Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow invites original manuscripts for publication in Volume 18 of the RMLNLU Journal on the theme Energy Laws and Sustainable Development: Global Perspectives.
About Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow is one of India’s premier National Law Universities established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to advance legal education, professional training, and interdisciplinary legal research. Over the years, the university has built a strong reputation for academic excellence through its research centres, conferences, and scholarly publications addressing contemporary legal challenges.
The RMLNLU Journal (ISSN: 0975-9549) is the flagship academic journal of the university and is indexed in the UGC-CARE List and the Indian Citation Index. The journal is also accessible through leading legal research databases such as SCC Online and the SHODHPRAVAH Institutional Repository. These platforms significantly enhance the visibility and citation value of published work, making the journal a recognised forum for serious academic engagement in emerging areas of law.
Publication in the RMLNLU Journal provides contributors with an opportunity to participate in scholarly debates on complex regulatory developments and strengthens research credentials within academic, professional, and policy-making communities.
About the Call for Papers
The Editorial Board of the RMLNLU Journal invites original and unpublished manuscripts for Volume 18 addressing contemporary legal developments in energy regulation and sustainable development governance.
Rapid transitions in global energy systems have created new legal challenges involving climate obligations, renewable infrastructure expansion, technological innovation, and international cooperation frameworks. Legal scholarship plays a critical role in analysing these developments and supporting policy responses aligned with sustainability commitments and regulatory transformation.
This volume seeks contributions that examine evolving legal structures governing energy transition from domestic, comparative, and international perspectives. Authors are encouraged to engage with emerging institutional frameworks, regulatory innovations, and policy initiatives shaping sustainable development in the energy sector.
The journal particularly welcomes analytical and policy-oriented submissions that examine the intersection of environmental governance, technological change, and regulatory reform in both national and transnational contexts.
Theme
Energy Laws and Sustainable Development: Global Perspectives
Suggested Sub-Themes
Climate change governance and energy transition
Comparative perspectives on national energy policies
Energy justice and equitable access to energy
India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and its legal framework
International energy law and global cooperation mechanisms
Legal regulation of smart grids and AI-driven energy management
PM Surya Ghar Yojana and rooftop solar policy assessment
Regulatory challenges in emerging energy technologies
Renewable energy laws and policy frameworks
Sustainable Development Goals and energy governance
Other contemporary issues related to international energy law and sustainability regulation.
Categories of Submissions
The journal invites submissions in the following categories:
Articles
Essays
Notes and comments
Submissions are expected to demonstrate originality, analytical depth, and engagement with contemporary legal developments relevant to the theme of the volume.
Eligibility Criteria
Submissions are invited from:
Teachers and academicians
Senior lawyers and jurists
Practising advocates
Advocates submitting manuscripts must clearly mention their court affiliation along with their Bar Registration Number.
Submissions from students are not accepted for this volume of the journal.
Single authorship will be given preference. However, co-authorship is permitted only for research articles and limited to a maximum of two authors. Co-authorship is not permitted for case comments, notes, or similar shorter submissions.
Preference may also be given to contributors who have not published in the RMLNLU Journal during the years 2024 and 2025.
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts must be original and unpublished and should not be under consideration with any other journal at the time of submission.
All submissions must be made in English and comply with the prescribed formatting requirements:
Font: Times New Roman
Font size (text): 12
Line spacing: 1.15
Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing
Each manuscript must include an abstract between 350 and 500 words along with five keywords.
Word limits are as follows:
Articles: 3000–5000 words
Notes and comments: 2000–3000 words
Citations must follow the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (21st Edition).
The similarity index must remain within 10 percent in accordance with the UGC Academic Integrity Regulations, 2018. The AI-generated content percentage must also remain within 10 percent, and excessive generative AI usage is not permissible under the submission policy.
Important Dates
Submission deadline: May 30, 2026
Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts sufficiently in advance of the deadline to ensure consideration during the editorial review process.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
Academicians working in environmental and energy law
Practising advocates engaged in regulatory and infrastructure matters
Jurists contributing to sustainability governance discourse
Researchers specialising in climate policy and energy transition
Policy professionals working on renewable energy frameworks
Experts analysing international cooperation in energy regulation
Publication in the RMLNLU Journal provides contributors with an opportunity to engage with a recognised peer-reviewed platform indexed in major academic databases and contributes significantly to research visibility in specialised legal domains.
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