SUBMISSION THEMES
The Journal accepts submissions on the following themes:
- Why Jurisprudence?
- Analytical, Normative, and Critical Legal Theory
- Natural Law, Legal Positivism, Legal Realism, Interpretivism and all schools of thought in Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Theory and Rights Jurisprudence
- Legal theory, Philosophy of law and justice
- Law and Philosophy (Ethics, Political Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology)
- Indian traditions of jurisprudence, such as Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Dharmashastra
- Comparative Jurisprudence
- Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding law
ETHICS POLICY
The editorial team upholds a stringent ethics policy to ensure the integrity of the editorial process. The NLIU Journal of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory is committed to transparency, diversity in its editorial board, and eliminating unconscious bias. Editors evaluate all submissions objectively while maintaining the anonymity of both the author and reviewers throughout the review process.
EXCLUSIVE SUBMISSION POLICY
The journal accepts only exclusive submissions. Manuscripts under consideration by another journal or publication will be automatically rejected. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate rejection.
COPYRIGHT POLICY AND FAIR USE
The author retains all moral rights and will receive due credit for their publication. The author may republish the work elsewhere, provided proper attribution is given to the NLIU Journal of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory as the first publisher. The National Law Institute University, Bhopal retains all copyrights related to the publication, along with non-exclusive rights to edit, publish, reproduce, distribute, and translate the published work in any media format.
OPEN ACCESS STATEMENT
The NLIU Journal of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory follows an Open Access Policy. All published works will be freely accessible online without any subscription fees or time restrictions.
FINAL DISCRETION OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The Editorial Board has the final authority over the acceptance, rejection, and necessary modifications of submissions. Compliance with editorial decisions is expected from all contributors.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Authors may withdraw their submissions within 14 days of submission. After the 14-day period, a valid reason must be provided for withdrawal. Failure to do so may result in permanent blacklisting of the author.
REVIEW PROCESS
The review process may take one to two months per manuscript. The Journal will strive to maintain communication with the corresponding author but cannot guarantee immediate individualized responses at all times. If revisions are required, the Editorial Board will communicate them via email. The decision regarding acceptance or rejection of manuscripts rests exclusively with the Board. Authors are expected to adhere to suggested revisions and cooperate with the Editorial Board for any minor editorial changes. The Board’s discretion is final on all matters.
STYLE GUIDE
The NLIU Journal of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory accepts submissions in the following categories:
- Long Articles: 4,000 to 8,000 words (excluding footnotes)
Must provide a detailed study of one or more of the themes specified. Empirical and interdisciplinary research is encouraged. Purely theoretical discussions are also welcome.
- Short Articles: 3,000 to 4,000 words (excluding footnotes)
Must address contemporary issues in relation to one or more of the themes specified. Should be precise, engaging, and focused on a specific topic.
FORMATTING AND CITATION REQUIREMENTS
Main Text: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, 1-inch margins, justified alignment.
Footnotes: Must follow the OSCOLA (4th edn.) citation style. Speaking footnotes are discouraged. Times New Roman, Font size 10, 1.0 line spacing.
Abstract: Each submission must include an abstract of no more than 250 words, along with 4-5 keywords related to the theme.
SUBMISSION
The journal accepts submissions only in English. Submissions must be made when a call for papers is active on the journal’s homepage. The submission must be in MS Word (.doc/.docx) format via the submission medium specified on the homepage. Manuscripts must be original and unpublished and must not be under consideration elsewhere. Co-authorship is permitted, with a maximum of two authors per submission. The cover letter must include:
- Submission category
- Title of the manuscript
- Full name of the author(s)
- Position (if any)
- Institutional affiliation (if any)
- Contact details
The body of the manuscript must not contain any personal details of the author(s) to maintain anonymity. The Journal adheres to a zero-tolerance plagiarism policy, complying with UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2018. Non-compliance will lead to immediate rejection.
EDITORIAL & PEER-REVIEW PROCESS
Authors will receive an acknowledgment of submission within 3 days. All manuscripts undergo peer review, taking approximately 4-5 weeks after acknowledgment. The final selection depends on peer review feedback, and authors are expected to incorporate the suggested revisions before publication. By submitting to the NLIU Journal of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, authors agree to comply with the aforementioned policies and guidelines.