Call for Papers | The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law | NALSAR Hyderabad | Special Issue & General Issue | Volume XIV | Submit by 31 May 2026

Call for Papers | The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law | NALSAR Hyderabad | Special Issue & General Issue | Volume XIV | Submit by 31 May 2026

The Indian Journal of Constitutional Law (IJCL), published under the aegis of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, invites submissions for its fourteenth volume (2026). This volume will feature two issues:

• General Issue
• Special Issue on “Dignity: Promise and Practice”

About the Journal:

Over the past decade, IJCL has established itself as a platform for rigorous scholarship in constitutional law, welcoming contributions from professors, researchers, and students alike. All submissions undergo a multi‑stage peer review process to ensure academic quality and originality.

Categories of Submissions

• Articles (4,500–7,000 words): Sustained doctrinal or theoretical analysis.
• Essays (3,000–4,500 words): Concise, innovative approaches challenging existing paradigms.
• Case/Legislative Comments (1,500–3,000 words): Critical study of judicial pronouncements or legislative developments.
• Other Submissions (1,500–3,000 words): Book reviews, short responses, or notes on practical experiences in constitutional litigation, drafting, or adjudication.

Special Issue Theme – Dignity: Promise and Practice

This issue builds on the National Conference on Dignity Law (July 2025). It seeks to interrogate dignity as both a constitutional value and a lived reality, exploring its role in privacy, equality, autonomy, criminal justice, and intersections with caste, gender, sexuality, and disability. Contributions may adopt doctrinal, comparative, empirical, or interdisciplinary approaches.

Submission Guidelines:

• Citation: Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (4th Ed.).
• Formatting: Times New Roman, 12‑pt font, 1.5 spacing (main text); 10‑pt font, single spacing (footnotes).
• Abstract: ≤ 350 words.
• Joint Contributions: Allowed (up to two authors).
• Author Details: Institutional affiliation, designation, and contact information in a separate document.

Process & Timeline:

• Submissions must be made via the Google Form provided by IJCL.
• Deadline: May 31, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: August 15, 2026
• Queries: ijcl@nalsar.ac.in

Contact Details:

Indian Journal of Constitutional Law
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Justice City, Shameerpet, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad – 500 101
Email: ijcl@nalsar.ac.in

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