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Call for Papers at HPNLU Shimla invites submissions for Volume III of its Journal of Disability Studies.
About the Journal
The HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Centre for Human Rights and Disability Studies at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. The journal serves as a specialised platform dedicated to advancing discourse in disability law and related interdisciplinary fields.
Recognised as one of the few academic initiatives in India focusing specifically on disability jurisprudence, the journal encourages contributions that explore legal, socio-economic, policy-oriented, and rights-based dimensions of disability studies. It seeks to promote scholarship that reflects both doctrinal legal research and broader interdisciplinary engagement with issues affecting persons with disabilities.
The publication follows a blind peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and quality. It also aims to create a space where researchers, activists, professionals, and policymakers can contribute to meaningful conversations surrounding disability rights and inclusion.
About the Call for Papers
The editorial board has opened submissions for Volume III (2026) of the journal and is inviting scholarly contributions from academicians, researchers, professionals, and policymakers working in disability law and related fields.
The journal welcomes submissions that examine developments in disability law jurisprudence as well as research addressing social, institutional, and regulatory challenges affecting persons with disabilities. Contributors are encouraged to adopt multidisciplinary approaches and engage with emerging legal and policy debates in disability rights.
The initiative also supports research aligned with contemporary academic frameworks that emphasise inclusion, accessibility, and rights-based perspectives. Submissions addressing theoretical, empirical, or policy-oriented aspects of disability studies are equally encouraged.
Scope of Submissions
The journal accepts manuscripts addressing a wide range of themes connected with disability studies, including:
- Legal developments in disability law
- Socio-legal perspectives on disability rights
- Policy frameworks affecting persons with disabilities
- Accessibility and inclusion in governance structures
- Gender and disability studies
- Psychological and sociological approaches to disability
- Historical and political dimensions of disability discourse
- Linguistic and cultural narratives related to disability
- Human rights perspectives on disability jurisprudence
The journal particularly encourages submissions that integrate legal research with broader interdisciplinary analysis.
Categories of Submissions
The journal accepts contributions under the following categories:
- Articles (6000 to 10000 words)
- Essays and comments (4000 to 6000 words)
- Case comments and legislative comments (4000 to 6000 words)
- Book reviews (3000 to 4000 words)
All submissions must present original and in-depth analysis of contemporary issues in disability law and related disciplines.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must be made in English and should be accompanied by an abstract of 250 to 300 words explaining the novelty and contribution of the manuscript. Authors must clearly indicate how their work advances existing scholarship in the field.
Co-authorship is permitted for up to one co-author. Manuscripts must be anonymised and should not contain any identifying details of the author within the main document.
The main text should be in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10, with single spacing. Citations must follow the HPNLU-Shimla Citation Style and should be provided only through footnotes.
Authors are advised to avoid lengthy quotations and excessive footnotes. References to non-authoritative sources such as blogs or general websites are not permitted. Submissions exceeding 10 percent similarity may be rejected during the review process.
Cover Letter Requirement
Authors are required to submit a cover letter along with their manuscript. The cover letter should include the title of the paper, author details, institutional affiliation, and a declaration confirming that the submission is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
Proper acknowledgment of sources must be ensured in all submissions.
Terms and Conditions
Contributors must ensure that their submissions are original and do not violate copyright restrictions. The copyright of accepted manuscripts will vest with Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla.
Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation of external material. Any violation of copyright or academic integrity norms may result in rejection of the submission.
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Important Date
Last date for submission: 15 July 2026
Contact Details
For submission-related queries:
Email: editorjds@hpnlu.ac.in
Additional contact persons:
Dr Sachin Sharma (Editor)
sachinsharma@hpnlu.ac.in
Ashpinder Kaur (Student Member)
+91 98762 13792
Samia Mirza (Student Member)
+91 63062 05121
Application Procedure
Interested contributors are required to submit their manuscripts in MS Word (.docx) format via email using the subject line:
Submission to HPNLU-JDS-V3 <Title of Contribution>
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editorjds@hpnlu.ac.in