Call for Papers | AMU Law Society Review: Submit by Apr 20

About AMU Law Society Review

The AMU Law Society Review is the flagship journal of the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (U.P.). It is an annual journal which provides an extensive platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to assimilate, exchange and extend their ideas to facilitate the debate on contemporary legal issues through their scholarly articles and research papers.

Call for Papers – Key Details

Submission Categories

• Research Papers (3,000-5,000 words).
• Case Comments, Legislative Comments, Articles, Essays (1,500-2,500 words).
• Book Reviews (1,000-2,000 words).

Word count is exclusive of footnotes. Longer submissions will be considered at the discretion of the editorial board.

Eligibility

The Call for Papers is open to academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to assimilate, exchange and extend their ideas to facilitate the debate on contemporary legal issues through their scholarly articles and research papers.

Themes & Sub-Themes

We welcome submissions on a broad range of legal issues, including but not limited to:

1. Constitutional Law and Evolving Jurisprudence

• Transformative Constitutionalism and Social Justice
• Doctrine of Proportionality in Constitutional Adjudication
• Right to Protest vs. Public Order: A Constitutional Dilemma
• Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Overreach: A Critical Perspective

2. Women and Law

• Gender-Sensitive Legal Reforms
• Legal Recognition of Marital Rap
• Effect of Uniform Civil Code on Women’s Rights
• Legal Protection Against Deepfakes Targeting Women

3. Human Rights and Environmental Justice

• Climate Change as a Human Rights Issue
• The Right to a Healthy Environment: Legal Recognition and Challenges
• Environmental Displacement and Climate Refugees: Legal Protections
• Corporate Accountability for Environmental Violations

4. Public International Law

• Migration and Refugee Law
• Trade Wars and International Law
• Sanctions and Counter-Sanctions
• Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and Mass Deportation

5. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Emerging Technologies

• Patentability of AI-Generated Innovations
• AI-Generated Works and Copyright Ownership
• Blockchain Technology and Intellectual Property
• Copyright in the Digital Media
• Cross-Border IP Licensing Agreements
• Global Patent Harmonization

6. Technology, Cyber Law, and Data Protection

• Data Protection Laws and Artificial Intelligence
• AI and Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance
• Social Media Regulations and Free Speech
• Digital Arrest: Legal Framework and Challenges

7. Artificial Intelligence and the Justice System

• AI in Predictive Policing: A Step Towards Justice or Mass Surveillance?
• The Use of AI in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigations

8. Entertainment Law

• OTT Platforms vs. Traditional Censorship: Need for a Unified Regulatory Framework
• Hate Speech and Misinformation in the Age of Mass Media: Responsibility and Liability
• The Gig Economy and Contractual Obligations in the Film Industry
• The Rise of Influencer Marketing: Legal Status and Regulatory Challenges

Submission Guidelines

• Email submissions to [email protected] with the subject: “Submission: [Title of the Piece]”.
• Attach the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
• Include author details (Full Name, Designation, Institution, Contact Number) in the email body.
• All Submissions will be subject to a plagiarism check at the first stage of evaluation. If work is found to be unoriginal or plagiarised, it will be rejected at the first instance.
• Co-authorship is allowed for a maximum of two authors.
• Plagiarism: Up to 10% permissible.
• Exclusivity: Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere.

Formatting Guidelines:

The body of the manuscript must be according to the following specifications:

• Times New Roman font
• Font Size 12 (Main Text), 10 (Footnotes)
• Justified Alignment, Line Spacing: 1.5 (Main Text), 1.0 (Footnotes)
• Submissions must follow the Bluebook 20^th edition style of citation.

Submission Deadline

April 20, 2025.

Important Dates

• Release of Brochure: March 7, 2025.
• Last Date for Submission: April 20, 2025.
• Communication of Acceptance/Rejection: Before May 5, 2025.

Submission Procedure

Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

For any queries, please reach out at [email protected] with the subject line starting with ‘Query’.

The brochure is here.