Call for Publication | MAGLAW Journal | Special Issue 2026 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | Submit by 10th March 2026

Call for Publication | MAGLAW Journal | Special Issue 2026 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | Submit by 10th March 2026

Call for Essays – MAGLAW Journal (Special Issue 2026):

The Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh invites submissions for the Special Issue of MAGLAW Journal – Volume V, Issue 1 (2026).

MAGLAW is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, refereed student law journal established in 2019. It provides a scholarly platform for law students to engage with contemporary legal issues and showcase original, high-quality academic writing.

Theme of the Special Issue:

“International Law at Crossroads: Navigating Geopolitical Friction”

Submissions may explore, but are not limited to, the following sub-themes:

1. Interventionism and the Erosion of Sovereign Immunity
2. Refugee Status, Territorial Asylum, and Statelessness
3. Weaponization of Trade: Economic Coercion & Sanctions
4. Role and Reform of International Organisations
5. International Frameworks for Protection of Women and Children

Essays on other relevant topics under the main theme are welcome.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 10th March 2026 (by 11:59 a.m.)
• Full Manuscript Submission: Within one month of abstract selection

Recognition:

• Authors of selected essays will receive a Certificate of Publication.
• The three best essays will be awarded an e-Certificate of Merit.

Conditions of Publication:

• Anonymity: Manuscripts must not contain author details; a separate cover letter is required.
• Originality: Submissions must be unpublished, plagiarism-free (similarity index ≤ 20%).
• AI Restriction: Use of AI-assisted writing tools is strictly prohibited. An AI report must be submitted.
• Essay Format: 2,500–3,000 words, British English, Times New Roman (12 pt), 1.5 spacing.
• Citation Style: In-text citation using ILI format; full references at the end.

Submission Process:

• Stage 1: Abstract (≤ 250 words), 5 keywords, cover letter, and self-declaration via Google Form.
• Stage 2: Selected authors submit the full manuscript, plagiarism report, and AI report.

Mode of Submission: Exclusively through the Google Form (link provided in official notification).
Queries: maglaw.pulaws@gmail.com

Editorial Board:

• Prof. (Dr.) Shipra Gupta – Editor-in-Chief
• Dr. Vibhuti Nakta – Managing Editor

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