CPL, NLU Delhi Call For Papers: Aging In India & Japan [Submit Abstracts By: 12th October]

The Centre for Comparative Studies in Personal Laws (CPL), National Law University Delhi, is inviting contributions for an edited volume on “Aging in India & Japan: Socio-Legal Issues and Measures Concerning Senior Citizens.” The volume aims to provide a comparative exploration of how both jurisdictions are addressing the challenges of an aging population through legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and policy interventions, situated within the broader context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Suggested Themes
Following themes are only suggestive and indicative. Contributors are welcome to propose related themes that align with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals.

• Track I: Gendered Impact of Aging [Mapped to SDG 5]
• Track II: Inequality & Aging [Mapped to SDG 10]
• Track III: Sustainability, Peace & Robust Institutional Mechanisms [Mapped to SDGs 11 & 16]
• Track IV: Socio-Legal Issues in Aging [Mapped to SDGs 1, 3 & 8]

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: 6,000 to 8,000 words (including footnotes; excluding abstract and references)
• Citation Style: Bluebook 22nd Edition (strict compliance required)
• Use of AI Tools: Not permitted; all submissions must be original and human-authored
• Authorship: Limited to 2 authors per submission
• Bio-note: Each author must include a short bio-note (not exceeding 150 words)

Important Deadlines

• Abstract Submission (300–500 words): October 12, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract: October 31, 2025
• Full Chapter Submission: January 24, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: February 14, 2026

Submission Process
All abstracts should be in .doc or .docx format and submitted through the Google form: https://forms.gle/62kB6svDu9rJ2tKZ7

Review Process
All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review. Authors of selected abstracts will be invited to submit full chapters, which will be reviewed for originality, relevance, and scholarly merit. The Editors reserve the right to reject any submission at any stage of the publication process if found lacking in originality, scholarly rigor, thematic alignment, or ethical standards. The decision of the Editors shall be final and binding in all matters relating to selection, editing, and publication.

Contact
Email: agingindia@nludelhi.ac.in

For more details refer to the brochure here.