About NLU Delhi

National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) is one of India’s premier law institutions, accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and consistently ranked second in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the past five years. The university is dedicated to imparting comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education while upholding constitutional values, ethical standards, and the rule of law.

About the Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws (CPL)

The CPL at NLU Delhi undertakes research in constitutional law, personal laws, matrimonial and succession issues. It provides counseling, litigation support, and policy analysis while organizing seminars, conferences, and debates. Its mission is to study socio-legal changes in society, focusing on family systems, women, children, and elderly populations, and to suggest reforms for peace, equality, and justice.

Concept Note: Aging in India & Japan Call for Pater

The edited volume titled “Aging in India & Japan: Socio-Legal Issues and Measures Concerning Senior Citizens” aims to explore the legal and policy dimensions of aging populations in both India and Japan.

• India is witnessing a rising elderly demographic due to increased life expectancy.
• Japan is one of the world’s most aged societies, facing unique socio-economic and legal challenges.

This comparative study will critically examine statutory frameworks, judicial responses, institutional mechanisms, welfare policies, and cultural factors that influence aging in both countries. The analysis will be aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including gender equality, health, dignity, peace, and social justice.

Suggested Themes and Tracks

Track I: Gendered Impact of Aging (SDG 5)

• Feminization of aging.
• Policy and legal interventions against discrimination, neglect, and abuse of elderly women.
• Economic rights, healthcare, and empowerment initiatives for elderly women.

Track II: Inequality and Aging (SDG 10)

• Social, political, and economic inclusion of the elderly.
• Role of pensions, safety nets, and laws in reducing inequality.
• Addressing caste, class, and income disparities among elders.

Track III: Sustainability, Peace, and Institutional Mechanisms (SDGs 11 & 16)

• Legal analysis of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
• Implementation of Senior Citizen Homes Minimum Standards, 2024.
• Role of tribunals, commissions, and courts in elderly welfare.
• International commitments like the UN Madrid Plan and domestic compliance.

Track IV: Socio-Legal Issues in Aging (SDGs 1, 3 & 8)

• Family structures and the impact of nuclearization.
• Social security and welfare schemes such as PM Vaya Vandana Yojana and NPHCE.
• Elderly employment, entrepreneurship, and nation-building.
• Legal rights to healthcare, insurance, and property.
• Protection of senior citizens during crises such as pandemics.

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: 6,000–8,000 words (including footnotes; excluding abstract & references).
• Citation Style: Bluebook 22nd Edition.
• Authorship: Up to 2 authors per submission (with short bio-notes).
• AI Tools: Not permitted; only original and human-authored submissions accepted.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission (300–500 words): October 12, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: October 31, 2025
• Full Chapter Submission: January 24, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: February 14, 2026

📌 Abstracts must be submitted via Google Form: Click Here to Submit

Review and Publication

• All papers will undergo double-blind peer review.
• Selected chapters will be published by Springer Nature Singapore Pvt. Ltd.
• Editors reserve the right to reject submissions lacking originality, rigor, or thematic relevance.

Editorial Team

Prof. (Dr.) Anupama Goel – Professor of Law & Research Director, CPL, NLU Delhi

Dr. Haluna Kawashima – Associate Professor, Faculty of Welfare, Tohoku Fukushi University, Japan

Patrons

Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai – Vice Chancellor, NLU Delhi

Prof. (Dr.) Ruhi Paul – Registrar, NLU Delhi

Conclusion

The NLU Delhi Call for Papers 2025 on Aging in India & Japan presents a unique opportunity for researchers, academicians, and professionals to contribute to a comparative socio-legal dialogue on aging populations. By addressing critical issues related to health, security, gender, and inclusion, this volume seeks to shape policy reforms and strengthen institutional responses for senior citizens in both India and Japan.