Call for Papers | MNLU Mumbai Law Journal | Issue I | June 2026 | Submit Now!

Call for Papers | MNLU Mumbai Law Journal | Issue I | June 2026 | Submit Now!

Call for Papers:

MNLU Mumbai Law Journal – Issue I (June 2026)
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

About MNLU Mumbai:

Established in 2014, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai is a premier National Law University committed to excellence in legal education and research. With programmes including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., MBA, and specialised postgraduate courses, the University fosters advocacy skills, legal scholarship, and values of justice, equality, and social responsibility.

The University hosts advanced research centres in Intellectual Property, Maritime Law, and Arbitration, and holds the prestigious DPIIT IPR Chair. Guided by Hon’ble Shri Justice Alok Aradhe, Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Chancellor of MNLU Mumbai, the institution thrives on innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and global collaborations.

About the Journal:

The MNLU Mumbai Law Journal is an annual, open‑access publication dedicated to democratizing legal scholarship. It provides a global platform for academicians, practitioners, and students to contribute rigorous research, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and socio‑legal engagement.

Submissions are invited in the following formats:

• Articles – In‑depth analytical papers.
• Case Comments – Critical evaluations of judicial pronouncements.
• Legislative Comments – Reviews of statutes, amendments, or bills.
• Book Reviews – Scholarly assessments of recent literature in law and social sciences.

Categories of Submissions:

1. Long Articles – 3,500–10,000 words.
2. Essays/Short Articles – 1,200–3,500 words.
3. Case Studies/Legislative Comments – 1,200–3,500 words.
4. Book Reviews – 1,000–3,000 words.

Guidelines for Authors:

• Submissions open to Teachers, Academicians, Professionals, Judges, Jurists, Researchers (students may co‑author).
• Only one co‑author permitted.
• Follow Bluebook 20th edition citation style.
• Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified text, 1‑inch margins.
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing.
• Graphics, charts, and tables must be numbered and included in the body.
• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and comply with UGC anti‑plagiarism norms (≤10% similarity).
• Manuscripts must be submitted via the Google Form provided by the University.
• Each author may submit one manuscript only.

Copyright & Withdrawal:

• Copyright of all manuscripts rests with MNLU Mumbai.
• Authors may withdraw submissions by emailing journal@mnlumumbai.edu.in with subject line “Withdrawal of Manuscript” on or before 30th June 2026.

Submission Deadline:

• May 2026
• No publication fees.

Editorial Board:

• Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey – Vice‑Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, Chief Patron & Editor‑in‑Chief
• Prof. (Dr.) Amol Deo Chavhan – Dean of Academics
• Dr. Pratapsinh B. Salunke – Associate Dean
• Dr. Nanda Pardhey – Associate Professor
• Dr. Amit Kumar – Assistant Professor
• Dr. Abhijit Rohi – Head of UG & PG Department

Contact Details:

• MNLU Mumbai Law Journal
• 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology Street, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076, Maharashtra, India
• Contact Person: Ms. Pooja Kulkarni – +91 9765802477
• Email: journal@mnlumumbai.edu.in

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