About Wadhwa Publishing Call for Papers

The editorial team invites legal scholars, practitioners, researchers, students, criminologists, and policy experts to contribute original chapters to an upcoming ISBN-indexed edited volume titled:

📘 “Reforming Justice: Contemporary Perspectives on New Criminal Law Paradigms”

This scholarly volume aims to explore contemporary shifts in criminal law, including recent legislative reforms, judicial developments, emerging technologies, and socio-legal impacts influencing India’s justice system.

Theme of the Edited Volume

The central theme focuses on:

“Exploring the latest legislative reforms, judicial interpretations, and socio-legal impacts shaping the evolving landscape of criminal law.”

The book seeks analytical and research-driven chapters highlighting modern criminal law transformations and their implications for justice delivery.

Suggested Sub-Themes

Authors may select any topic relevant to the central theme, including but not limited to:

1. Legislative Reforms and Innovations
2. Cybercrime and Digital Evidence
3. Sentencing Reforms, Due Process & Community Service
4. Human Rights & Gender Justice vis-à-vis Criminal Law
5. Challenges in Transnational & Organized Crime
6. Role of Technology & Forensics in Criminal Law
7. Juvenile Justice & Emerging Trends
8. Comparative Criminal Law Perspectives & Social Change

These sub-themes are indicative, and contributors may propose related topics within the broader framework.

Important Dates — At a Glance

Publication Fee

Publisher: Call for chapters 2026 criminal law

The edited volume will be published by: Wadhwa Publishing Company

A reputed publishing house known for academic and legal publications.

Editors

• Dr. Sonia Jain – Assistant Professor, VIPS
• Ms. Surbhi Wadhwa – Assistant Professor, VIPS

Their expertise in criminal law, research, and policy makes this project a strong academic collaboration.

Submission Flow Diagram

Choose a Relevant Sub-Theme
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Draft & Submit Abstract (by 15 Jan 2026)
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Receive Acceptance Notification (23 Jan 2026)
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Write Full Chapter According to Guidelines
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Submit Final Paper (28 Feb 2026)
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Peer Review & Editing
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Publication by Wadhwa Publishing Company

Submission & Contact: Wadhwa Publishing call for papers

For abstract submissions, queries, and communication: 📩 Email: lawcriminal.editedbook@gmail.com