Call for Papers: FIMT Law Journal by FIMT- School of Law [Vol 8, Issue 1, 2025]: Submit Abstract by Aug 10

About FIMT

The Fairfield Institute of Administration and Know-how (FIMT) is a NAAC accredited prestigious faculty in Delhi with an ambiance of representing the tutorial tradition of the capital city of the most important democracy of the world and a vibrant rising financial system. Established by the Fairfield Group of Establishments, it’s an ‘A’ Grade Faculty accepted by the Authorities of NCT of Delhi, affiliated to the distinguished Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha College, which is the primary college established by the Authorities of Delhi.

In regards to the Journal

FIMT LAW JOURNAL is an open entry, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal printed below the aegis of FIMT Faculty of Regulation since 2018 to acknowledge and foster authorized analysis amongst authorized fraternity. This bi-annual journal intends to look at the up to date developments within the area of regulation, each at nationwide annual journal intends to look at the up to date developments within the area of regulation, each at nationwide and worldwide degree.

Varieties of Submission

The FIMT Regulation Journal invitations unique, unpublished manuscripts from academicians, judges, and authorized professionals or some other researchers and writers from India and overseas, within the type of articles, analysis papers, case feedback, experiences on legislations, e book critiques, appraisal of legal guidelines and insurance policies, assessment article, and so forth. No phrase restrict is offered, nevertheless, every write up must be affordable as per its theme and protection. The Editorial Board will give the ultimate opinion relying on the standard of the submission.

In regards to the theme

For too lengthy, the Indian prison justice system has labored extra for the file than for the individuals, prioritizing procedural formalities over substantive justice. The theme for Quantity 8 Difficulty 1 is “Decoding India’s New Prison Codes.” The enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 marks a watershed second in India’s authorized historical past, changing colonial-era statutes with a modernized prison justice framework.

Whereas the codification of those legal guidelines represents a big legislative overhaul, their true check lies in implementation, how successfully they translate from statute books into sensible judicial and policing reforms. This theme seeks to critically look at the transition from principle to apply, exploring challenges reminiscent of institutional readiness, technological adaptation, and judicial interpretation.

It invitations scholarly discourse on whether or not these legal guidelines actually improve entry to justice, procedural effectivity, and sufferer rights, or in the event that they threat perpetuating present systemic gaps. By analyzing enforcement hurdles, comparative views, and early judicial traits, this journal difficulty goals to offer a balanced tutorial evaluation of India’s transformative prison legal guidelines.

Sub themes

Comparative evaluation of IPC, CrPC, Proof Act vs. the brand new prison legal guidelines

Decolonization of prison justice: Intent and implementation

Gender-just provisions: Adultery, marital rape, and sexual offenses

Terrorism and nationwide safety below BNS

Company prison legal responsibility below the brand new regime

Forensic proof and technological integration in investigations

Police reforms and accountability below BNSS

Rights of victims and witnesses: Compensation and safety mechanisms

Know-how and Prison Justice

Sufferer-centric approaches within the new legal guidelines

Compensation schemes and sufferer participation in trials

Plea bargaining and mediation in prison instances

AI, blockchain, and crime detection below the brand new legal guidelines

Cybersecurity offenses and digital privateness issues

Function of NGOs and Civil Society in Authorized Reforms and Advocacy

Reforms in Offences towards Girls and Kids.

Affect of Media in Understanding of Authorized Reforms

Submission Pointers

Lengthy and brief articles have to be accompanied by an summary of no more than 250 phrases.

There could be a most of 1 co- creator in a single submission.

All manuscripts have to be submitted in English language solely.

The analysis paper have to be unique and unpublished work of the creator(s). Plagiarism above 10% shall entice quick disqualification.

The manuscript have to be typewritten. The font must be Instances New Roman, font dimension 12, line spacing 1.5, justified alignment (besides the title and ‘summary’ caption which must be centrally aligned).All pages shall be numbered.

All entries must be submitted electronically in .doc or .docx format.

All manuscripts have to be accompanied by:

A canopy letter with the identify(s) of creator(s), designation, establishment/affiliation, the title of the manuscript and phone data (correspondence tackle, e-mail id, cellphone quantity and so forth.).

A declaration that the manuscript submitted is a chunk of unique and bonafide analysis work and has not been printed or submitted for publication elsewhere. work and has not been printed or submitted for publication elsewhere.

No biographical data or references, together with the identify(s) of the creator(s), affiliation(s) and acknowledgements must be included within the textual content of the manuscript, the identify or doc properties.

Authors are required to tell the Editorial Board if they’ve submitted their manuscript to a different regulation journal and if they’ve acquired an acceptance for publication.

Mode of Quotation

All citations shall be positioned in foot-notes. ILI Guidelines of Footnoting have to be adhered to. The footnotes have to be typewritten within the font Instances New Roman, font dimension 10, line spacing 1.0 and justified alignment.

Methods to Submit?

Manuscripts must be submitted by e-mail solely on fimtcollege.rd@gmail.com.

Deadline

Deadline for Submission of Summary: tenth August, 2025

Final date for submission of full paper: thirtieth August, 2025