Call for Papers: NLUO Law Journal on Election Laws [NLUOLJ]: Submit by May 15

Call for Papers:

NLUO Law Journal on Election Laws [NLUOLJ]: Submit by May 15

ABOUT THE JOURNAL AND SPECIAL ISSUE

The NLUO Law Journal (ISSN: 2348-8913) is the flagship publication of National Law University Odisha published by Eastern Book Company, Lucknow. An annual peer-reviewed journal aims to encourage legal scholarship in national and international inter-disciplinary legal issues. After the first volume in 2013, three consecutive volumes of the journal were formulated as special issues on ‘Access to Justice’, ‘Child Rights’ and ‘Climate Change’.

The Special Edition of the National Law University Odisha Law Journal [NLUOLJ], on the special theme of ‘Election Laws’ aims to foster and enhance discussion on legal issues related to elections, one of the most exciting, contemporary constitutional discourses among scholars, students and legal practitioners. This volume aims to extend its scope beyond the status quo, looking into the future of elections in India in a world of breakneck social, legal, political and technological development.

SUB-THEMES

We welcome submissions on any of the following sub-themes to enable us to bring out the special issue:

Representation of Anglo Indians in Parliament
Post-Poll Alliances and Constitutionality
Election Manifesto
Electoral Bonds and Political Funding
NOTA: Contemporary Relevance
Electoral Justice and Participation of Under-represented groups
Regulating Election Campaign on Social Media/Online Platforms
Model Code of Conduct: Application and Analysis
Transparency, Disclosure of Assets and Nominations
Electronic Voting Machine
Role of Civil Society in Electoral Process

Note: The above sub-themes are only illustrative. NLUO would welcome papers on other topics related to Election Law.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All the word limits mentioned above are exclusive of footnotes. Kindly note that the word limits will be strictly enforced.
All the submissions must consist of an Abstract of not more than 300 words, main contribution and a declaration of originality. The abstract will not be included in the prescribed word limit.
A submission can be co-authored by a maximum of two people. Submissions are invited from undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, practitioners and research scholars.
Note: The last date for submission is 15th May 2020.

Submissions can be in the form of long articles, short notes, book reviews. The acceptable word limit should not exceed:

Long Articles: 8000-10000 words
Short Notes: 4000-8000 words
Case Comments/Legislative Comments: 3000 words
Book Review: 2000-3000 words

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Authors are requested to send their original, unpublished submissions in .doc/.docx format to nluojournal@nluo.ac.in. The name of the file must contain Name of the Author(s) + Title of the Submission.

The submissions must be accompanied by a covering letter bearing the following information: