CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Edited Book Title:
Transformative Constitutionalism in India: Landmark Judgments and Their Impact
The editors invite original and unpublished chapters for an upcoming edited volume titled Transformative Constitutionalism in India: Landmark Judgments and Their Impact.
This book aims to critically examine how landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India have transformed constitutional interpretation, expanded rights, and reshaped governance in India.
The volume seeks contributions from academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, and scholars to analyze judicial decisions that have contributed to social transformation, constitutional morality, and democratic deepening.
📘 About the Book
The Constitution of India is a living document, constantly evolving through judicial interpretation. The Supreme Court has played a pivotal role in:
- Expanding Fundamental Rights jurisprudence
- Reinforcing constitutional supremacy and rule of law
- Promoting transformative constitutionalism to achieve social justice
This volume will critically engage with contemporary and classic landmark judgments and evaluate their enduring and emerging impact on Indian constitutional governance.
📚 Suggested Themes / Chapters (15 Core Chapters)
- The Basic Structure Doctrine and Constitutional Supremacy
Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala - Due Process Revolution and Expansion of Personal Liberty
Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India - Judicial Independence and Collegium System Debate
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India (NJAC Case) - Transformative Role of Public Interest Litigation
S.P. Gupta v. Union of India - Environmental Constitutionalism and Sustainable Development
M.C. Mehta v. Union of India - Right to Privacy in the Digital Age
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India - Freedom of Speech, Internet and Constitutional Limits
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India - Decriminalisation of Homosexuality and Constitutional Morality
Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India - Gender Justice and Religious Practices
Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala (Sabarimala Case) - Adultery, Autonomy, and Gender Equality
Joseph Shine v. Union of India - Right to Die with Dignity and Passive Euthanasia
Common Cause v. Union of India - Electoral Transparency and Voter Rights
Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms - Right to Education and Socio-Economic Justice
Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh - Aadhaar, Welfare State and Proportionality Doctrine
K.S. Puttaswamy (Aadhaar) v. Union of India - Free Speech, Dissent and Misuse of Criminal Law
Arnab Manoranjan Goswami v. State of Maharashtra
Authors may also propose additional contemporary topics aligned with the theme.
✍️ Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: 250–300 words
- Full Chapter: 4,000–6,000 words
- Citation Style: ILI
- Formatting:
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size: 12 (Text), 10 (Footnotes)
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Submissions must be original and unpublished
(Send a plagiarism report along with the full chapter showing below 10% plagiarism)
💰 Publication Charges
- Single Author: ₹900
- Co-author: ₹500 (per additional author)
- Hard Copy of Book (Optional): ₹350 per copy
📅 Important Dates
- Last Date for Abstract Submission: 12 April 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 20 April 2026
- Full Chapter Submission: 25 April 2026
📩 Submission Procedure
Authors are requested to submit their abstract and full chapter in MS Word format via email with the subject line:
📌 “Chapter Submission – Edited Book on Constitutional Judgments”
📧 Email: maneeshsrivastava21@gmail.com
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