Call for papers: DNLU's Vantage invites submissions on law, society, and cultural narratives

The last date to submit research articles, book reviews, case and legislative comments, and interviews is February 26, 2026.

DNLU, Jabalpur

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22 Dec 2025, 10:41 am

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The Vantage, a double-blind peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal, published under the aegis of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) is inviting original papers for its first volume themed 'Law, society and indigenous wisdom: Exploring cultural narratives for sustainable justice'.

The Journal publishes research articles, book reviews, case and legislative comments, interviews, and thematic contributions across the domains of law and social sciences. The Vantage will have three dedicated sections

Academician Corner

Submissions from academicians, researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate scholars are welcome

Student Corner

Submissions from Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs of law and social sciences are welcome.

Interview Corner

Submissions from scholars, practitioners, and professionals are welcome.

Authors may choose relevant topics within the broader theme.

Indicative sub-themes

Customary and Indigenous legal systems and community governance
Indigenous approaches to restorative justice, compliance & accountability
Indigenous knowledge in environmental law, resource management & climate governance
Cultural narratives and moral jurisprudence
Historical evolution and contemporary relevance of Indigenous jurisprudence
Gender, caste & equity in Indigenous legal practices
Dharmaśāstra, Nyāya and Indian epistemologies in modern law
Mīmānsā principles and hermeneutics in statutory interpretation
Ethical governance through Indigenous knowledge systems
Technology, AI & traditional knowledge
Digital governance challenges through Indigenous frameworks
Bridging Indigenous thought with modern legal theory
Legal pluralism: statutory, customary & religious laws
Indigenous literature as a source of legal consciousness
Narrative jurisprudence and storytelling
Comparative legal myths & ethical tales
Indigenous normative orders & global constitutionalism
Legal pluralism in a globalized world
Indigenous knowledge traditions in international law
Role of Indigenous knowledge in global governance

Submission Guidelines

Interviews

Substantive interviews with eminent personalities from law, governance, and social sciences.
Must offer critical insights and contribute to scholarly/policy discourse.
Open to scholars, practitioners, and professionals.

Long Articles

3,500–10,000 words
Original, in-depth research with theoretical clarity and strong academic engagement

Short Articles

1,200–3,500 words
Focused scholarly analysis on emerging themes

Legislative & Case Comments

Up to 2,000 words
Critical analysis of recent judgments, legislation, or policy reforms

Book Reviews

1,000–1,500 words
Review of recent academic works with critical evaluation

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
The journal follows strict anti-plagiarism standards. Manuscripts with similarity above 10% (excluding quotations) will be rejected.
AI-generated or AI-assisted manuscripts are strongly discouraged as per UGC guidelines (level 0).
A maximum of three co-authors allowed.
Cover letter must include names and affiliation of all authors/interviewers, contact details, and title and category of submission
Authors must inform the Editorial Board of any change in affiliation during review.
The Editorial Board may request revisions or reject submissions not meeting academic standards.

Formatting & Citation Standards