Call for Chapters for Edited Book on Women

About the Book

This edited volume seeks to critically examine the evolving landscape of women’s rights, exploitation, gender justice, and legal protections in India.

The book aims to bring together scholars, researchers, legal professionals, and practitioners to explore constitutional guarantees, statutory frameworks, judicial responses, and emerging challenges affecting women in contemporary society. Contributions adopting interdisciplinary, empirical, doctrinal, or comparative approaches are welcome.

Themes & Sub themes

• Constitutional & Legal Foundations
  Evolution of Women’s Rights in India
  Equality Before Law and Gender Justice
  Directive Principles of State Policy and Women’s Empowerment
  Role of Judiciary in Advancing Women’s Rights
  Public Interest Litigation and Gender Justice
• Criminal Law & Protection Mechanisms
  Legal Framework against Domestic Violence in India
  Sexual Harassment at Workplace: Law, Policy, and Practice
  Rape Laws in India: Reforms, Challenges, and Judicial Trends
  Dowry Prohibition Laws and Their Effectiveness
  Acid Attack Laws and Victim Rehabilitation
• Family Law & Personal Laws
  Women’s Rights under Hindu, Muslim, Christian etc Personal Laws
  Marriage, Divorce, and Maintenance: Gender Justice Issues
  Custody and Guardianship Rights of Women
  Property and Inheritance Rights of Women in India
  Uniform Civil Code and Women’s Rights Debate
• Socio-Legal Issues
  Women and Access to Justice in Rural India
  Legal Literacy and Awareness among Women
  Gender Bias in Law Enforcement Agencies
  Intersectionality: Caste, Class, Religion, and Women’s Justice
  Women, Poverty, and Legal Marginalization
• Political & Economic Rights
  Women’s Political Representation and Legal Reforms
  Panchayati Raj Institutions and Grassroots Women Leadership
  Labour Laws and Rights of Women Workers
  Informal Sector, Domestic Workers, and Legal Protection
  Maternity Benefits and Workplace Equality
• Contemporary & Emerging Issues
  Cyber Crimes against Women: Legal Challenges
  Women, Technology, and Digital Rights
  Surrogacy, Reproductive Rights, and Legal Ethics
  LGBTQ+ Women and Access to Justice
  Women Prisoners and Human Rights
• Institutional & Policy Perspectives
  Role of National and State Women Commissions
  Gender Budgeting and Legal Accountability
  Implementation Gaps in Women-Centric Laws
  Fast-Track Courts and Justice Delivery for Women
  Alternative Dispute Resolution and Women’s Rights
• Global & Comparative Perspectives
  International Conventions and India’s Commitment to Women’s Rights
  Comparative Study of Women’s Rights Laws: India and Other Democracies
  Feminist Jurisprudence and Indian Legal System
  Media, Law, and Representation of Women
  Future of Gender Justice in India: Legal and Policy Roadmap
• Women =rights and justice
  Women and Environmental Justice: Legal Rights and Grassroots Movements
  Disability, Gender, and Law: Rights of Women with Disabilities
  Elderly Women and Law: Social Security, Care, and Legal Protection
  Women Migrants, Refugees, and Access to Justice in India
  Restorative Justice Approaches and Women-Centric Legal Remedies

Submission Guidelines

• Chapter Length: 3,000–3,500 words (including references/footnotes)
• Abstract: 200 words + 4–5 keywords
• Format: MS Word only. Times Roman- 1-inch margins
• Style: APA 7th Edition
• Originality: Chapters must be unpublished and plagiarism-free
• Cover Page: Author details, institutional affiliation, contact information, and chapter title
• Declaration: Signed Author’s Declaration Form is mandatory

How to Submit?

Submission Email: smartresearch2001@gmail.com
Mobile -+91 9711672517

Fee

• Indian authors- ₹1500/-
• Foreign Nationals- Soft Copy: USD 15/
• Hard Copy: USD 30 (Single author)

Important dates

• Last Date for Submission: For Abstract –30 May, 2026
• Full Chapter-15 June, 2026