Call for Papers | DBRANLU Student Law Review Journal | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University | Sonepat | Submit by 20th April 2026

Call for Papers | DBRANLU Student Law Review Journal | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University | Sonepat | Submit by 20th April 2026

About Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat:

Established in 2019 by the State Government of Haryana through State Legislature Act No. 15, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU) stands as a premier institution dedicated to justice and constitutional values. Strategically located near Delhi, the University offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes, combining academic rigor with ethical and social awareness.

The University hosts eleven specialized research centres, three dedicated cells, and a Legal Aid Clinic, fostering holistic legal education and community engagement. With MoUs signed with institutions such as V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, and the University of Waikato (New Zealand), DBRANLU promotes collaboration and global exposure.

Guided by Hon’ble Chancellor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, and Hon’ble Visitor Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, DBRANLU continues to advance academic excellence and social relevance.

About the Journal:

The DBRANLU Law Review Journal (Students’ Edition) is a student‑run, double‑blind peer‑reviewed journal launched in 2026 to promote legal scholarship, research, and intellectual discourse among law students and emerging academics across India.

The journal provides a credible platform for student voices in legal academia, encouraging original contributions across diverse fields such as constitutional law, corporate law, technology law, environmental law, human rights, and international law. It also emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives.

Beyond publication, the journal involves students in the editorial process, helping them develop skills in academic writing, critical analysis, and editorial judgment.

Themes for Submission:

Constitutional Law

• Fundamental Rights & Duties Jurisprudence
• Constitutional Amendments & Judicial Review
• Interpretation of Constitutional Articles
• Social Justice & Affirmative Action

Criminal Law & Justice

• Criminal Procedure Reforms & New Criminal Laws
• Prison Reforms & Rehabilitation
• Cyber Crime & Law in the Digital Age
• Women, Children & Criminal Justice System

Corporate & Commercial Law

• Corporate Governance & Accountability
• Competition Law & Antitrust Regulation
• Insolvency & Bankruptcy Frameworks
• Securities Regulation & Capital Markets

Contemporary Developments in Law

• Technology Law, Cyber Law, Data Protection & Privacy
• Artificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Accountability
• Recent Legislative & Policy Developments
• Intellectual Property Rights, Sports & Media Laws

(Themes are suggestive; contributors may submit on other relevant topics within the broader theme.)

Call for Papers – Submission Guidelines:

• Deadline: April 20, 2026
• Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Abstract (≤ 300 words) with 3–5 keywords required.
• Footnotes must follow OSCOLA (4th Edition) referencing style.
• Similarity score must be below 10% (UGC guideline); AI content ≤ 5% (for language enhancement only).
• Format: Microsoft Word + PDF.
• Max contributors: 2 (Author + Co‑Author).
• Plagiarism report (Turnitin) mandatory.

Editorial Process:

• Tier 1 – Preliminary Review: Compliance check by Assistant & Junior Editors.
• Tier 2 – Substantive Review: Assessment of originality, rigor, and relevance.
• Tier 3 – Final Review: Peer review and editorial board approval.
• Authors retain rights to publish modified versions elsewhere with due attribution.

Formatting Guidelines:

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: Headings 14 pt, Body 12 pt, Footnotes 10 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5 | Margins: 1 inch (A4)
• Abstract: Justified | Keywords: Italicized, bold

Submission Details:

• Submit via:

• Required Documents: Manuscript (without author ID), Cover Letter, Originality Report, Undertaking Form
• Queries: slrj@dbranlu.ac.in

Editorial Board (Students’ Edition):

• Editorial Advisors: Mr. Apoorv Mishra, Mr. Jashi Kant
• Editors: Ms. Advityaa Makkar, Ms. Sagarika Singh
• Managing Editors: Mr. Harshit Gupta, Mr. Arnav Tyagi, Ms. Bhavika Sharma, Mr. Mritunjay Mishra
• Senior Editors: Mr. Harsh Raj, Mr. Piyush Jangra
• Junior Editors: Mr. Arsh Khan, Mr. Navin Dudi, Mr. Rudra, Mr. Vinay Lakhlan, Mr. Yash Gupta, Mr. Satikshan Gupta
• Assistant Editors: Ms. Kanishka Yadav, Mr. Krishna Patel, Mr. Mohit Sangwan, Ms. Radhika Chawla, Mr. Rajat Parmar, Mr. Yojit Saini

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