The Journal of Law and Social Sciences (HNLU JLSS) invites submissions for Volume XII, Issue I (2026) from academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students.
HNLU JLSS is accepting Articles, Essays, Case Notes, and Legislative Commentaries on contemporary legal and socio-political issues.
About Hidayatullah National Law University
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is one of India’s leading National Law Universities, known for its contributions to legal education, research, and policy discourse. The university regularly promotes academic engagement through journals, conferences, seminars, and research initiatives that encourage critical legal scholarship.
Through its flagship academic publications, HNLU seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions on contemporary legal, social, and governance-related issues.
About HNLU Journal of Law and Social Sciences (HNLU JLSS)
The Journal of Law and Social Sciences (HNLU JLSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. The journal provides a platform for legal scholars, academicians, practitioners, and researchers to contribute meaningful scholarship on emerging legal and socio-political developments.
For Volume XII, Issue I (2026), the journal invites original and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to legal research and interdisciplinary discourse.
Submission Categories
Articles
- Word Limit: 5,000–10,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
- Comprehensive and in-depth analysis of a legal theme or issue.
Essays
- Word Limit: 3,000–5,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
- Focused discussion on contemporary legal or socio-political issues.
Case Notes and Legislative Commentaries
- Word Limit: 2,000–7,000 words (inclusive of footnotes)
- Analytical examination of judicial decisions, legislative developments, or policy changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Submissions are invited from:
- Academicians.
- Legal scholars.
- Practising lawyers.
- Research scholars.
- Students.
- Domain experts.
Submission Guidelines
Abstract and Keywords
- Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
- Manuscripts must include 7–10 keywords.
- Abstract and keywords are included within the prescribed word count.
Authorship Rules
- Maximum two authors are permitted per submission.
- One author may submit only one manuscript, either individually or as a co-author.
Formatting Requirements
- Font: Times New Roman.
- Font Size: 12 for main text and 10 for footnotes.
- Line Spacing: 1.5 for main text and 1.0 for footnotes.
- Citation Style: Latest edition of The Bluebook.
- Headings and sub-headings should be bold and numbered in the prescribed format.
- All paragraphs following headings should begin from the margin without indentation.
File Format
- Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format.
- File Name Format: Author Name_Title of Submission (e.g., Amit_Kumar_Criminal_Justice_System).
Publication Policy
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
- Plagiarised or copyright-infringing content will be rejected.
- Selected manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Authors grant exclusive copyright to HNLU upon submission.
- Requests for withdrawal after final acceptance will not be entertained.
- Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript before acceptance must inform the journal through the designated email address.
What You Will Gain
- Opportunity to publish in a reputed law journal.
- Double-blind peer-reviewed publication experience.
- Academic recognition among legal scholars and practitioners.
- Enhancement of research and publication credentials.
- Platform to contribute to contemporary legal discourse.
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Submission Procedure
Interested contributors may submit their manuscripts through:
- Deadline: 5 July 2026
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