Call for Chapters: Books and Journal by Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Sangli: Submit by May 5

13 Apr 2026

First Book

Title– ROLE OF THE WOMEN IN THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA

ISBN- 978-81-987392-7-8

Key Areas for chapters/papers:

Role of Women in legal education, profession & Judicial system
Women contribution in social & cultural development
Role of Women in politics and public policies.
Women contribution in arts, literature & Sports etc.
Women contribution in profession, trade & commerce etc.
Women contribution in business, industry & entrepreneurship,
Women contribution as to education, environment etc.
Women contribution in Science, Technology, & Engineering etc.
Women contribution in medical & health services
Women contribution in public administration (civil, police, forces etc.)
Women contribution in unorganized sectors
Women contribution in Media & Journalism.
other relevant areas

Second Book

Title – ELECTORAL REFORMS IN INDIA: ISSUES AND REMEDIES

ISBN – 978-81-987392-0-9

Key Areas for chapters/papers:

Role of Election Commission
Role of Media in Election process
Use of Money & Power in election
Role of Political parties
Role of the civic bodies and citizens
EVM v/s. Ballot paper in election
Electoral reforms
Bogus voting and voters’ reluctance
Hate speeches & Freebies in election
Role of Judiciary in electoral matters
Any other relevant topic

Journal (print) – ‘VIDHI-BHARATI’ peer reviewed research journal (ISSN 2321-6271)

Key areas- research paper relating to Contemporary socio-legal, techno-legal, medico-legal etc issues.

Guidelines for the paper/chapter

Paper should be unpublished and original work in English only.
Total words count should be 3000-4000 including abstract 250 words, and author details.
M.S. Word docs- A4 size, margin 2.54 cm for all sides, line spacing-1.5, Font: Times New Roman, Size: Title 14 bold, Sub-title-12 bold, Text-12,
Citation- endnotes (font size 10) as per Bluebook 21^st edition
Plagiarism up to 10% only. Proper references must be given.
Maximum 3 authors are allowed to one paper.
Paper/chapter must be submitted to bvlawseminar@gmail.com
Author/s must fill and submit consent/copyright undertaking via google form.

Important dates

Due date for Paper submission- on or before May 5, 2026.
Date of Publication – May 30, 2026

Paper Processing charges- (after selection of the chapter)

For Paper publication, the charges of Rs. 800/- for single author, and with co-authors Rs. 1200/- need to be paid after selection of the paper, that will include Print Copy of paper Publication certificate and copy of the Journal/book to each author. Pay via UPI to- 8888758922 or deepaa.aher@oksbi