Call for Papers by Journal of Law Teachers of India (JOLT-I), Law Centre-I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (DU). Submission Deadline: 30th November 2025.

About the Journal of Law Teachers of India (JOLT-I):

Established in 2010 by Law Centre–I, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, JOLT-I promotes legal research rooted in social relevance and humility. It welcomes contributions from anyone exploring the nature and purpose of law—whether academics, lawyers, judges, or policymakers—regardless of professional background. The journal serves as an inclusive platform to enrich legal literature through thoughtful inquiry and writing.

Scope of JOLT-I:

JOLT-I supports interdisciplinary and socially relevant legal research—whether practical or theoretical. It welcomes diverse perspectives on emerging legal issues and values analytical work that addresses real-life concerns or advances jurisprudence.

Call for Papers:

Journal of Law Teachers of India invites you to submit your research work (Article/ Notes & Comments/ Book Review) for its upcoming volumes: Volume 13 (2023-24) and Volume 14 (2024- 25) to be published jointly.
Last Date for submission is November 30, 2025.

Review Policy:

JOLT-I follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure a fair and honest review. The reviewers are required to declare any potential conflict of interest before they agree to review a Contribution. The journal rests on a rigorous, systematic and transparent review process where each Contribution is assessed by reviewer(s) based on a well-defined set of parameters framed by the editorial board to strengthen fairness and neutrality. Strict compliance with the reviewer’s recommendations is ensured before publication. In tandem with the spirit of being a public institution, It does not charge payment in any form, whether fee or otherwise, for publication in JOLT-I.

Review Process and Timeline for Publication:

Desk Review (1-2 Weeks): Following checks are ensured:
- Alignment with journal scope/objectives
- Formatting, citation & submission compliance
- Plagiarism clearance (Must pass all to proceed.)
Peer Review (4–6 weeks)
- Sent to subject experts
- Detailed evaluation on defined parameters.
Author’s Revisions (2–4 weeks)
- Editorial decision:
  - Accept with major/minor revisions
  - Accept as is
  - Reject
- Authors must:
- Address reviewer comments in an Action Taken Report
- Provide revised draft (track‑changes + clean version)
- Justify if recommendations not followed
- Avoid adding new material.
Final Decision (4–6 weeks)
- Editors verify revisions
- Communicate acceptance/rejection within 6 weeks.
Copyediting & Publication (4 weeks)
- Copyediting + author’s final proofread
- Scheduled for publication in next issue.

Submission Guidelines for Authors:

General Instructions:

Submission: Email to jolti@lc1.du.ac.in.
Scope: Ensure alignment with journal’s objectives before submission.
Authorship:
- Articles – max. 2 authors.
- Notes/Comments/Book Reviews – single author preferred.
Format: MS‑Word, English (UK) only.
Anonymity: Do not include author’s name in the file or filename (use title only).
Covering Letter: In email body – include title, name, designation, affiliation; subject line: Submission – Contribution Title.
Forms: Submit Author Information Form + AIS Usage Disclosure Form with manuscript.
Originality: Must be unpublished, not under review elsewhere, and free from copyright violations.
Accountability: Authors responsible for accuracy, plagiarism, and verification of statements.
Quotations: Keep short; use proper acknowledgement and quotation marks.
Footnotes: Avoid long/multi‑paragraph notes; provide pinpoint page references.

Formatting Style:

Font style: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12, line and paragraph spacing: 1.5, Margins- Left: 3cm, Right: 1.5 cm.
All Headings and Sub-Headings should be in Initial Caps (except connecting words).
Main Heading: Numerals (Bold) [1, 2, 3 and so on] followed by a period and then the heading title (Bold-Uppercase).
Example: 1. INTRODUCTION
Sub-heading one: The number is the sub-division of the main-number (Bold) followed by a period and then the sub-heading title (Bold-Title case).
Example: 1.1 Law and Justice
Sub-heading two: A further sub-division of the main-number (Bold) followed by a period and then the sub-heading title (Bold-Title case).
Example: 1.1.1 Procedural Aspects of the Law
Numbers within the text must be written in numeric form if it is ten or more. Years must always be mentioned in numeric form.
Quotations must be written within double inverted commas (“xyz”).
- Long quotations (equal to or more than forty words) must be in indented paragraphs. Font Size: 10.5, line and paragraph spacing: Single. Indent the entire block 0.5 inches from the left margin.
- Short quotations (less than forty words) must be incorporated directly into the main text.
- The footnote reference for quotations must be placed after the closing quotation mark but before the final punctuation of the sentence.
Use of ‘definite articles’ (a, an, the) should be minimised in headings and sub-headings.

Citation Style:

Font style: Times New Roman, Font Size: 10, line and paragraph spacing: Single
For citation, authors must strictly follow the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA), fourth edition, which may be accessed here. For international law sources, please follow the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) guide, Citing International Law Sources (2006). In addition to this, for Indian case laws/awards, please follow the following citation style:
For Indian cases, use All India Reporter (AIR), Supreme Court Cases (SCC) and (SCC Online) citations as far as possible.
Please provide pinpoint reference (paragraph no./page no.) as far as possible.
Cases mentioned in the main text should have party names only, and the rest of the citation for the same must be mentioned in the footnote.
Example: In the main text – Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India1. In footnote 1. AIR 1996 SC 1446 at [paragraph no./page no.].

Categories of Submission and Word Limit:

Articles
Article submissions must include an abstract of not more than 200 words and eight to ten keywords.
Articles should be between 8,000 to 10,000 words. This word limit is inclusive of footnotes and exclusive of abstract and keywords.
Notes & Comments
The Notes/Comments must provide a critical analysis of a recent and significant issue/case law. It should provide an insightful and original perspective on its implications in economic, environmental and social contexts. The Notes/Comments should be between 4,000 to 6,000 words. This word limit is inclusive
of footnotes.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews should be between 1,000 to 2,000 words in length. This word limit is inclusive of footnotes.

In case of any Query kindly contact:

All the queries must be addressed to the Editor, JOLT-I and sent to jolti@lc1.du.ac.in. The subject of the email must be ‘Inquiry: Specific Topic’.

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