About the University
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, established in 2006 by a legislative act, is a National Law University dedicated to being a centre of excellence in legal education.
About the Journal
The CASIHR Journal on Human Rights Practice (JHRP) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal (ISSN: 2581-4834) published by the Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR), RGNUL. The journal aims to enrich the literature on Human Rights and provide a platform for academicians, professionals, and students to contribute research, analysis, and discussion in this field. It welcomes long articles, short articles/essays, book reviews, and case comments related to Human Rights.
Call for Papers
CASIHR invites submissions for Volume 9, Issues I & II of the journal. This volume is not theme-specific, allowing authors to write on any topic within the broad ambit of Human Rights. Manuscripts will undergo initial screening followed by a double-blind peer review by experts. Final selection depends on this rigorous process.
Focus Areas
Submissions must focus on Human Rights and add to contemporary discourse. Empirical research is particularly encouraged.
Submission Categories & Word Limits
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Long Articles: 7,000–8,000 words
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Short Articles / Essays: 5,000–6,000 words
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Case Comments: 3,000–4,000 words
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Book Reviews: 1,500–2,500 words
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Abstracts: 250–300 words (exclusive of footnotes)
Formatting & Citation Guidelines
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Manuscripts must be in English, submitted as soft copies via email: casihr@rgnul.ac.in
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Body text: Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.5
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Footnotes: Times New Roman, font size 10, single line spacing
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Citation style: Bluebook (19th & 20th editions)
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Co-authorship allowed for up to two authors
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Book reviews must include: author/editor name, book title, publication place, publisher, year, page count, and price
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Plagiarism must be under 10% (UGC norms)
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Submit manuscripts only in .doc or .docx formats
Review Process
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Editor performs an initial review for relevance to Human Rights
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Manuscripts then undergo peer review (3–4 weeks)
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Based on reviewers’ feedback, manuscripts may be accepted, returned for revisions, or rejected
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Revised manuscripts are resubmitted and reviewed again
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Accepted manuscripts are forwarded for publication
Submission Requirements
Email submissions must include a cover letter with:
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Author(s) name(s)
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Designation(s)
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Institution name(s) and address(es)
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Contact details (address and mobile number)
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Undertaking of originality and copyright transfer compliant with UGC and RGNUL rules
Deadline
All submissions must be received by 5th October 2025, 11:59 PM.
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