Call For Papers: First International Conference On Future Of Justice: Crime, Constitution, And Technology (KLE-JUSTECH 2027) By KLE Law College, Bengaluru | Submit Abstract By September 30, 2026

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

KLE-JUSTECH 2027 offers a global forum for academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, judges, and industry experts to deliberate on contemporary developments at the intersection of emerging technology, constitutional law, and criminal law.

The Conference examines how artificial intelligence, mass surveillance, facial recognition, predictive policing, digital forensics, deepfakes, algorithmic risk assessment, and automated decision-making are reshaping criminal investigation, evidence, adjudication, and sentencing, while asking how privacy, due process, equality, and freedom of expression can be secured in a rapidly digitizing criminal justice system.

The Conference will be held in hybrid mode on January 22–23, 2027, at KLE Law College, Bengaluru.

Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Conference proceedings to be published by Atlantis Press (part of Springer Nature), subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review and editorial process. Accepted papers will subsequently be submitted by the publisher for consideration for indexing in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) and Scopus, subject to the respective databases' independent evaluation criteria.

THEME AND TRACKS

The Conference is convened on the theme: “Justice in the Age of Algorithms: Safeguarding Constitutional Guarantees in a Technologically Transformed Criminal Justice System”

The Conference explores how emerging technologies are reshaping the justice system across the following eight thematic tracks:

1. Policing, Surveillance and the Investigative State
2. Privacy as a Constitutional Guarantee
3. Digital Evidence & Forensics
4. Algorithms in Bail, Sentencing & Adjudication
5. Cybercrime & Criminal Liability
6. Constitutional Rights & Digital Speech
7. Judicial & Legislative Capacity
8. Data Protection, Cross-Border Cooperation and Emerging Frontiers

ELIGIBILITY

Academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, judges, and industry experts from fields including criminology, computer science, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, public policy, human rights, data governance, sociology, and science and technology studies are invited to participate.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

• Full Research Papers
• Case Studies
• Policy Papers
• Doctoral Research Papers
• Interdisciplinary Research Papers

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Abstract

The abstract must be in English and should be 300–350 words in length. It should clearly state the research objective, methodology, key findings, and contribution.

Abstract acceptance does not guarantee acceptance of the full manuscript.

Full Manuscript

The full manuscript should be 6,000–8,000 words, inclusive of the abstract, references, tables, figures, and appendices.

Authorship

A maximum of four authors is permitted per manuscript. At least one author must register for and present the paper at the Conference.

Plagiarism

The similarity index must not exceed 10%, excluding references, quoted material, and matches of fewer than 14 consecutive words.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be used for copy editing without disclosure. The use of generative AI for substantive writing or for generating images is discouraged and must be disclosed. AI tools may not be listed as authors.

Only original and unpublished manuscripts will be accepted.

REGISTRATION FEES AND PUBLICATION CHARGES

Registration Fees

• Indian Delegates (In-Person): ₹3,000
• International Delegates (In-Person): USD 70
• LDC Delegates (In-Person): USD 40
• Virtual Presenter (Indian): ₹3,000
• Virtual Presenter (International): USD 50
• Audience Only (Indian): ₹1,500
• Audience Only (International): USD 25

Where co-authors fall into different registration categories, the highest applicable fee will be charged.

Registration will open only after notification of abstract acceptance. Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Publication Charges

Open-access publication charges of ₹12,000 (approximately USD 126) will apply per accepted paper. The publication charge will be payable only after successful double-blind peer review and editorial acceptance and is in addition to the applicable registration fee.

Fee Waivers

Partial or full publication fee waivers may be granted where a paper is accepted following double-blind peer review and the first author is a national of, or affiliated with an institution in, an UN-designated Least Developed Country (LDC), a country affected by armed conflict, or is an enrolled PhD scholar.

Waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Scientific Committee and are not an entitlement.

Publication charges are applicable per paper, irrespective of the number of authors. Payment gateway, bank, currency conversion, and processing charges shall be borne by the participant.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Registration includes a conference kit, access to all technical, keynote, and plenary sessions, and daily refreshments, breakfast, and lunch.

Virtual participants will receive e-certificates and access to virtual sessions. The conference kit may be couriered upon request at the participant's expense.

Presenters will receive a Certificate of Presentation, while non-presenting delegates will receive a Certificate of Conference Attendance.

Awards

One Best Paper Award and two Best Presenter Awards will be conferred at the Valedictory Ceremony.

Indexing

The Conference proceedings will be submitted for evaluation and potential inclusion in indexing databases such as the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) and Scopus, subject to the respective agencies' independent evaluation criteria.

Travel and Accommodation

Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and local arrangements. No travel grants, airfare reimbursement, or visa reimbursement will be provided.

International participants may request an official invitation letter for visa purposes. Issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval.

Appeals

Authors may appeal an editorial decision within the prescribed period. The decision of the Scientific Committee shall be final.

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Call for Papers Opens: August 29, 2026
2. Abstract Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026
3. Notification of Abstract Acceptance: October 10, 2026
4. Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
5. Finalization of Peer Review: December 20, 2026
6. Notification of Review Decisions: December 24, 2026
7. Registration Deadline for Presenters: January 10, 2027
8. Conference Dates: January 22–23, 2027
9. Final Editorial Decision for Proceedings: February 27, 2027
10. Publisher Processing and Tentative Publication: March 2027

The Conference follows a rolling review process, and early submission is strongly encouraged.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Abstracts and full manuscripts must be submitted through Microsoft CMT only.

Authors must first create a Microsoft CMT account, or use their existing credentials, and log in to the KLE-JUSTECH 2027 submission portal. Authors must then complete the online submission form with the paper title, abstract, keywords, and other required details, and upload the anonymized submission prepared using the official template.

A confirmation email will be generated automatically upon successful submission.

Submissions by email or through any other mode will not be accepted.

Submission Portal: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/KLEJUSTECH2027

Word Template: https://klejustech.klelawcollege.edu.in/Word_Template.zip

LaTeX Package: https://klejustech.klelawcollege.edu.in/LaTex_Package.zip

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: klejustech@klelawcollege.org
Phone: +91 9148572205
Website: https://klejustech.klelawcollege.edu.in