Call for Book Chapters: Gandhian Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Submit by Feb 28

About the Institution

MATS University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is an A++ accredited and recognized institution committed to excellence in higher education, research, and interdisciplinary academic engagement. The University promotes advanced research in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy with a strong emphasis on ethical, constitutional, and socially relevant scholarship.

About the Book

Gandhian Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Ethical Foundations and Contemporary Practice is an edited volume that seeks to examine Mahatma Gandhi’s ethical philosophy and its relevance to modern Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

The book integrates Gandhian principles such as Truth (Satya), Non-violence (Ahimsa), moral responsibility, and community harmony with contemporary legal practices including mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and Lok Adalats.

The volume aims to bridge theory and practice by situating Gandhian thought within present- day legal systems, social conflicts, environmental disputes, and global peacebuilding efforts. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach connecting law, political science, ethics, and public policy.

Themes

The book is organized into five major themes:

• Theme I: Gandhi and His Ideas on Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Theme II: Law, Justice, and ADR in Gandhian Perspective
• Theme III: Gandhian Principles and ADR Mechanisms
• Theme IV: Institutional and Sectoral Applications of Gandhian ADR
• Theme V: Contemporary and Global Relevance of Gandhian ADR

Sub themes

• Gandhi’s Idea of Justice and ADR
• Ahimsa and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes
• Truth, Dialogue, and Mutual Understanding
• Adversarial vs. Conciliatory Justice
• Rights, Duties, and Moral Responsibility
• Community-Based Justice and Swaraj
• Mediation, Negotiation, and Consensus-Building
• Lok Adalats and Nyaya Panchayats
• Family, Labour, Environmental, and Community Disputes
• Technology, Online Dispute Resolution, and Gandhian Values
• Global Peacebuilding and Gandhian Ethics

Who Can Submit?

• Academicians
• Law teachers and faculty members
• Research Scholars and Ph.D. candidates
• Legal professionals and practitioners
• Policy analysts and social scientists
• Students with quality research work

How to Submit?

Authors must submit their full-length paper (soft copy in MS Word and PDF format) via email to: beherabk1990@gmail.com.

Submission Categories

• Full-length Research Papers
• Doctrinal or Empirical Research Articles
• Case Studies
• Policy-Oriented Papers

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 200–300 words with 4–7 keywords (included within the manuscript, not separate).
• Word Limit: 6,000–8,000 words (including abstract and references).
• Formatting:
  Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  Line Spacing: 1.15
  Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  Page numbers at lower middle
• Headings:
  First-level: ALL CAPS, bold
  Second-level: Initial Capitals, bold
• Referencing Style: APA (7th Edition)
• Plagiarism: Similarity index must be between 0–10% (Turnitin/Urkund/Drillbit verified).
• All submissions will undergo peer review.

Deadline

Important Date: Last Date for Full Paper Submission: 28 February 2026

Contact

Dr. Bijaya Ku. Behera
Assistant Professor, MATS University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Contact: +91-9437366102
beherabk1990@gmail.com