Submission Portal
Submit a Manuscript
Submissions are open year-round across all nine content categories. Every manuscript is pre-screened for similarity and then sent for double-blind peer review.
No publication fee until your manuscript is accepted. Only the plagiarism pre-screening fee is payable upfront.
Step 1 — Choose a category
Categories & Word Limits
| Content Category | Word Limit (excl. footnotes) | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Research Articles | 5,000 – 8,000 words | Abstract 250 words, 5 keywords |
| Legislative Commentaries | 3,000 – 5,000 words | Statute-specific analysis |
| Policy Papers / Policy Briefs | 3,000 – 5,000 words | Recommendations section required |
| Case Commentaries (Case Notes) | 2,500 – 4,000 words | Full case citation mandatory |
| Short Articles / Essays | 1,500 – 3,000 words | Abstract optional |
| Notes | 1,500 – 2,500 words | Focused single-issue treatment |
| Book Reviews | 1,000 – 2,000 words | Book title, author, ISBN, year |
| Book Chapters (Call for Chapters) | 4,000 – 7,000 words | Only against an open call |
| Blog | 800 – 1,500 words | Category B — public stream |
Fees differ by content category and author category. See the full fee grids.
Step 2 — Prepare
Formatting & Citation Rules
- File format
- MS Word (.doc / .docx) only. PDF accepted only for the anonymised copy.
- Body text
- Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, justified.
- Footnotes
- Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing. Speaking footnotes discouraged.
- Citation style
- Indian Law Institute (ILI / JILI) footnoting format throughout.
- Margins
- 1 inch on all sides, A4 page size.
- Anonymity
- No author name, affiliation or acknowledgement anywhere in the manuscript file.
Before you upload
Submission Checklist
- Anonymised manuscript file (no identifying details)
- Separate cover letter with author details and affiliation
- Abstract and keywords within the prescribed limits
- ILI/JILI-compliant footnotes
- Word count within the category limit
- Plagiarism pre-screening fee paid
Manuscripts that fail the checklist are returned without review, and the pre-screening fee is not refunded.
Step 3 — Submit
Manuscript Submission Form
This form is a design-phase preview — nothing is uploaded or saved yet.
What happens next
From Submission to Publication
- 01
Submission received
Acknowledgement with a manuscript ID within 48 hours.
- 02
Plagiarism pre-screening
Turnitin iThenticate report. Similarity above 15% is returned.
- 03
Desk review
Editorial fit and formatting check, ordinarily within 7 days.
- 04
Double-blind peer review
Two reviewers. Standard track 15 days; priority track 3 days.
- 05
Decision & revisions
Accept, revise-and-resubmit, or decline with reasons.
- 06
Publication fee & release
Fee raised only on acceptance; certificate and DOI issued after publication.