DBRANLU Law Review Journal (Students’ Edition)

About the Institution

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, was established by the State Government of Haryana in 2019 through State Legislature Act No. 15. The university stands as a premier institution reflecting India’s commitment to justice and constitutional values.

Strategically located with excellent connectivity to Delhi, it offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes, combining academic rigour with ethical and social awareness.

The university houses eleven specialised research centres, three dedicated cells, and a Legal Aid Clinic, fostering holistic legal education and community engagement. Its modern, eco-friendly campus embodies Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of law as a means of social transformation.

Through MoUs with institutions such as V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, and the University of Waikato, New Zealand, the university promotes collaboration and global exposure.

About the Call for Papers

The DBRANLU Law Review Journal (Students’ Edition) is a student-run, double-blind peer-reviewed journal aimed at promoting legal scholarship, research, and intellectual discourse among law students and emerging legal academics across India.

The journal is now inviting submissions for its inaugural edition (Volume I). It seeks to provide a meaningful space for student voices in legal academia, upholding high standards of academic integrity, originality, and scholarly rigour.

Themes and Sub-Themes

The journal welcomes original contributions across diverse and broad fields of law, including constitutional law, corporate law, technology law, environmental law, human rights, and international law, along with contemporary developments in law. Interdisciplinary perspectives are also strongly encouraged.

The sub-themes include:

• Constitutional Law
  • Fundamental rights and duties jurisprudence
  • Constitutional amendments and judicial review
  • Interpretation of Constitutional Articles
  • Social justice and affirmative action

• Criminal Law & Justice
  • Criminal procedure reforms and New Criminal Laws
  • Prison reforms and rehabilitation of prisoners
  • Digital governance, cybercrime, and law in the digital age
  • Women, children, and the criminal justice system

• Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Corporate governance and accountability
  • Competition law and antitrust regulation
  • Insolvency and bankruptcy frameworks
  • Securities regulation and capital markets

• Contemporary Development in Law
  • Technology law, cyber law, data protection, and privacy regulations
  • Artificial intelligence and algorithmic accountability
  • Analysis of recent legislative, regulatory, and policy developments across multidisciplinary fields
  • Emerging trends in Intellectual Property Rights, sports, and media laws

Note: The aforementioned sub-themes are suggestive in nature; contributors may submit research papers on any other relevant topic within the broader theme.

Who can Submit?

The journal welcomes submissions from law students and emerging legal academics across India. Each submission may have a maximum of two contributors — one Author and one Co-Author. Guest authors may also contribute and may exceed the word limit if necessary.

How to Submit?

Submissions must be made via the official submission portal given at the end of the post (or by scanning the QR code provided in the brochure). The following documents must be submitted together:

• Main manuscript with title (without any author identification)
• Separate cover letter with author details and institutional affiliation
• Originality/Plagiarism Report (Turnitin)
• Undertaking form (available via QR code)

Deadline

April 20, 2026

Submission Categories

The journal accepts research papers, articles, and essays on legal topics. The length of submissions shall be as per the category selected, exclusive of the abstract and footnotes. Guest authors may exceed the specified limit if necessary.

Submission Guidelines

• Content Requirements
  • Submissions must be unpublished and original works of the author(s) and must not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
  • Each submission must include an abstract not exceeding 300 words, briefly outlining the research question, methodology, key arguments, and conclusions.
  • Authors must include 3–5 keywords that accurately reflect the content of the submission.
  • All relevant sources must be hyperlinked wherever possible; where an online source is unavailable, citations must be provided through footnotes.
  • All footnotes must conform to OSCOLA (4th Edition) referencing style.
  • Manuscripts must not contain any metadata or identifying information.
  • Author details (name, institutional affiliation, year of study/designation, email address, and phone number) must be provided in a separate cover letter accompanying the manuscript.

• Formatting Requirements
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: Headings & Sub-headings — 14 pt; Body Text — 12 pt; Footnotes — 10 pt
  • Headings: Level 1 — Justified, Caps, Bold; Level 2 — Justified, Bold; Level 3 — Justified, Italics, Underlined
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides (A4 size)
  • Abstract: Justified alignment
  • Keywords: Listed below the abstract, italicised and bold
  • Submissions must be submitted in both Microsoft Word (.doc) and PDF format

Processing Charges

No processing or publication charges are mentioned in the brochure. The DBRANLU Law Review Journal (Students’ Edition) appears to operate as a free-to-submit, student-run academic initiative.

General Instructions

• Any submission with a similarity score of 10% or above (as per UGC guidelines) shall be summarily rejected.
• AI-generated content must be less than 5% and may only be used to enhance language, not for substantive content.
• Authors must submit a plagiarism report (via Turnitin) along with the manuscript.
• The number of contributors is limited to a maximum of two — one Author and one Co-Author.
• Post-publication, authors retain the right to publish modified versions elsewhere, with due attribution to The DBRANLU Law Review Journal (Students’ Edition).
• The Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to interpret and enforce guidelines and to accept or reject submissions at any stage of the editorial process.
• Authors may expect an initial response within two weeks of submission. The Editorial Board will endeavour to complete the full review process within six weeks of the submission deadline.

Contact Details

For queries, contact the journal at: slrj@dbranlu.ac.in

Student Editors:

• Ms. Advityaa Makkar (Editor) +918800901810
• Mr. Arnav Tyagi (Managing Editor) +918813070923
• Mr. Harsh Raj (Senior Editor) +917800929688
• Mr. Arsh Khan (Junior Editor) +917414894664
• Mr. Navin Dudi (Junior Editor) +916378005395
• Mr. Mohit Sangwan (Assistant Editor) +91 8000013347
• Ms. Radhika Chawla (Assistant Editor)+91 7082029067

Click here to submit!