Call for Papers: NLUO CPAJ Newsletter, Volume IV

The Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice (CPAJ) at National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is inviting original submissions for Volume IV of its newsletter .

The submissions can be on themes relating to poverty, access to justice, human rights, and socio-economic rights. The deadline is September 30, 2026.

THEMES

The Centre seeks to cover themes including, but not limited to, the following. Authors are encouraged to advance related or novel lines of inquiry:

1. Poverty and Constitutional Rights

2. Access to Justice in India: Challenges and Reforms

3. Legal Aid and the Role of Institutions

4. Marginalised Communities and Social Justice

5. Gender, Poverty, and Law

6. Labour Rights, Informal Employment, and Social Security

7. Digital Inclusion, Technology, and Access to Justice

8. Environmental Justice and Climate-Induced Poverty

9. Housing Rights, Homelessness, and Urban Poverty

10. Healthcare, Public Welfare, and the Right to Health

11. Education and Equal Opportunity

12. Child Rights and Juvenile Justice

13. Disability Rights and Inclusive Justice

14. Tribal Rights and Forest Governance

15. Migration, Displacement, and Human Rights

16. Contemporary Judicial Developments Relating to Poverty and Access to Justice

CATEGORIES OF SUBMISSION

1. Articles

900 -1000 words

Articles should present a well-researched and analytical discussion of a legal, policy, or socio-economic issue.

2. Case Comments

750 - 900 words

Critical analyses of recent judicial pronouncements concerning poverty, human rights, welfare legislation, or access to justice.

3. Legislative or Policy Reviews

800- 900 words

Reviews of recent statutes, bills, government policies, or reports impacting vulnerable communities.

4. Opinion/Commentary

700- 800 words

Short analytical pieces on contemporary issues, reforms, or emerging developments. The word limit is exclusive of footnotes.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026

Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts through the submission form.

For any queries, authors may contact the Editorial Board of the Centre for Poverty and Access to Justice, National Law University Odisha.

Email- cpaj@nluo.ac.in

Please find the brochure attached for your reference.

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