover letter along with the Abstract.
Submissions shall be made at: · jcplawjustice@gmail.com

FORMAT

The book will be printed with ISBN Number.

FEES

There is no publication or submission charge. However, if the authors want to buy a hard copy of the book and certificate, they need to pay the amount as decided by the publisher.

IMPORATANT DATES

Last date for submission of the Abstract: 21st October, 2025
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 22nd October, 2025
Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 11th November, 2025
Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 13th November, 2025

EDITORS

Dr. Aratrika Deb, Assistant Professor, IILM Law School, IILM University
Dr. Nyatundo George Oruongo, Assistant Professor, Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bengaluru

PLAGIARISM EVALUATION

All submissions will be first checked for plagiarism using a turnitin software.
Only Submissions with less than 20% plagiarism shall be sent forward for publication. Authors may be required to make minor modifications to their submissions at this stage.
The submissions which pass the initial stage will be assigned to the Editors for further considerations and double blind peer review after requisite copy-editing.

EDITORIAL EVALUATION

The editors will evaluate the submission for its originality, conceptual and methodological consistency, as well as decide whether the submissions are within the aim and scope of the book. The Editors reserve the right to decide whether the submissions requires further review or not.

PUBLISHER

International Journal of Legal Affairs and Exploration & Juris Cognita Publications

CONTACT

For any queries, reach out to us via email at: jcplawjustice@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at: +91-8252343482