Call for Chapters: Handbook on Virtual Digital Assets in India

About the Call for Chapters

We invite original, unpublished research papers for an edited volume titled: “Handbook on Virtual Digital Assets in India: Legal, Regulatory and Economic Perspectives”

As India emerges as a key player in the global digital economy, Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) such as cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and tokenized securities present both opportunities and challenges. With evolving taxation policies, regulatory frameworks, cross-border trade, cybersecurity concerns, and the interplay with financial markets, there is a pressing need to critically engage with the law and policy governing VDAs in India.

This volume seeks to bring together diverse perspectives from academia, practice, and policy to explore the current and future of VDAs in India.

Editors

• Tanushri Kapur – Advocate, Delhi High Court; Founder & Managing Partner, Pitambara Legal Associates
• Anamika Ratan – Advocate, Delhi High Court; Co-Founder, Pitambara Legal Associates
• Palak Batra – Advocate, Delhi High Court

Suggested Sub-Themes (Illustrative, Not Exhaustive)

• Regulatory Approaches to Virtual Digital Assets in India: SEBI, RBI and Beyond
• Taxation of VDAs: Legal Ambiguities and Policy Challenges
• Cryptocurrencies and the Indian Legal System: Prospects and Pitfalls
• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Intellectual Property, Ownership and Commercialization
• Cross-Border Trade and International Law Issues in VDAs
• Money Laundering, Terror Financing and VDAs: Legal Safeguards and Risks
• Consumer Protection and Investor Security in VDA Markets
• Smart Contracts, Blockchain and the Indian Contract Act
• Judicial Approaches to VDAs in India: Analysing Key Cases
• The Future of CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) and Private Cryptocurrencies
• Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection in VDA Transactions
• Comparative Perspectives: Learning from Global VDA Regulation

Who Can Submit?

We welcome contributions from:

• Academicians and Law Faculty
• Legal Practitioners and Technology Law Experts
• Research Scholars and Students
• Policy Professionals and Industry Experts

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract/Synopsis: 250–350 words
• Word Limit (Full Paper): 4,000–8,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
• Formatting:
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Size: 12 pt (main text), 10 pt (footnotes)
  • Spacing: 1.5 (text), 1.0 (footnotes)
• Citation Style: Bluebook
• Language: English only
• Plagiarism Policy: Submissions with similarity above 10% will not be considered
• AI Usage Policy: Content generated by AI exceeding 10% will not be accepted
• Co-authorship: Allowed (Max. 2 authors)
• Submission Fee: No submission fees – Free submissions

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract/Synopsis Submission: 21st September 2025
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: – 30th October 2025

Submission & Contact

Please submit your abstract and full paper in MS Word format to pitambaralegalassociates@gmail.com

Subject line: “Submission – VDA Handbook – [Author’s Name]”

Contact

For queries or clarifications, kindly contact us at +918860617723, pitambaralegalassociates@gmail.com (Kindly drop amessage before calling).