Law, Society & Public Policy

About the Book

Law, Society & Public Policy: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Governance, Justice and Social Change is an edited volume that seeks to explore the dynamic relationship between law, governance, public policy, and the evolving needs of contemporary society.

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting socio-political landscapes, global interconnectedness, environmental challenges, and demands for inclusive governance, the law is increasingly called upon to respond to complex and multifaceted issues that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The volume provides a scholarly platform for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, public administrators, and interdisciplinary scholars to critically examine the role of legal institutions and public policy in promoting justice, strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights, and addressing emerging societal challenges. It encourages innovative, comparative, empirical, doctrinal, and policy-oriented research that contributes to meaningful academic discourse and practical reforms.

Theme & Sub themes

Including but not limiting to:

• Constitutional Governance, Democracy, and Institutional Accountability
  Constitutionalism and democratic governance
  Rule of law and constitutional morality
  Judicial review and constitutional adjudication
  Separation of powers and institutional accountability
  Federalism, decentralization, and cooperative governance
  Electoral reforms, democratic participation, and constitutional institutions
• Law, Society, and Social Justice
  Law as an instrument of social transformation
  Equality, equity, and distributive justice
  Social inclusion and protection of marginalized communities
  Access to justice and legal empowerment
  Caste, class, identity, and legal reform
  Community participation and participatory governance
• Public Policy, Governance, and Administrative Reforms
  Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
  Good governance and administrative accountability
  Evidence-based policymaking
  Public administration reforms and regulatory governance
  Citizen-centric governance and public service delivery
  Ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption frameworks
• Human Rights, Civil Liberties, and Inclusive Development
  Civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights
  Minority rights and protection of vulnerable groups
  Freedom of speech, privacy, and constitutional liberties
  Human dignity and access to justice
  Refugee protection, migration, and statelessness
  Emerging human rights challenges in contemporary societies
• Gender Justice, Family Law, and Inclusive Society
  Gender equality and constitutional protections
  Women’s rights and gender-responsive policymaking
  LGBTQIA+ rights and legal recognition
  Family law reforms and the Uniform Civil Code debate
  Domestic violence, reproductive rights, and child protection
  Intersectionality and inclusive governance
• Criminal Justice, Policing, and Contemporary Security Challenges
  Criminal justice reforms and procedural fairness
  Police accountability and institutional transparency
  Victimology, restorative justice, and sentencing policies
  Prison reforms and correctional administration
  Organized crime, financial crime, and terrorism
  Emerging challenges in criminal law and criminology
• Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Governance
  AI governance and algorithmic accountability
  Digital governance and public administration
  AI ethics and responsible innovation
  Digital justice, online dispute resolution, and e-governance
  Emerging technologies and regulatory responses
  Human oversight in automated decision-making
• Data Governance, Cyber Law, and Digital Rights
  Data protection, privacy, and digital sovereignty
  Cybersecurity and cyber resilience
  Digital identity and surveillance governance
  Cybercrime and digital investigations
  Platform regulation and intermediary liability
  Cross-border data governance and international cooperation



• Environmental Law, Climate Governance, and Sustainable Development
  Climate justice and environmental governance
  Sustainable development and environmental policymaking
  Biodiversity conservation and ecological protection
  Renewable energy and green transition
  Disaster management and climate resilience
  Environmental litigation and public participation
• Corporate Governance, Business Regulation, and Economic Policy
  Corporate governance and stakeholder accountability
  ESG, sustainability, and responsible business
  Competition law and market regulation
  Consumer protection and regulatory compliance
  Banking, finance, and economic governance
  Corporate ethics and public accountability
• Labour, Employment, and Social Welfare
  Labour law reforms and industrial relations
  Gig economy and platform-based employment
  Future of work, automation, and AI-driven workplaces
  Occupational safety and workers’ rights
  Social security and labour welfare
  Migration, informal labour, and employment governance
• Health, Education, and Welfare Governance
  Public health law and healthcare regulation
  Bioethics and medical governance
  Mental health law and policy
  Right to education and educational governance
  Higher education reforms and academic autonomy
  Welfare policies and social protection systems
• International Law, Global Governance, and Comparative Legal Systems
  International human rights law
  International trade and investment governance
  Humanitarian law and conflict resolution
  Comparative constitutional and administrative law
  Global governance and international institutions
  Cross-border legal and regulatory challenges
• Alternative Dispute Resolution, Access to Justice, and Legal Innovation
  Arbitration, mediation, and conciliation
  Online dispute resolution and technology-enabled justice
  Legal aid and access to justice
  Community dispute resolution mechanisms
  Judicial reforms and court administration
  Innovation in dispute resolution systems
• Emerging Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Law, Society, and Public Policy
  Law and economics
  Law and sociology
  Law and political science
  Law and psychology
  Behavioural public policy and governance
  Media, culture, and legal consciousness
  Urban and rural governance
  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and legal reforms
  Empirical legal research and interdisciplinary methodologies
  Any other contemporary issue aligned with the theme of the book

Submission Guidelines

• The Manuscript should not exceed 3500-word limit.
• The abstract should be initially submitted with a word limit of 250-300 words.
• Author(s) should not mention their personal details at any places in the Abstract. 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.
• Abstracts 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 initially submit the abstract only. Upon acceptance of the abstract, the authors shall be required to submit the Full Manuscript.

How to Submit?

• Authors should email with 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: jciplawsocietyandpolicy@gmail.com

Important dates

• Last date for submission of the Abstract: 11th August, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of the Abstract: 12th August, 2026
• Last Date for the Submission of Full Manuscript: 2nd September, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance/ Rejection of Full Manuscript: 3rd September, 2026

Contact

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