Call for Chapters: Law of Digital Skies and Virtual Worlds [ISBN Publication]

About the Book & Opportunity

Original and unpublished chapter submissions are invited for an upcoming edited book titled 'Law of Digital Skies and Virtual World: Liability, Privacy, and Governance of Unmanned Aerial Systems and Online Gaming'. The volume aims to examine emerging legal challenges at the intersection of unmanned aerial systems (drones) and online gaming, addressing liability, privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory governance. Selected papers will be published in an edited book with an ISBN by a reputed publisher (slated for April–May 2027).

Themes & Sub-themes

• Part I: Governance and Regulatory Framework: Drone Rules 2021 and amendments, Digital Sky Platform, IT rules on online gaming, state vs. center jurisdiction, and global best practices (FAA, EASA).

• Part II: Liability, Accountability, and Intellectual Property Rights: Liability for drone operations/accidents/insurance, platform liability in gaming (fraud, addiction), and IP rights in virtual worlds, e-sports, and gaming assets.

• Part III: Privacy, Security, and Emerging Challenges: Data privacy, aerial surveillance, Puttaswamy judgment, cybersecurity in connected drones/gaming, AI, biometrics, and dark patterns.

• Part IV: New Paradigm — PROG Act, 2025: Overview of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, bans on online money games, penalties, promotion of e-sports, and constitutional challenges.

• Part V: Tax Liability and Financial Regulation: 28% GST on online gaming, Section 115BBJ income tax and TDS, drone taxation/import/PLI scheme, and PMLA/DGGI enforcement.

Eligibility & Co-authorship

• Open to academicians, professionals, advocates, practitioners, research scholars, and students.

• Co-authorship is permitted up to a maximum of two authors.

Submission Guidelines & Formatting

• Abstract Submission: 250–300 words with up to 5 keywords, submitted strictly in MS Word format (.doc/.docx). Must include a separate cover page with chapter theme, title, author(s) name, designation, email ID, and mobile number.

• Full Chapter Length: 5,000 to 8,000 words (strictly MS Word format).

• Plagiarism Limits: Similarity must not exceed 10%, and AI similarity must not exceed 20% (excluding footnotes and bibliography). Plagiarism reports and an originality declaration must accompany the full chapter.

• Font & Style: Book Antiqua, Font Size 10, Justified, 1.0 Line Spacing, A4 paper, 1 cm margins on each side.

• Citation Style: APA 7th Edition (Footnotes only; endnotes or references are strictly not accepted).

Publication Fee

INR 500 for academicians, professionals, advocates, practitioners, and research scholars (payable only after full paper acceptance following the review process).

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: November 5, 2026

• Intimation of Abstract Acceptance: November 20, 2026

• Full Chapter Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027

• Publication of Book: April–May 2027

How to Apply

Submit your abstracts and full chapters directly via email to editors.gndu2026@gmail.com before the respective deadlines.

Contact Information

• Dr. Vanita Khanna (Assistant Professor, GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar): +91 9855553882 | vanita_jallaw@gndu.ac.in

• Dr. Komal Krishan Mehta (Assistant Professor, GNDU Regional Campus, Jalandhar): +91 8968355228 | komal_jallaw@gndu.ac.in

Official Document / Notification

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