Call for Papers: NUSRL Journal of Human Rights (Vol. 3)
About NUSRL, Ranchi
The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, was established in 2010 under Jharkhand Act No. 4 of 2010 as the 14th National Law University in India. The university is dedicated to comprehensive legal education and fostering academic excellence.
About the Centre for Research in Human Rights and Subaltern Studies (CHRSS)
The CHRSS at NUSRL is committed to human rights protection and social justice, as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. It serves as a platform for research, advocacy, and policy recommendations on human rights issues.
About the NUSRL Journal of Human Rights
The NUSRL Journal of Human Rights is a peer-reviewed publication exploring global human rights issues through legal, political, and social lenses. The third volume invites submissions from:
- Academicians
- Legal Practitioners
- Researchers
- Postgraduate & Undergraduate Law Students
Call for Papers – Submission Categories
Research Papers (5000-8000 words)
- Comprehensive legal analysis on human rights issues.
- Co-authorship (up to two authors) permitted.
Articles (3000-4000 words)
- Focused discussions on emerging trends & challenges in human rights.
- Co-authorship not permitted.
Case Law Analysis (2000-3000 words)
- Critical examination of key judgments affecting human rights.
- Co-authorship not permitted.
All submissions must include an abstract (max. 250 words) with keywords.
Themes for Submission
- Violation of Human Rights & the Subverted Rule of Law
- Mob Lynching & Human Rights
- Subaltern & Vulnerable Groups’ Fight for Rights
- Indigenous Rights & Human Rights
- Migration & Human Rights
- Criminal Justice Administration & Human Rights Violations
- International Human Rights Laws & Domestic Relevance
- COVID-19 & Human Rights Violations
- Women’s Rights & Human Rights
- Human Trafficking & Human Rights
- Any other contemporary Human Rights issue
Submission Guidelines
Formatting Requirements
- Font: Times New Roman
- Font Size: 12
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Referencing Style: Bluebook, 21st Edition
- File Format: .doc or .docx (No PDFs accepted)
Plagiarism Policy
No plagiarism allowed. Papers found plagiarized will be rejected immediately.
Copyright Transfer
- Authors must transfer copyright to NUSRL by signing and scanning a copyright form provided by CHRSS, NUSRL after manuscript submission.
How to Submit?
- Submit your paper through the official Google Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8GZvW7GUZbJoen27P9V2MgdL19pks3VbN6pudNrvaqRkVOg/viewform
- Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025
Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTzQK4X9R5CvbLXr4VskoWnMDy49CqfQ/view
Contribute to the evolving discourse on Human Rights with your research.
