Indian Journal of Criminology
Indian Journal of Criminology (IJC) is the flagship peer-reviewed academic journal of the Indian Society of Criminology. Established to promote rigorous scholarship in criminology and allied disciplines, the journal serves as an important platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policy makers to engage with contemporary issues related to crime, criminal justice, victimology, penology, and forensic sciences. The journal is peer-reviewed Open access bi-annually (January and July) Journal. Indian Journal of Criminology began in 1973. It has been considered a reputable and prestigious journal in the field of criminology and criminal justice in the Indian context. The Indian Journal of Criminology meets all the requirements for academic excellence in criminology and is included in the UGC-CARE List Group I. The inaugural piece of writing in the journal has been authored by the esteemed Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer and focuses on the subject matter of "The Criminal Process and Legal Aid".
The journal publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, review essays, case studies, and book reviews that reflect both national and international perspectives. With a strong emphasis on empirical research and policy relevance, the Indian Journal of Criminology seeks to contribute to the advancement of criminological knowledge and to inform evidence-based criminal justice practices in India and beyond.