Edited Book titled Family Law in Transition

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Theme & Sub themes

We invite original, unpublished, and high-quality chapters on topics including but not limited to:

1. Marriage, Relationships & Changing Definitions
   • Legal Status of Live-in Relationships in India
   • Recognition and Rights of Same-Sex Marriages
   • Right to Marry as a Fundamental Right
   • Cultural vs. Legal Constructs of Marriage
   • Marriages under Personal Laws vs. Special Marriage Act
2. Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Marital Contracts
   • Validity and Enforceability of Pre-Nuptial Agreements in India
   • Comparative Legal Framework: U.S., UK, Australia vs. India
   • Contractual Autonomy in Matrimonial Relationships
   • Marital Property Distribution and Financial Settlements
3. Divorce and Separation
   • No-Fault Divorce and Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
   • Divorce through Mutual Consent: Judicial Trends
   • Gender Bias in Divorce Settlements
   • Role of Mental Health and Emotional Abuse in Matrimonial Breakdown
   • Post-Divorce Rights and Obligations
   • Interim vs. Permanent Maintenance: Trends and Reforms
4. Maintenance, Alimony, and Spousal Support
   • Gender-Neutral Maintenance: Need and Challenges
   • Section 125 CrPC and Overlapping Statutes
   • Maintenance of Elderly Parents and Financial Dependents
   • Judicial Discretion in Awarding Alimony
   • Interim vs. Permanent Maintenance: Trends and Reforms
5. Child Rights, Custody & Adoption
   • Shared Parenting and Joint Custody Models
   • Child Custody Disputes and the Best Interest Principle
   • LGBTQ+ Parenting and Adoption Rights
   • Inter-country Adoption and Hague Convention
   • Guardianship Laws and Reforms
6. Succession, Inheritance, and Property Rights
   • Gender Equality in Property and Succession Laws
   • Inheritance Rights of Illegitimate and Adopted Children
   • Testamentary Freedom vs. Customary Practices
   • Uniform Civil Code and its Impact on Inheritance
   • Muslim Inheritance Laws and Gender Critique
7. Family Law and Technology
   • Online Marriages and E-Registrations
   • Use of Digital Evidence in Matrimonial Disputes
   • Matrimonial Apps and Legal Implications
   • Cyber Harassment and Stalking in Domestic Settings
   • AI in Family Law Arbitration and Mediation
8. ADR and Therapeutic Jurisprudence in Family Law
   • Mediation and Counselling in Family Disputes
   • Role of Family Courts and Lok Adalats
   • Psychological Impact of Matrimonial Litigation
   • Restorative Justice in Family Conflicts
   • Legal Aid and Access to Justice for Women & Children
9. Comparative and International Perspectives
   • Family Law Reforms in South Asia
   • Same-Sex Marriage and Adoption Laws Globally
   • Cultural Relativism vs. Universal Human Rights
   • Transnational Marriages and Private International Law
   • Cross-border Custody and Abduction Disputes
10. Policy, Reform and Legislative Challenges
    • Uniform Civil Code: Debates and Dilemmas
    • Intersection of Religion, State, and Family Autonomy
    • Need for a Comprehensive Indian Family Code
    • Impact of Supreme Court Rulings on Family Law
    • Role of Law Commissions and Civil Society in Reforms

Eligibility

Academicians, Legal Practitioners, Research Scholars, Law Students, Family Counselors, Policy Experts, Judges, and Activists.

Submission Guidelines

• All accepted papers will be published in an ISBN-bearing book and authors will be awarded a certificate of publication.
• Abstracts must not exceed 300 words and must clearly state the research objectives, methodology, key arguments, and tentative conclusions.
• Chapters should be between 3,500 to 6,000 words including footnotes.
• Co-authorship (maximum three authors) is permitted.
• All submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism will result in immediate rejection.
• Submissions should follow Bluebook 20th Edition citation style (footnotes only).
• Formatting: MS Word (.doc/.docx), Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double-spaced, footnotes in 10 pt.

Important dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 July, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 30 July, 2025
• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 15 August, 2025

Fee

• Single Author: INR 500
• Two Authors: INR 700
• Three Authors: INR 1000

How to Submit?

Submit your abstracts and chapters to: abhishek.law@dknmu.org.

Contact

Mr. Abhishek Narayan
Ph.: +91 6375355477