Amrut Vidhi: Call for Paper (Series of Publication), Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai

Deadlines: 28 June 2025

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About Amrut Vidhi: Call for Paper by GLC Mumbai

Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, Asia’s oldest law school, has issued a “Call for Paper” for its “Amrut Vidhi – Series of Publication” in 2025. This landmark initiative commemorates India’s 75th year of independence, aiming to publish scholarly books in collaboration with All India Reporter (AIR). Researchers and authors are invited to explore the evolution of Indian law from 1947 to the present, contributing to contemporary insights into the nation’s legal progression. The deadline for submissions is June 28, 2025.

Themes Amrut Vidhi, GLC Mumbai

Intellectual Property Rights
1. Patent Law and Innovation in the Digital Age
2. Copyright Infringement in the Creative Industry
3. Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous Rights
4. IP Enforcement Mechanisms and Global Trade
Alternate Dispute Resolution
1. Role of Mediation in Commercial Disputes
2. Arbitration in Cross-Border Conflicts
3. Lok Adalats and Access to Justice in India
4. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Opportunities and Challenges
Fundamental Rights: Tool of Transformation
1. Judicial Activism and Expanding the Scope of Fundamental Rights
2. Right to Privacy and Data Protection
3. Socio-Economic Rights and Inclusive Development
4. Balancing Fundamental Rights and National Security
Environmental Law and Sustainable Development
1. Legal Frameworks for Climate Change Mitigation
2. Environmental Justice and Public Interest Litigation.
Law Relating to Science and Technology
1. Legal Challenges in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
2. Regulation of Space Technology and Satellite Communications
3. Legal Implications of Nanotechnology
4. Ethical and Legal Issues in Scientific Research
Competition Laws
1. Abuse of Dominant Position in Digital Markets
2. Mergers and Acquisitions: Legal Compliance and Regulation
3. Antitrust Issues in E-Commerce Platform
4. s Role of Competition Law in Consumer Welfare
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws
1. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC
2. Role of Insolvency Professionals and Adjudicating Authorities
3. Cross-Border Insolvency: Need for Global Harmonization
4. Impact of Insolvency on MSMEs and Startups
Consumer Law and E-Commerce
1. Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace
2. Legal Remedies for Online Fraud and Unfair Trade Practices
3. Data Privacy and E-Contracts in E-Commerce
4. Role of Consumer Forums in the E-Age
New Criminal Laws and Forensic Investigation
1. Impact of New Criminal Laws on Policing and Investigation
2. Role of Forensic Evidence in Securing Convictions
3. Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigations
4. Challenges in Implementing Criminal Law Reforms
Justice Delivery System in India
1. Judicial Backlog and Case Management Solutions
2. Role of Technology in Judicial Reforms
3. Legal Aid and Access to Justice for Marginalized Communities
4. Speedy Justice vs. Fair Trial: Striking the Balance
Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
1. Protection of Civilians During Armed Conflict
2. Refugee Rights under International Humanitarian Law
3. Role of UN and NGOs in Human Rights Enforcement
4. Accountability for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity
Family Law and Emerging Challenges
1. Legal Recognition of Live-in Relationships
2. Surrogacy and Reproductive Rights
3. LGBTQ+ Rights and Personal Laws
4. Marital Rape and Reform in Matrimonial Laws
Medical Law and Ethics
1. Patient Rights and Medical Negligence
2. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organ Transplantation
3. Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
4. Consent and Confidentiality in Medical Practice
Law and Literature
1. Law in Literary Narratives and Storytelling
2. Censorship and Freedom of Expression
3. Literature as a Critique of Legal Systems
4. Legal Philosophy Reflected in Fiction
Cyber Law and Security
1. Legal Challenges in Combating Cybercrime
2. Regulation of Social Media and Hate Speech
3. Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Frameworks
4. Legal Issues in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Artificial Intelligence and Law
1. Liability in AI-Driven Decision Making
2. Ethical and Legal Issues in Autonomous Vehicles
3. Regulation of AI in Healthcare and Finance
4. AI and the Future of Legal Practice

Note: Separate books will be published for each of the abovementioned themes, each assigned a unique ISBN number.

Submission Guidelines: Amrut Vidhi: Call for Paper by GLC Mumbai

Submissions may be authored by a maximum of 2 authors.
Each individual or team is allowed only one submission.
Submissions must constitute the original work of the author (s)
The plagiarism limit is 10% (excluding footnotes). Any submission beyond the plagiarism limit will be disqualified.
Each entry must be the previously unpublished work of the author (s).
Research Papers that have been published elsewhere or selected/submitted for publication elsewhere will be disqualified and will not be accepted. All submissions must be written in English. The manuscript must include an abstract, with a maximum limit of 300 words, exclusive of the overall word limit. The abstract should indicate the chosen topic of the essay.
Citations and footnotes must follow the Harvard Bluebook (20th edition) referencing style. Before being accepted for publishing in the Journal, every manuscript will undergo a double-blind, peer-review process. Failure to pass the review process will result in the disqualification of the Research Paper.
Any submissions after the due date will be considered as not submitted.
The word limit for the research paper is 3500 to 5000.