Call for Papers for law students and Graduates on “Indian Family System: Contemporary Issues” by NLU Delhi: Submit by Jan 30, 2023

• National Law University, Delhi is a National Law University in India, offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• The family system has always been the backbone of Indian society since time immemorial. With the advent of economic liberalisation and globalization,
• Indians have witnessed several changes in the family setup. Keeping in view this shift, the Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws is planning to come up with a publication on contemporary issues emerging in the Indian Family System and reflecting on the core concerns and ethical issues that prevent in modern Indian society.

Eligibility

Research-based papers/articles are invited from academicians, practitioners and scholars from the field of law and related areas.

Themes

• Hindu Joint/ Undivided Family
• Indian Family System: Issues and Probable Solutions
• Working of Family Courts
• Institution of Marriage: Changing Notions
• Child Marriage
• Same-Sex Marriage
• Live-in Relationship: Pros and Cons
• Divorce and ADR
• Succession and Inheritance
• Property Rights with specific reference to Daughters, Married and Divorced Women
• Adoption & Parenthood
• Guardianship & Custody
• Maintenance Rights of Children, Wife & Elderly People

Submission Rules

• The papers must be genuinely ORIGINAL. In case, any other author is quoted, the citation is a must.
• Papers need to be restricted to a maximum of 6000 words excluding footnote counts. A 4 size, 12 pt size, MS Word, Times New Roman font 1.5 line space.
• Authors need to submit their papers in the following manner:
  • Title of the paper
  • Author/Authors name, designation, institution
  • Abstract (Not more than 200 words)
  • Keywords
  • Introduction.
  • Body of the paper
  • Conclusion
  • References/Bibliography

Formatting Rules

• Candidates are requested to view the guidelines presented here.
• The Editorial team recommends the use of APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references with not more than 6000 words.
• Headings Guidelines
  • 1. LEVEL 1 HEADING: All Capital & Bold
  • 1.1 LEVEL 2 SUB-HEADING: First Letter Capital & BOLD
  • 1.1.1 Level 3 Sub-Sub-Heading: First Letter CAPITAL & BOLD & ITALIC
  • 1.1.1.1 Level 4 Sub-Sub-Sub-Heading: Normal
• Citation: APA Style Manual 6th Edition for citing references for intext and References

Submission Process

The paper in accordance with guidelines may be submitted through email at csplnlud@nludelhi.ac.in

Submission Deadline

January 30, 2023

For further clarity one may reach out to csplnlud@nludelhi.ac.in