Call for Papers: Book on “Traditional and Contemporary Criminal Jurisprudence”
About the Author
Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, an Assistant Professor of Laws at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, specializes in criminal and civil law. With over 11 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sharma has published 11 research papers in UGC CARE-listed and peer-reviewed journals, authored 5 book chapters, and written a book on the execution of decree. He is currently supervising five Ph.D. scholars and leading an ICSSR-funded research project. Dr. Sharma has presented at over 15 national and international seminars and conferences. He is also actively involved in the Moot Court Society and Cultural Committee of the University.
Themes and Sub-themes
Submissions are invited on the following themes and sub-themes related to criminal law:
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Philosophy behind Introducing Reforms in Criminal Laws
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Procedural Changes in the Investigation Process
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Law on Arrest and Detentions
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Procedural Changes in the Trial
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Default Bail
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FIR
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Bail
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Uniformity in Court Structure and Posts
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Working of Public Prosecution
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Victim Rights and Measures in the New BNSS
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Filing a Complaint under BNSS/Pre-Cognisance Hearing of the Accused
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Widened Scope of Documentary Evidence
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Admissibility of Evidence, Scope of Admissibility of Digital/Electronic Evidence
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Forensic Science vis-à-vis Investigation and Trial
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Witness Protection Mechanism
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Digitisation of the Judicial Procedure
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Mob Lynching
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Organised Crime
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Terrorism under BNS
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Sentencing, Restorative Justice, Punishment, and Community Service as a Punishment
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Sedition Law
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Offence Against Women and Children
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Repealed Provisions for Adultery, Unnatural Offence, and Attempt to Commit Suicide
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Death by Negligence
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AI and the Criminal Justice System
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Other Major Changes in the New Criminal Code
Submission Guidelines
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Format: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5-line spacing.
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Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words (excluding references).
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Referencing Style: Indian Law Institute (ILI).
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Plagiarism: Maximum of 10% plagiarism allowed, with proper references.
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AI Usage: Strictly prohibited.
Cover Page Details
The cover page of the submission must include:
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Name of the Author(s)
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Title of the Paper
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Institution Name
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Contact Information (Email & Mobile Number)
How to Submit
Interested authors should send their submissions to vslaw.ac.in@gmail.com by the submission deadline.
Submission Deadline
May 10, 2025
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact:
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9877768112
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7986893050
