Call for Papers

Human Rights & Gender Identity

Judicial and Legislative Perspectives with Reference to Marriage Equality

Published by Shree Maa Publication, Varanasi (U.P.) | In association with Law Order and Civil Rights

Editor: Dr. Venudhar Routiya, Assistant Professor, School of Studies in Law, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.), India

About the Volume

This edited volume examines emerging legal, constitutional, and policy issues connected to gender identity and marriage equality, with primary reference to the Supreme Court judgment Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India (2023). It aims to bring together scholarly chapters from academics, researchers, and practitioners focusing on human rights, jurisprudence, legislative reform, and comparative perspectives.

Themes & Sub-Themes

Primary theme: Human Rights & Gender Identity. Sub-themes (indicative):

1. Constitutional Rights & Gender Identity

Articles 14, 15, 19 & 21 — equality, dignity, autonomy

2. Judiciary & LGBTQIA+ Rights

Key cases: NALSA (2014), Navtej Johar (2018), Supriyo (2023)

3. Legislative Role & Policy Frameworks

Parliament’s task on marriage equality, drafting inclusive family laws

4. Marriage Equality & Comparative Law

Comparisons: USA, Canada, South Africa, Taiwan, etc.

5. Gender Identity & Personal Laws

Interaction with Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and secular statutes

6. Social & Cultural Dimensions

Media, public perception, religion and community responses

7. International Human Rights Instruments

UDHR, ICCPR, Yogyakarta Principles and state obligations

8. Judicial Activism vs. Restraint

The role of courts vs. legislature in social reform

9. Future Reforms & Policy Roadmaps

Proposals for law reform, administrative measures and sensitization

Submission Guidelines

Word limit: 2000–2500 words (including footnotes).
Authors: Maximum 2–3 authors per chapter.
Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt; Headings: 14 pt bold; Line spacing: 1.5; Margins: 1 inch.
References: APA 7th Edition (full citations; include URLs & date accessed for web sources).
File format: Submit manuscript as .docx (Word). Also include a short CV (max 150 words) for each author.
Plagiarism: Similarity index should be below 10% (Turnitin / iThenticate report required on acceptance).

Publication & Printing Charges: ₹2,000 (Rupees Two Thousand Only) — payable after acceptance. Each accepted author will receive one complimentary copy of the published book.

Dates & Contact

Full Paper Deadline: 15 October, 2025
Acceptance Notification: Within 10–15 days of submission
Expected Publication: November 2025

Submit abstract and full paper to: ratnaroutiya@gmail.com

WhatsApp (Queries only): +91 9131922789

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Review, Publication & Copyright

All submissions will undergo blind peer-review. Accepted chapters will be edited for style and clarity. Authors will be required to sign a publication agreement assigning non-exclusive print & e-book rights to Shree Maa Publication. Copyright remains with the authors unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Editor

Dr. Venudhar Routiya
Assistant Professor, School of Studies in Law, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.), India
Founder — Law Order and Civil Rights (YouTube)