Call for Papers | Delhi Law Review | Faculty of Law | University of Delhi | Vol. 37 2026–2027 | Submit by 30th May 2026

Call for Papers | Delhi Law Review | Faculty of Law | University of Delhi | Vol. 37 2026–2027 | Submit by 30th May 2026

The Delhi Law Review (DLR) [ISSN 0971-4936], published by the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, is one of the oldest and most respected law journals in India, with a legacy dating back to 1972. It is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that continues to serve as a platform for scholarly engagement on contemporary legal issues. The archives of past volumes are available at: Delhi Law Review Archive.

Categories of Submission:

DLR invites original, unpublished scholarly contributions from academicians, judges, legal professionals, and judicial officers in India and abroad for Volume 37 (2026–2027). Submissions may be made under the following categories:

• Articles: 8,000–10,000 words (including footnotes)
• Case Notes and Legislative Comments: 4,000–6,000 words (including footnotes)
• Book Reviews: 1,500–3,000 words (including footnotes)
• Translation Work with Critical Comments: 1,500–3,000 words (including footnotes)

While student submissions are considered separately under the DLR Student Edition, high-quality contributions from PhD scholars may be accepted on a case-to-case basis, subject to peer review.

General Instructions:

• Articles and Case Notes/Legislative Comments must include an abstract not exceeding 200 words.
• Translations of classical works on jurisprudence, constitutional philosophy, and speeches may be considered with prior intimation to the Editors.
• All submissions must comply with the UGC Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism Regulations, 2018.
• Word limits may be relaxed depending on the quality of the manuscript.
• The Editorial Board’s decision on acceptance is final. The review process typically takes eight weeks, and only shortlisted manuscripts will be communicated further.
• Upon acceptance, copyright vests in DLR. No part of the published work may be reproduced without prior written permission.
• Deadline for submission: May 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. IST.

Format of Submission:

• Manuscripts must follow the double-blind review process: author names and affiliations should not appear anywhere in the manuscript or its metadata.
• The first page should contain only the title and abstract. The second page should begin with the main body.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing; footnotes in Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing.
• Citation style: ILI Rules of Citation.
• Endnotes are not preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

• Submissions must be made electronically via email to delhilawreviewdlr@gmail.com with the subject line: “DLR Vol.37 Submission”.
• Manuscripts must be attached in Word format (.doc/.docx). PDF or hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
• The anonymous manuscript file must be named: “DLR Vol.37 manuscript title” (without author details or acknowledgements).
• The body of the email must include:
  • Name of author(s)
  • Designation
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Contact number
  • Title of the paper
  • Declaration: “I/we declare that the manuscript is an original and previously unpublished work written by me/us. I/we undertake full responsibility for any dispute arising out of the manuscript, including but not limited to copyright infringement, defamation, or contempt.”

Contact Details:

Editorial Board
Delhi Law Review
Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Delhi – 110007
Queries: delhilawreviewdlr@gmail.com

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