Call for Papers | Shimla Law Review | HPNLU Shimla | Volume VIII | 2025–26 | Submit by 30th April 2026

Call for Papers | Shimla Law Review | HPNLU Shimla | Volume VIII | 2025–26 | Submit by 30th April 2026

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla:

The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, proudly announces the launch of the Eighth Volume of its annual publication, Shimla Law Review (SLR) (ISSN: 2582-1903). As a UGC-CARE Indexed Law Journal, SLR invites contributions from faculty members, research scholars, judges, professionals, and students across disciplines.

About the Law Review:

The Shimla Law Review is envisioned as an annual publication owned and published by HPNLU, Shimla. It provides a forum for judges, professors, scholars, and students to deliberate on contemporary legal issues and traditional challenges within the legal system.

SLR promotes scholarship that critiques, revises, and expands existing knowledge, while encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives on socio-legal issues. Previous volumes have received recognition internationally, with papers cited in leading works such as Prof. I. P. Massey’s Administrative Law, and selected among the best peer-reviewed publications worldwide.

Categories of Submissions:

• Lead or Special Articles: 15,000–20,000 words
• Articles: 8,000–15,000 words
• Case Comments: 6,000–8,000 words
• Notes (including Legislative Comments): 6,000–7,000 words
• Book Reviews: 2,000–3,000 words

Submission Guidelines:

1. Theme: No specific theme; interdisciplinary and contemporary socio-legal issues are welcome.
2. Format: Typed in MS Office, double-spaced, with 1.5-inch left margin. Submissions must be electronic.
3. Abstract: 250–300 words to accompany the manuscript.
4. Covering Letter: Must include title, author details, institutional affiliation, and a solemn declaration of originality.
5. Acceptance: Final decision rests with the Editorial Board. Communication will be electronic.
6. Deadline: April 30, 2026.

Terms and Conditions:

• Submissions must be original, well-researched, and properly documented.
• Copyright of all published articles will vest with HPNLU, Shimla.
• Proper acknowledgment of sources is mandatory; paraphrasing without attribution will not be considered original.
• Authors bear responsibility for copyright, defamation, or contempt risks.
• Important: Manuscripts containing AI or ML-generated content will be rejected outright.

Editorial Team:

• Editor: Prof. Chanchal Kumar Singh, Professor of Law, HPNLU, Shimla
• Editor-in-Chief: Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, HPNLU, Shimla

Contact Information:

Address: 16 Mile, Shimla-Mandi National Highway, Ghandal, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – 171014, India
Phone: 0177-2779802, 0177-2779803
Fax: 0177-2779802
Email: editorslr@hpnlu.ac.in

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