Call for Papers | Human Rights Law Journal | Volume XII | NLU Odisha | Submit by 20th November 2026

Call for Papers | Human Rights Law Journal | Volume XII | NLU Odisha | Submit by 20th November 2026

Call for Papers: Human Rights Law Journal (HRLJ), Volume XII | NLU Odisha

The Editorial Board of the Human Rights Law Journal (HRLJ), published by National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack, has invited original submissions for Volume XII, scheduled for publication in August 2027. HRLJ is an annual, double-blind peer-reviewed journal bearing ISSN No. 2581-3307 and does not charge any submission fee. The journal aims to promote high-quality legal scholarship and research in the field of human rights and welcomes both doctrinal and empirical contributions from academicians, researchers, and legal practitioners.

Themes

Submissions are invited on contemporary human rights issues, including but not limited to:

• Climate Change and Environmental Justice
• Freedom of Expression, Association and Assembly
• Migration and Refugee Protection
• Ecocide and the Right to a Healthy Environment
• Misinformation, Democracy, Censorship and Free Expression
• Human Rights in Global Supply Chains
• Human Rights Frameworks and Mechanisms at National and International Levels
• Human Rights and Legal Language
• Human Rights of Children in Humanitarian Crises
• Judiciary and Human Rights
• AFSPA, Riots, Massacres and Political Prisoners
• Procedural Fairness Post-Conviction
• Expanding Scope of Human Rights

Submissions on any other topic falling within the broader domain of human rights are also welcome.

Categories of Submission

Long Articles: 5,000–8,000 words
Short Articles: 3,000–5,000 words
Case Comments: 2,000–3,000 words
Legislative Comments (Bill or Act): 2,000–3,000 words
Book Reviews: 1,500–2,500 words

Word limits are exclusive of footnotes.

Eligibility

The journal invites submissions from:

• Academicians
• Researchers and Research Scholars
• Legal Practitioners
• Professionals working in allied interdisciplinary fields

There is no restriction on the number of co-authors.

Important Dates

• Call for Papers Released: 3 November 2026
• Abstract Submission Window: 3 November – 20 November 2026
• Communication of Acceptance: By 30 November 2026
• Final Paper Submission Deadline: 31 March 2027

Submission Guidelines

• Main text: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double spacing
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing
• Citations must strictly follow OSCOLA (5th Edition)
• Abstract of up to 300 words and maximum five keywords are mandatory
• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, fully anonymized, and not under consideration elsewhere
• Papers will be sent for peer review only if the overall similarity index is below 10%
• Any permissible use of generative AI must be disclosed in the Certificate of Originality
• A separate Cover Page and signed Certificate of Originality and Copyright Transfer must accompany submissions

Submission Process

Authors are required to submit their abstracts through the designated Google Form.

Contact Details

Human Rights Law Journal (HRLJ)
National Law University Odisha
Naraj Road, Sector 13, CDA, Cuttack, Odisha – 753015
Email: hrlj@nluo.ac.in

This is an excellent opportunity for scholars, practitioners, and students interested in human rights law to contribute to a reputed peer-reviewed journal and engage with pressing contemporary human rights challenges through rigorous academic research.

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