Call for Papers: RPNLU law review invites submissions for peer-reviewed journal

Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj is inviting original and unpublished submissions from scholars, researchers, academicians, and legal professionals for the upcoming second volume of the RPNLU Law Review.

The RPNLU Law Review is a double-blind peer-reviewed international journal. Authors are encouraged to comply with the terms and conditions to avoid rejection. The editorial board evaluates submissions through four key filters.

General Guidelines for Author(s)

• Submissions must be original and authored solely by the contributor(s). The manuscript must be written in English and should not be under consideration elsewhere. Authors are advised to read the Copyright Policy prior to submission.

• Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate rejection. Authors should consult the Plagiarism Policy before submitting their work.

• The maximum acceptable similarity index is 10%; and AI generated content is should be 00%.

• The journal employs Turnitin software to conduct plagiarism and AI generated content checks.

• A plagiarism report must be submitted along with the manuscript.

Categories of Manuscripts

• Short Research Articles: 4,500 – 6,000 words

• Long Research Articles: 6,001 – 10,000 words

• Case Comments: 1,000 – 2,000 words

• Book Review: 1,000 - 1,500 words

Each manuscript must be accompanied by an abstract (not exceeding 250 words) and relevant keywords.

Format of Manuscript

• The first page of the manuscript should include the title of the paper, the author’s name, and institutional affiliation, followed by an abstract not exceeding 250 words.

• From the second page onward, the manuscript should begin with the title only, without any author identification.

• Manuscripts must be submitted in MS Word format using Times New Roman, font size 12, and 1.5 line spacing. The document should be plain, without any borders, graphics, or decorative elements.

• The word limit for the research manuscript must be adhered to as specified (including footnotes, endnotes, and references).

• Citation Style: All references, footnotes, and endnotes must follow a uniform citation format, ILI citation style.

Submission & Publication Schedule

• Last date to submit manuscripts: April 30, 2026

• Review results (acceptance/rejection) communication: May 31, 2026

• Final submission of paper (if review required): June 30, 2026

Any failure to comply with the above formatting and submission guidelines may lead to outright rejection of the manuscript.

Submit your paper to lawreview[at]rpnlup[dot]ac[dot]in

Visit RPNLU Law Review site for more details.

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