FIMT Law Journal [Vol 8, Issue 1, 2025]

About FIMT

The Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology (FIMT) is a NAAC accredited prestigious college in Delhi with an ambiance of representing the academic culture of the capital town of the largest democracy of the world and a vibrant emerging economy. Established by the Fairfield Group of Institutions, it is an ‘A’ Grade College approved by the Government of NCT of Delhi, affiliated to the prestigious Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, which is the first university established by the Government of Delhi.

About the Journal

FIMT LAW JOURNAL is an open access, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published under the aegis of FIMT School of Law since 2018 to recognize and foster legal research among legal fraternity. This bi-annual journal intends to examine the contemporary developments in the field of law, both at national annual journal intends to examine the contemporary developments in the field of law, both at national and international level.

Types of Submission

The FIMT Law Journal invites original, unpublished manuscripts from academicians, judges, and legal professionals or any other interested researchers and writers from India and abroad, in the form of articles, research papers, case comments, reports on legislations, book reviews, appraisal of laws and policies, review article, etc. No word limit is provided, however, each write up should be reasonable as per its theme and coverage. The Editorial Board will give the final opinion depending on the quality of the submission.

About the theme

For too long, the Indian criminal justice system has worked more for the file than for the people, prioritizing procedural formalities over substantive justice. The theme for Volume 8 Issue 1 is “Decoding India’s New Criminal Codes.” The enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 marks a watershed moment in India’s legal history, replacing colonial-era statutes with a modernized criminal justice framework.

While the codification of these laws represents a significant legislative overhaul, their true test lies in implementation, how effectively they translate from statute books into practical judicial and policing reforms. This theme seeks to critically examine the transition from theory to practice, exploring challenges such as institutional readiness, technological adaptation, and judicial interpretation.

It invites scholarly discourse on whether these laws truly enhance access to justice, procedural efficiency, and victim rights, or if they risk perpetuating existing systemic gaps. By analyzing enforcement hurdles, comparative perspectives, and early judicial trends, this journal issue aims to provide a balanced academic assessment of India’s transformative criminal laws.

Sub themes

• Comparative analysis of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act vs. the new criminal laws
• Decolonization of criminal justice: Intent and implementation
• Gender-just provisions: Adultery, marital rape, and sexual offenses
• Terrorism and national security under BNS
• Corporate criminal liability under the new regime
• Forensic evidence and technological integration in investigations
• Police reforms and accountability under BNSS
• Rights of victims and witnesses: Compensation and protection mechanisms
• Technology and Criminal Justice
• Victim-centric approaches in the new laws
• Compensation schemes and victim participation in trials
• Plea bargaining and mediation in criminal cases
• AI, blockchain, and crime detection under the new laws
• Cybersecurity offenses and digital privacy concerns
• Role of NGOs and Civil Society in Legal Reforms and Advocacy
• Reforms in Offences against Women and Children.
• Influence of Media in Understanding of Legal Reforms

Submission Guidelines

• Long and short articles must be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 250 words.
• There can be a maximum of one co- author in one submission.
• All manuscripts must be submitted in English language only.
• The research paper must be original and unpublished work of the author(s). Plagiarism above 10% shall attract immediate disqualification.
• The manuscript must be typewritten. The font should be Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, justified alignment (except the title and ‘abstract’ caption which should be centrally aligned).All pages shall be numbered.
• All entries should be submitted electronically in .doc or .docx format.
• All manuscripts must be accompanied by:
  • A cover letter with the name(s) of author(s), designation, institution/affiliation, the title of the manuscript and contact information (correspondence address, email id, phone number etc.).
  • A declaration that the manuscript submitted is a piece of original and bonafide research work and has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. work and has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
• No biographical information or references, including the name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s) and acknowledgements should be included in the text of the manuscript, the name or document properties.
• Authors are required to inform the Editorial Board if they have submitted their manuscript to another law journal and if they have received an acceptance for publication.

Mode of Citation

All citations shall be placed in foot-notes. ILI Rules of Footnoting must be adhered to. The footnotes must be typewritten in the font Times New Roman, font size 10, line spacing 1.0 and justified alignment.

How to Submit?

Manuscripts should be submitted by email only on fimtcollege.rd@gmail.com.

Deadline

• Deadline for Submission of Abstract: 10th August, 2025
• Last date for submission of full paper: 30th August, 2025