Submissions for book chapters are invited for an edited book titled “Indigenous Justice Delivery System in India,” for the year 2024.

About the Book

The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, renowned for its academic excellence and contributions to legal scholarship, invites submissions for an edited book focusing on the indigenous justice delivery system in India.

This edited volume explores the rich tapestry of legal traditions and practices that have shaped India’s justice administration from ancient civilizations to the early modern period. The book will be published by the Indian Law Institute or a reputed publisher with an ISBN.

The call for chapters seeks contributions for an edited book that aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of indigenous justice delivery systems in India. This scholarly endeavor aims to bridge the gap in existing literature by analyzing the socio-political, cultural, and historical contexts that have influenced legal frameworks and practices in India.

The book will delve into themes ranging from ancient civilizations to the colonial period, offering insights into the evolution of justice administration in the Indian subcontinent.

Theme & Sub-themes

The overarching concept of the edited book is “Indigenous Justice Delivery System in India,” focusing on tracing the evolution, continuities, and transformations of legal frameworks and practices across different historical epochs. The book aims to explore the diverse justice delivery systems prevalent in India, highlighting their socio-cultural contexts and enduring legacies.

The themes encompass various periods and aspects of Indian legal history, including:

• Ancient Indian Justice Delivery Systems
• Medieval Justice Administration by Native Kings
• Justice Delivery Systems under Invader Kings
• Impact of European Rule on Indian Justice Administration
• Justice Delivery System during British Rule
• Indigenous Approach to Justice Delivery in Independent India

For Sub-themes, kindly refer INDIGENOUS JUSTICE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN INDIA (ili.ac.in)

Who Can Submit?

Legal scholars, academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to submit chapters for consideration. Contributions from interdisciplinary perspectives are welcome.

How to Submit?

Interested authors should submit an abstract (300 words), along with their bio(s) and keywords, to [email protected] by April 15, 2024.

Submission Categories

Chapter proposals should align with the themes and sub-themes outlined in the call for chapters. Authors may explore specific historical epochs, regional variations, legal philosophies, or comparative analyses within the broader framework of indigenous justice delivery in India.

Submission Guidelines

Chapter proposals should include a title, abstract (300 words), author(s) bio(s), and keywords.

Deadlines

• The abstract should be sent to [email protected] by April 15, 2024.
• A list of selected abstracts will be notified by April 30, 2024
• The first draft of the Full Chapter is to be submitted by June 30, 2024
• The ideal length of the chapter is a minimum of 3000 words.
• Final Chapter to be submitted by July 31, 2024

Chapters must adhere to the JILI (Journal of Indian Law Institute) formatting and Citation guidelines. Follow the Journal of Indian Law Institute (JILI) citation method. It can be accessed at Microsoft Word – ILI Citation Style.

For inquiries and submission of chapter proposals, please contact: Dr. Anurag Deep, Professor, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, Phone: 9654629241.