The esteemed Indian Law Institute, situated in the heart of New Delhi and celebrated for its distinguished scholarly contributions and academic prowess, extends an invitation for chapter submissions. These submissions will contribute to a seminal edited volume titled “Indigenous Justice Delivery System in India,” slated for publication in the year 2024. This publication seeks to cast a spotlight on the intricate mosaic of legal traditions and practices that have been instrumental in shaping the landscape of justice administration across the historical expanse of India, from its ancient civilizations through to the dawn of the early modern period. It is the ambition of this edited collection, which will bear an ISBN and is to be published either directly by the Indian Law Institute or through a prestigious publishing house, to enrich the academic dialogue by offering a detailed examination of the indigenous justice delivery mechanisms that have prevailed in India.

This scholarly initiative is driven by a quest to fill the void in existing academic literature, offering a deep dive into the socio-political, cultural, and historical forces that have sculpted the legal frameworks and practices within India. By delving into a broad array of themes that traverse from the earliest civilizations to the colonial era, this book intends to shed light on the evolutionary trajectory of justice administration on the Indian subcontinent.

The core premise of this edited volume is to unravel the “Indigenous Justice Delivery System in India,” with a keen focus on documenting the evolution, continuity, and transformations witnessed within legal frameworks and practices across varied historical epochs. This exploration is aimed at uncovering the multifaceted justice delivery systems that have existed in India, emphasizing their socio-cultural underpinnings and the lasting legacies they have bequeathed.

Encompassed within the thematic scope of the book are periods and facets of Indian legal history that range from:

– The intricate Justice Delivery Systems of Ancient India

– The administration of justice during the Medieval period by Native Kings

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– The evolution of Justice Delivery Systems under the rule of Invader Kings

– The significant impacts triggered by European dominance on Indian Justice Administration

– An analysis of the Justice Delivery System under British Colonial Rule

– An exploration of the Indigenous Approach to Justice Delivery in the aftermath of India gaining independence

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

This call for chapters is open to legal scholars, academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, inviting them to contribute chapters that align with the identified themes and sub-themes. The initiative encourages submissions from a wide array of disciplinary perspectives.

Submissions Process:

Prospective authors are encouraged to submit a detailed abstract, not exceeding 300 words, which should be accompanied by the author(s)’ biographical sketch(es) and a list of keywords. These submissions should be directed to the designated email address: ili.callforchapter2024@gmail.com, no later than April 15, 2024.

Submission Guidelines:

• The abstract should be sent to ili.callforchapter2024@gmail.com 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.

Submission Categories:

The proposals for chapters should resonate with the outlined themes and sub-themes, permitting authors to delve into specific historical periods, explore regional variances, investigate legal philosophies, or engage in comparative analyses, all within the overarching context of indigenous justice delivery in India.

Detailed Submission Guidelines:

Each chapter proposal is required to comprise a title, an abstract not exceeding 300 words, a brief biographical note on the author(s), and a selection of keywords.

Critical Deadlines:

– Abstracts must be submitted by April 15, 2024, to ili.callforchapter2024@gmail.com.

– Notifications regarding selected abstracts will be communicated by April 30, 2024.

– The initial draft of the complete chapter must be submitted by June 30, 2024.

– The final chapter, adhering to a minimum word count of 3000 words, is due by July 31, 2024.

– All chapters should conform to the formatting and citation guidelines stipulated by the Journal of Indian Law Institute (JILI), adhering to the ILI Citation Style.

For further inquiries or to submit your chapter proposals, please reach out to Dr. Anurag Deep, a Professor at the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. Dr. Deep can be contacted via phone at 9654629241.

This call for chapters represents a unique opportunity for scholars and practitioners alike to contribute to a pivotal scholarly work that aims to illuminate the complexities and nuances of India’s indigenous justice delivery systems. Through this collaborative effort, the book aspires to foster a deeper understanding of the legal heritage that has informed the evolution of justice administration in India, offering valuable insights for both the academic community and policymakers.