Call for Papers | Delhi Journal for Law and Justice | Law Centre-II | Faculty of Law | University of Delhi | Submit by 15th May 2026

Call for Papers | Delhi Journal for Law and Justice | Law Centre-II | Faculty of Law | University of Delhi | Submit by 15th May 2026

Delhi Journal for Law and Justice (DJLJ) – Call for Papers 2026:

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence – Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

The Delhi Journal for Law and Justice (DJLJ), a student-run, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal of Law Centre-II, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, invites submissions for its 2026 Issue. The Journal provides a platform for law students, scholars, and practitioners to publish original, high-quality research in the field of law and justice.

I. Aims and Scope:

DJLJ seeks to:

• Publish original, peer-reviewed work addressing current legal and policy challenges in India and abroad.
• Encourage interdisciplinary research drawing from Political Science, Economics, Sociology, History, and related fields.
• Provide a forum for scholars, practitioners, and students to critically engage with legal theories and practices.
• Connect legal theory with practice through empirical research, case studies, and policy analysis.
• Build a global academic community fostering innovative legal thought on justice, fairness, and ethics.
• Maintain high standards of peer review and editorial integrity.

II. Eligibility:

Submissions are invited from:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Research scholars
• Legal practitioners and policy professionals

Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome if they employ accepted legal methodologies such as doctrinal analysis, empirical legal study, or socio-legal research. Collaborative authorship is permitted for up to two authors, except for Case Comments and Book Reviews.

III. Submission Categories:

• Long Articles (5,000–8,000 words, excl. footnotes)
• Short Articles (3,000–5,000 words, excl. footnotes)
• Legislative / Case Comments (1,500–2,000 words, excl. footnotes)
• Book Reviews (1,000–1,200 words)

Suggested Themes:

1. Current issues of legal significance (national/international)
2. Recent judicial pronouncements and legislative developments
3. Comparative law and legal systems
4. Interdisciplinary legal studies

IV. Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Abstract (200–250 words) and five keywords required for Long/Short Articles.
• Gender-neutral language is encouraged.
• Exclusivity policy: no simultaneous submissions.
• Non-compliance may lead to preliminary rejection.

V. Formatting Guidelines:

• Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing, justified text, 1-inch margins.
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing, conforming to Bluebook (21st Edition).
• Headings: Structured in four levels (Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, and italicized lowercase Roman numerals).
• Quotations: Single quotation marks; double marks for quotations within quotations.
• Empirical Research: Authentic datasets must be submitted in clear graphical format.

VI. Submission Process:

• Deadline: 15th May 2026, 11:59 p.m. IST
• Mode: Electronic submission only via official website – DJLJ Submission Portal
• Formats: Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF (.pdf)
• Co-authorship not allowed for Case Comments and Book Reviews
• AI Policy: Authors may use AI only for minor editing (proofreading/rewording), not for content creation or citations

Submit your manuscript here:

VII. Review Process:

DJLJ follows a multi-step double-blind peer review:

1. Initial Review – checks anonymity, formatting, exclusivity.
2. Editorial Review – evaluates clarity, novelty, structure, and contribution.
3. Peer Review – external experts assess methodology, rigor, and impact.
4. Final Editing – substantive and line editing by the editorial board, with author approval before publication.

VIII. General Policies:

• Open Access: All published submissions are freely accessible worldwide.
• Copyright: Law Centre-II retains copyright; authors grant DJLJ a royalty-free license for publication and distribution.
• Indemnification: Authors indemnify DJLJ against claims of infringement or rights violations.

For Queries:

Email: delhijournalforlawandjustice@lc2.du.ac.in
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007

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