Call for Chapters: MNLU Mumbai Invites Contributions for Edited Volume on “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Technology, Crime and Justice”
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai's Centre for Information Communication Technology and Law (CICTL) is pleased to announce the launch of a book titled “Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Technology, Crime and Justice.” The book is being published by the Central Academy for Police Training, Bhopal, BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
CICTL invites contributions from academicians, practitioners, policymakers, technologists, industry experts, and students eager to engage with the dynamic and critical interface between technology and criminal law.The Volume Editors of the publication are Mr. Anil Kishore Yadav (Director, Central Academy for Police Training, Bhopal, BPR&D, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India), Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey (Vice Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai), and Ms. Aastha Tiwari (Assistant Professor of Law, MNLU Mumbai).
The edited volume, which serves as the second installment in a trilogy on the new criminal laws, aims to provide practical insights into the application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions concerning technology-related crimes. It includes case studies and illustrations that highlight investigative challenges and judicial responses, along with suggestive Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for law enforcement agencies, police officials, and forensic experts to effectively address digital crimes.
Additionally, the volume incorporates comparative perspectives with international practices to identify existing gaps and adopt global best practices. Designed as a comprehensive reference, the book caters to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges, forensic professionals, researchers, and students—bridging doctrinal understanding with practical tools to offer both conceptual clarity and hands-on guidance.
Detailed submission and formatting guidelines have been published to encourage original research and thought leadership in this area.
Themes
- Structural and Substantive Reforms: A Comparative Analysis of the BNS and the IPC
- Cybercrime Offences: Tracking Digital Threats under Section 111 and 112.
- The Socio-Legal Implications of Image-Based Violence: Addressing Non-Consensual Intimate Image Distribution
- Cyber Terrorism: Addressing High-Stakes Threats under Section 113
- Online Defamation and Cyberbullying: Legal Framework and Enforcement under Section 356 of the BNS
- AI and Critical Technologies: Understanding Algorithmic Accountability
- Financial Fraud: Legal Framework and Prosecution under Sections 318 and 111 of the BNS
- Digital Sexual Harassment, Voyeurism, and the Evolving Scope of Criminal Liability
- Obscene Material in the Digital Age: Legal Challenges and Liabilities under the BNS
- Understanding and Combatting Email Spoofing and Forgery
Formatting Guidelines
- Word Limit for Chapter Proposals: 1500 Words
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified
- Citation: Bluebook (21st edition)
- File Format: Word Document (.doc or .docx)
Submission Guidelines
- Authors must first submit a chapter proposal (approximately 1,500 words) outlining their research problem, methodology, and key arguments.
- Proposals must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.
- Selected authors will be notified and invited to submit their full chapters.
Submission Procedure
Submit your chapter proposals (1500 words) to: https://forms.gle/Tjtqy6GrZD4jppjVA
Contact Information
In case of any queries, please send an email to: technologyandnewcriminallaws@gmail.com