Call for Chapters: “Reforming Justice – Contemporary Perspectives on New Criminal Law Paradigms” (Submit by Jan 15, 2026)

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