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Call for Papers: VBCL Law Review 2024, ISSN: 2456-0480, UGC-CARE Listed (GROUP 1) Journal

Vaikunta Baliga College of Law a unit of Dr. T.M.A.Pai Foundation, Manipal affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi, ever since its inception in 1957 has carved a niche for itself in the horizon of legal education by imparting quality legal education. The college is offering both 3 year and 5 year LL.B, P.G. Diploma in Cyber and Information Technology Law.The Editorial Board of the Law Review invites articles on legal issues having contemporary importance, case comments and book review for the 9th issue. Authors are requested to adhere strictly to guidelines regarding foot notes.

Submissions of scholarly, original and unpublished written works from persons across the legal profession-academicians, students and research scholars are invited to the 9th issue of the Journal.


ABOUT THE JOURNAL

The primary aim of the journal is to publish high quality research papers from among the legal fraternity. The journal anticipates scholarly submissions on contemporary issues of Law.


IMPORTANT DATES

  • Last date for submission of Research Papers: 30.09.2024

  • Communication of review findings of the Editorial Board: 30.10.2024

  • Date of re-submission of the Revised Paper: 15.11.2024

  • Confirmation of acceptance for Publication: 30.11.2024


CATEGORIES FOR SUBMISSION

Submissions can be made under the following categories:

 

  • Articles: 4000 - 8000 words- The article must be an in depth analysis of a legal issue of relevance. It should include valid Source of reference and contributions in the form of alternatives and suggestions.

  • Short Notes: 3000 - 4000 words- The short notes must be an analysis of contemporary legal issue and should include valid footnotes.

  • Case comments: 1000-3000 words-The case comment must be an analysis of a recent judgment.

  • Book Reviews: 1000 - 3000 words-The review must be a crisp account of a recently published book in any area of  Law, including the issues explored and related arguments of the author.

 

NOTE TO AUTHORS

The prescribed word limits are inclusive of footnotes. Submissions are expected to be in conformity with the guidelines listed below. Kindly go through them carefully before mailing your submissions. We promptly acknowledge the receipt of submissions and a decision on publication takes a minimum of three months approximately. 

 

GUIDELINES FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are to be made in electronic form and should be sent to vbcllawreview@gmail.com. All submissions for the current issue must reach us on or before 30.09.2024.

Each Article is expected to be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words and 5 key words. The abstract must highlight the importance of the issue, main arguments and the conclusions of the Article. No abstract is required for the Short Notes.

All entries must be accompanied by a covering letter stating the title, author’s full name, and designation and contact details.

By submitting the article, the author is presumed to undertake a declaration to the effect that the article has not been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Editorial Board. After blind Peer –Review and Plagiarism Checking, authors of the selected papers will be intimated within 30 days from the date of article submission.


STYLE AND FORMATTING GUIDELINES

Format: The submissions must be in MS Word (.doc) format. All submissions must be 1.5 lines spaced in Times New Roman.

Main text should be in font size 12 and footnotes in font size 10.

Page set up A4 sheet

Text alignment: Justified

Mode of Citation: OSCOLA Citation Format

Titles: The main title must be centered and typed in bold capitals with 14 font size. The section titles must be in bold capitals. The titles and sub-titles must be uniform, concise and descriptive.

Quotations: Quotations should be clearly indicated and should always be accurate. Use double inverted commas for quotations and single inverted comma for quotations within quotations.

Foreign Words: Foreign words not currently absorbed into the English language should be italicized, e.g., inter alia, bona fide, et al, ad hoc etc.

References: Endnotes are not allowed. The authors are entirely responsible for accuracy of facts and citations.


Please send your research papers to: vbcllawreview@gmail.com.


For any queries please contact

Editor-in –Chief:

Prof. Raghunath K.S.

Principal

 

Associate Editor:

Smt. Surekha K.

Mob: 9844098054

Assistant Editor:

Dr. Jayamol P.S.

Mob: 6363768001

 


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