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Issues Call for Papers for 2027 Justice in Age of Algorithms Conference
, Bengaluru, has officially opened submissions for its inaugural international conference, KLE-JUSTECH 2027, scheduled for . Under the theme “ in a Technologically Transformed Criminal Justice System,” the hybrid event invites legal professionals, academics, technologists, and policymakers to examine how artificial intelligence, surveillance, and digital forensics are reshaping criminal law and constitutional rights. With a rolling review process and a abstract deadline, the conference offers a rare opportunity for interdisciplinary scholarship to be published by and potentially indexed in and .
The call for papers comes at a time when Indian courts and legislatures are grappling with the rapid digitization of policing, evidence gathering, and adjudication. KLE-JUSTECH 2027 aims to provide a global forum for rigorous debate on whether emerging technologies can be reconciled with fundamental guarantees of privacy, , and .
Background: and Its Legacy
Established in 1975 under the , has long been a training ground for legal professionals in South India. Initially offering a three-year LL.B. program, the college expanded to a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. in 1996 and later introduced a B.B.A. LL.B. in 2011–12 to meet corporate sector demands. Recognized by the , the college became a constituent college of , in 2021, having previously been affiliated with . This institutional evolution reflects a commitment to adapting legal education to contemporary challenges—a commitment that now extends to hosting a conference at the cutting edge of law and technology.
Conference Theme and Tracks
The conference theme squarely addresses the tension between algorithmic efficiency and constitutional safeguards. Organizers have defined eight thematic tracks that span the entire criminal justice pipeline:
Each track invites submissions that critically evaluate how tools such as , , algorithmic risk assessment, , and are altering investigation, evidence, and sentencing. The conference explicitly asks how privacy, , equality, and can be secured within a rapidly digitizing criminal justice system.
Submission Guidelines and Eligibility
The conference welcomes full research papers, case studies, policy papers, doctoral research papers, and interdisciplinary research papers. Eligible participants include academics, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, judges, and industry experts from criminology, computer science, artificial intelligence, digital forensics, public policy, human rights, data governance, sociology, and science and technology studies.
Abstracts must be 300–350 words, clearly stating the research objective, methodology, key findings, and contribution. Abstract acceptance does not guarantee acceptance of the full manuscript. Full manuscripts should be 6,000–8,000 words (inclusive of abstract, references, tables, figures, and appendices). A maximum of four authors is permitted per manuscript, and at least one author must register and present the paper.
Plagiarism is strictly monitored: the similarity index must not exceed 10%, excluding references, quoted material, and matches of fewer than 14 consecutive words. Use of generative AI for substantive writing or image generation is discouraged and must be disclosed; AI tools may not be listed as authors. Only original and unpublished manuscripts will be considered.
Submissions must be made through Microsoft CMT only, using the official word or LaTeX templates. The portal is open now, and early submission is strongly encouraged due to the rolling review process.
Important Dates
- Call for Papers Opens:
- Abstract Submission Deadline:
- Notification of Abstract Acceptance:
- Full Manuscript Submission Deadline:
- Finalization of Peer Review:
- Notification of Review Decisions:
- Registration Deadline for Presenters:
- Conference Dates:
- Final Editorial Decision for Proceedings:
- Publisher Processing and Tentative Publication:
Registration and Publication Charges
Registration fees vary by presenter category and mode of attendance. In-person Indian delegates pay ₹3,000; international delegates pay USD 70; delegates from Least Developed Countries (LDC) pay USD 40. Virtual presenters: Indian ₹3,000, international USD 50. Audience-only participants pay ₹1,500 (Indian) or USD 25 (international). Where co-authors fall into different categories, the highest applicable fee will be charged. Registration is non-transferable and non-refundable.
An open-access publication charge of ₹12,000 (approx. USD 126) applies per accepted paper, payable after successful double-blind peer review and editorial acceptance. Fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis for first authors from LDCs, conflict-affected countries, or enrolled PhD scholars. Payment gateway, bank, and currency conversion charges are borne by the participant.
Awards, Indexing, and Other Details
One Best Paper Award and two Best Presenter Awards will be conferred at the valedictory ceremony. Conference proceedings will be published by (part of ) and submitted for potential indexing in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) and , subject to the respective databases’ independent evaluation criteria.
Registration includes a conference kit, access to all sessions, and daily refreshments. Virtual participants receive e-certificates and session access; physical conference kits can be couriered at the participant’s expense. Presenters receive a Certificate of Presentation; non-presenting delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of participants; no travel grants or visa reimbursement are provided. International participants may request an official invitation letter. Appeals of editorial decisions are permitted within prescribed periods, with the ’s decision being final.
Significance for the Legal Community
KLE-JUSTECH 2027 arrives at a pivotal moment. Indian courts are increasingly confronted with questions about in bail decisions, the , and the of . The conference provides a rare platform for practitioners and scholars to collaborate on building frameworks that reconcile technological efficiency with .
The inclusion of tracks on judicial and legislative capacity acknowledges that courts and legislatures must adapt their own procedures to evaluate technological evidence and regulate emerging tools. For legal professionals, the conference offers not only a chance to publish in a reputable proceedings but also to network with experts shaping the future of criminal justice.
Conclusion
has positioned itself at the forefront of legal-technology discourse with this conference. The call for papers is now open, and the rolling review process rewards early submissions. Legal professionals interested in the intersection of criminal law, constitutional rights, and technology should consider submitting their research before the deadline. The conference promises to be a landmark event for those committed to ensuring that justice survives the age of algorithms.
For submission details, visit the official conference website or contact the organizers at klejustech@klelawcollege.org.
