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About the UPES Law Review
UPES Law Review is the leading UGC CARE listed academic annual peer reviewed journal emanating and embracing legal scholarship, of School of Law, UPES, Dehradun, published by Eastern Book Company. It had its inception in 2013 when it published its first volume and received the ISSN Number: 2347-9620. Its superior reputation is reflected in the excellent quality of the articles published by academicians, industry experts, law experts and scholars in its previous four editions and this flagship journal is about to enter its tenth publication cycle this year.
The Law Review does not only maintain its high standards for publication but also the highest level of integrity, transparency and consistency and has been working towards creating a landscape to promote qualitative and scholarly research.
Board of Editors
Call for Papers
The journal is now entering its X cycle with the theme “Law, Society and Technology” and we are delighted to invite submissions from academicians, professionals, industry experts and scholars for the upcoming cycle.
The 21st century is witnessing the intersection of law, society and politics, and there is a need to foster discussion on contemporary issues among us from different socio-legal-political perspectives. Law doesn’t operate in vacuum, it impacts society, and it gets affected by social, political events happening in society. Thus, it becomes essential to examine the impact of law on issues of morality, crime and punishment, free speech, democracy, inequality, and private property etc. The focus of the issue is to discuss firstly, how law plays regulative and coercive roles in society; Secondly, how social, political, and cultural forces impact the legal system.
The challenges coming from society are diverse, intricate, and are constantly evolving thus. Adapting to these challenges requires collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to upholding justice, equality, and the rule of law in an increasingly interconnected and complex world. As states strive to navigate this ever-changing landscape, it is inevitable to understand the impact of these challenges on the relationship between law, society, and politics.
The following themes are suggested:
Digital Privacy and Surveillance
- Government surveillance vs. individual privacy rights
- Data collection, consent, and the role of big tech
- Regulation of biometric data (facial recognition, fingerprints)
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
- Legal liability in AI decision-making
- Ethical AI and regulatory frameworks
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AI in the courtroom: predictive justice and algorithmic bias
Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
- Legal responses to hacking and ransomware
- Jurisdiction in cross-border cyber offenses
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Laws around digital identity theft and fraud
Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
- Copyright and digital content (e.g., streaming, NFTs, generative AI)
- Software patents and open-source conflicts
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Trademark enforcement on global online platforms
Technology in Policing and Criminal Justice
- Body cams and public accountability
- Predictive policing and algorithmic bias
- Tech-based evidence (e.g., phone tracking, digital forensics)
Regulation of Emerging Technologies
- Laws around autonomous vehicles and drones
- Human genome editing and bioethics legislation
- Blockchain regulation and smart contracts
Online Expression and Content Moderation
- Freedom of speech vs. hate speech on digital platforms
- Censorship, misinformation, and the role of platforms
- Platform liability and the legal status of intermediaries
Access to Justice in the Digital Era
- E-courts and online dispute resolution
- Legal aid through AI/chatbots
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Digital divide and barriers to legal access
Labor, Technology, and Legal Protections
- Gig economy and worker rights (e.g., Uber, Deliveroo)
- Automation and employment law
- Workplace surveillance and privacy rights
Tech and Democracy
- Election interference and digital propaganda
- Legal responses to deepfakes and misinformation
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Tech companies’ roles in democratic processes
Note: The above sub-themes are only illustrative. UPES Law Review would welcome papers on other topics related to Law, Society and Technology.
Submission Timelines
- Submission of Abstract: July 14, 2025
- Communication of Acceptance of Abstract: August 14, 2025
- Submission of Full Paper: August 31, 2025
- Publication of the Volume: January/February, 2026
Submission Guidelines
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Submissions can be in the form of articles, research papers and short notes. The acceptable word limit should not exceed:
o Long Articles/Research Papers: 7000 to 9000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
o Short Articles/Short Notes: 4000 to 5000 words (inclusive of footnotes) - The extended abstract must contain the central research question and research design along with the proposed title and keywords (800 words).
Format and Citation Guidelines
- Submission in a Microsoft Word-compatible format (.doc or .docx preferred).
- Font type and size of main text must be in Times New Roman 12 point font.
- Main title should be in full capitals, bold and centered 16 point font.
- Sub-titles should be in sentence case, bold and 12 point font.
- Footnotes should be in Times New Roman font size 10.Citation must be in Bluebook Uniform Style of Citation (21st edition).
- Plagiarism should be under 10%.
Submission Procedure
- Authors are requested to send their original, unpublished submissions in .doc/.docx format to upeslawreview@ddn.upes.ac.in.
- The name of the file must contain the Name of the Author(s) + the Title of the Submission.
- The submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter bearing the following information:
a. Full Name of the Author(s)
b. Position /Designation
c. Institutional Affiliations (if any)
d. Contact Details of the Author(s)
Publication Policy
- The submissions should be original work of the authors and must not be published
elsewhere. Submissions with plagiarized content and copyright issues will be rejected out- rightly. - By sending the submissions to UPES Law Review, the author(s) agree to assign exclusive.
copyright in the work to UPES Law Review It shall be entitled to, without limitation, publish and reproduce the submission (or part(s) thereof) in any manner it sees fit (with due acknowledgement to the author) subject to the doctrine of fair use as enumerated under the Copyright Act. - The editors reserve the right to edit the submissions (or part(s) thereof) for publication
without permission from or further notice to the author. - After initial screening, short-listed submissions will go through a double-blind peer review process and the final selection will be based on that procedure.
For any query and clarifications, contact us at
Dr. Manika Kamthan, Managing Editor
Dr. Gagandeep Kaur, Executive Editor
- upeslawreview@ddn.upes.ac.in
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