Call for Articles | Koitur People of Nature | Special Edition | HNLU Raipur | Submit by 16 August 2026

Call for Articles | Koitur People of Nature | Special Edition | HNLU Raipur | Submit by 16 August 2026

Call for Articles – Koitur People of Nature (Special Edition)

About the Special Edition The Koitur Magazine of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, invites original and unpublished articles, essays, commentaries, case studies, book reviews, and interdisciplinary reflections for its forthcoming special edition on “Folklore, Cultural Rights, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.”

This issue seeks to critically examine the relationship between folklore, indigenous traditions, customary knowledge, and contemporary legal and policy frameworks. Folklore represents the living memory, ecological wisdom, and normative consciousness of communities, influencing governance, dispute resolution, environmental ethics, and cultural continuity.

Themes (Illustrative, not exhaustive):

• Folklore and Jurisprudence
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Legal Pluralism
• Tribal Oral Traditions and Community Governance
• Folklore, Gender, and Social Justice
• Sacred Ecology and Environmental Traditions
• Intellectual Property Rights & Traditional Cultural Expressions
• UNESCO, WIPO, and International Protection of Folklore
• Cultural Appropriation and Community Consent
• Folklore in the Digital Age: AI, Media & Streaming Platforms
• Indigenous Languages, Storytelling & Cultural Preservation
• Constitutional Protection of Tribal and Cultural Rights
• Folk Narratives and Human Rights Discourse
• Comparative Perspectives on Indigenous Communities (Africa, Latin America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South-East Asia)
• Folklore, Decoloniality, and Resistance
• Customary Laws and Contemporary Governance
• Community Ownership and Benefit-Sharing Mechanisms
• Folk Art, Music, Performance & Cultural Heritage Protection

Submission Guidelines

• Word Limit: 1000–1200 words
• Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx), Times New Roman, Font Size 12, 1.5 spacing, A4 size, 1-inch margins
• Citation Style: Bluebook (20th Edition)
• Similarity Index: ≤10% | AI-generated content: ≤10%
• Deadline: 16th August 2026
• Email: cslip@hnlu.ac.in

Photo Submissions (Optional):

• Format: JPEG/JPG, minimum 300 DPI
• Caption: ≤100 words with metadata (photographer name, date, location)
• Deadline: 16th August 2026

Acknowledgement: Selected contributors will receive credit through by-lines, photo credits, and recognition on the magazine’s website and social media platforms.

About HNLU & the Centre

HNLU Raipur, celebrating its 20th year, continues its mission of advancing legal education under the motto “Dharma Sansthapanartham”. The Centre for Law and Indigenous Studies under the School of Law & Humanities provides a platform for research and dialogue on indigenous traditions and legal frameworks.

Registration Link

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