About the Journal
The NUSRL Law Review is the flagship peer-reviewed journal of the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi. NLR is committed to advancing rigorous legal scholarship across all branches of law and fostering critical, interdisciplinary discourse.
The journal strictly follows COPE principles and adopts a transparent double-blind peer review process to ensure academic integrity and quality.
Chief Editor: Prof. Dr. Ashok R. Patil, Vice-Chancellor, NUSRL, Ranchi
Editor: Mr. Abhinav Gupta, Faculty, NUSRL, Ranchi
Building on the academic legacy of the NUSRL Journal of Law & Policy, NLR continues to uphold high standards of doctrinal and empirical legal research.
Themes
Submissions are invited on a multidisciplinary basis. Contemporary legal issues are welcome. Preferred themes include:
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Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws
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Artificial Intelligence and Legal Regulation
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Environmental Law and Climate Change Policy
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Human Rights and Social Justice
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Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance
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International Trade Law
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Consumer Laws
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Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Age
Eligibility
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Open to academicians, legal practitioners, and students
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Co-authorship permitted up to two authors (relaxable)
Submission Categories
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Research Papers: Up to 10,000 words
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Long Articles: Above 5,000 words
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Short Articles / Essays: 3,000–5,000 words
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Book Reviews / Case or Legislative Comments: 1,500–3,000 words
Word limits are exclusive of footnotes. Submissions must be analytical and original, not merely descriptive.
Formatting Guidelines
Manuscript
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A4 size, 1-inch margins
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Times New Roman, 12 pt, 0.5 line spacing, justified
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Headings format: I, II (Level 1); A, B (Level 2); 1., 2. (Level 3)
Footnotes
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Times New Roman, 10 pt, 1.0 spacing, justified
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Bluebook 20th Edition citation style
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Prefer SCC or AIR citations for Indian case law
Additional Requirements
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Abstract of up to 250 words
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Five keywords
Submission Guidelines
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Only original and unpublished work is accepted
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Use of AI-generated content is prohibited
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Manuscripts with plagiarism above 15% will be rejected via Turnitin
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Submissions must be in DOCX format
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Manuscript should not contain any identifying information
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File name format: Author Name_Title
Editorial Policy
The review process follows a three-tier double-blind system:
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Preliminary editorial screening
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Substantive peer review
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Final faculty evaluation
The Editorial Board may suggest revisions and reserves the right to reject submissions at any stage.
How to Submit
Submissions must be made through the official Google Form:
Submission Link: https://lnkd.in/gXQS8_uT
Official Journal Website: https://nusrlranchi.ac.in
For queries, write to: nusrllawreview@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Deadline and Review Timeline
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Manuscript Deadline: 31 May 2026
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Review Timeline: Approximately 6 weeks from submission
Contact Persons
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Anurag Kumar: 8340262767
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Snehashis Chatterjee: 7908970475
Official link to post: LINK
