Call for Papers | Centre for Regulatory Studies’s LEPR Journal | NLUD

The Centre for Regulatory Studies (CRS) at National Law University,
Delhi, is inviting submissions for its inaugural edition (Volume I) flagship journal.

About the Centre for Regulatory Studies

Centre for Regulatory Studies is a pioneering institution established to address a critical national need: building robust regulatory capacity for a modern market economy. The Centre was established through the visionary leadership of Dr. M.S. Sahoo, the eminent former Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). His foundational work established the Centre as a cornerstone for regulatory scholarship in India. Today, this prestigious legacy is carried forward under the able direction of Dr. Raghav Pandey.

About the Law Economics and Policy Law Economics and Policy Review

The Law Economics and Policy Review (LEPR) is the flagship journal of the Centre for Regulatory Studies (CRS) at National Law University, Delhi. The LEPR is dedicated to advancing the academic and professional discourse surrounding regulatory institutions and the broader interplay of law, economics, and policy. We request you to publish the following call for blog on your esteemed website.

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Introduction

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Submissions must be unpublished and original works of the author(s).
2. The length of submissions shall be between 4,000 and 10,000 words (exclusive of abstract and footnotes).
3. Each submission must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 500 words, briefly outlining the idea, structure, and key conclusions of the paper.
4. Authors must ensure that all relevant sources are hyperlinked; wherever an online source is unavailable, the citation must be provided through footnotes. All footnotes must conform to the OSCOLA (4th Edition) referencing style.
5. Submissions must be made in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
6. Any submission with a similarity score of 15% or above shall be summarily rejected, unless the author provides cogent reasons explaining the same.
7. Manuscripts must not contain any metadata or identifying information.

FORMATTING GUIDELINES

To ensure uniformity, authors must adhere to the following formatting requirements:

1. Font: Times New Roman or Garamond
2. Font Size: 16 (Headings); 12 (Sub-headings and Body Text)
3. Headings:

• Level 1 Sub-headings – Centre-aligned, Small Caps, Underlined
• Level 2 Sub-headings – Left-aligned, Bold
• Level 3 Sub-headings – Left-aligned, Underlined

4. Line Spacing: 1.5
5. Margins: 1 inch on all sides (A4 size)
6. Footnotes: Times New Roman/Garamond, Size 10, Spacing 6 pt (Before and After)
7. Abstract: Italicised and Centre-aligned

DEADLINE

The deadline for submissions is 15th March 2026. The Editorial Board will endeavour to review and process all submissions within six weeks of the submission deadline.

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CONTACT US

In case of any query, contact at crs@nludelhi.ac.in