NLUO Law Journal

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The NLUO Law Journal is the annual flagship, double-blind peer-reviewed publication of National Law University Odisha. The journal is committed to advancing scholarly legal discourse across national, comparative, and international interdisciplinary legal paradigms. It publishes original research addressing critical and emerging developments in law. While thematic special issues have been published previously, the journal actively accepts submissions across diverse legal subjects for its general issues.

PREVIOUS ISSUES

First published in 2013, the journal has featured dedicated volumes on topics such as ‘Access to Justice’, ‘Child Rights’, ‘Climate Change’, ‘Distinctive issue on Electoral Laws in India’, and ‘Migration and Human Rights: Issues, Trends and Challenges’. As of 2023, nine volumes have been published and may be accessed through the University Website, SCC Online.

CURRENT ISSUE – NLUO Law Journal – Volume XII (2026)

ARCHIVES

1. NLUO Law Journal – Volume I (2014)
2. NLUO Law Journal – Volume II (2015)
3. NLUO Law Journal – Volume III (2016)
4. NLUO Law Journal – Volume IV (2017)
5. NLUO Law Journal – Volume V (2018)
6. NLUO Law Journal – Volume VI (2019)
7. NLUO Law Journal – Volume VII (2020)
8. NLUO Law Journal – Volume VIII (2021)
9. NLUO Law Journal – Volume IX (2023)

CALL FOR PAPER

Submissions are invited for Volume XIII, scheduled for publication in August 2027. Authors are requested to adhere strictly to the submission guidelines outlined below.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Eligibility and Scope

1. The journal accepts original, unpublished manuscripts from academicians, legal practitioners and researchers working in law and allied interdisciplinary fields.
2. There is no restriction on the number of co-authors.

2. Submission Categories & Word Limits*

(All limits are exclusive of footnotes)

1. Long Article – 5000 to 8000 words
2. Short Article – 3000 to 5000 words
3. Case Comment – 2000 to 3000 words
4. Legislative Comments (on a Bill or Act) – 2000 to 3000 words
5. Book Reviews – 1500 to 2500 words

*(In case the manuscript exceeds the word limit, the author must provide a justification in the cover letter.)

3. Formatting & Citation Style

1. Main Text: Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double line spacing.
2. Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt font, single line spacing.
3. Citation Standard: Footnotes must conform strictly to the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA, 5th edition).

4. Abstract & Metadata Requirements

All manuscripts must be accompanied by an abstract of up to 300 words and a maximum of 5 keywords. No abstract is needed for Book Reviews.

5. Originality & Exclusivity

Manuscripts must be original and cannot be under simultaneous consideration with any other publication. Submissions are subjected to similarity screening and will only be considered for peer review if the overall similarity index is below 10%.

6. Policy on Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies

1. Prohibited Uses:
   1. Generation or fabrication of text, empirical data, citations, or case law.
   2. Utilizing AI to simulate participant interviews or synthesize qualitative field data.
   3. Automated qualitative thematic analysis (e.g., focus group evaluations, qualitative coding).
   4. Generating synthetic figures or images presented as primary evidence.
   5. Generation of peer review reports.
2. Permissible Uses (Mandatory Disclosure in Certificate of Originality):
   1. Technical copyediting, grammar improvement, and language translation.
   2. Source compilation and preliminary literature searching.
   3. Preparation of illustrative graphics and data visualizations (subject to full attribution).
   4. Synthesizing reference formatting and technical proofing.
3. Authors remain strictly accountable for the factual integrity and attribution of all AI-assisted outputs.

7. Anonymization & Cover Page Submission

1. To ensure an unbiased review process, the main manuscript file must be fully anonymized, containing no author-identifying information. A separate Cover Page must be submitted simultaneously, containing:
   1. Full title of the manuscript.
   2. Details of each author: full name, institutional affiliation, academic/professional designation, email address, contact telephone number, ORCID ID (if available) and postal address for correspondence.
   3. Certificate of Originality and Copyright Transfer signed by each author.
   4. Download the template Cover Page here.

8. Review Timeline & Publication Schedule

1. The Journal accepts rolling submissions of manuscripts.
2. Cut-off Date: All submissions received on or before March 31st will be considered for publication in the Journal volume released in August of the same calendar year. Submissions received on or after 1st April will be considered for publication in the August volume of the subsequent year.
3. Review Turnaround: Preliminary peer-review decisions are communicated within 60 to 90 days of initial receipt. Authors may then be invited to execute minor or major revisions in line with reviewer feedback.
4. Release of Volume – August of every year.

9. Ethics Policy

Our publication ethics policies are designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and inclusivity. In addition to the mandates of the submission guidelines, we also align with industry best practice guidelines as defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

We encourage author(s) to familiarize themselves with the policy information on these ethics when preparing articles for submission, and we encourage our journal editors and reviewers to do the same to ensure that submissions being considered for publication meet the ethical standards. Authors will have to make a declaration regarding any ‘Conflict of Interest’ in the Certificate of Originality and Copyright Transfer.

10. Manuscript Submission

Submit your ‘Manuscript’ and ‘Cover Letter’ through the Google Form.

ADVISORY BOARD

EDITORIAL BOARD

CONTACT US

For any queries, write to us at nluojournal@nluo.ac.in