Call for Papers: Aditya Journal of Legal Studies (ISSN 3140-0124), Volume 1, Issue 2 (General Issue, No Publication Fee)

The Aditya Journal of Legal Studies (AJLS) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly print journal published by Aditya College of Law, Bengaluru (recognised by the Government of Karnataka, approved by the Bar Council of India and affiliated to Karnataka State Law University). It provides a platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers and students to engage with contemporary legal issues. The inaugural issue, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026), has been published, and AJLS now invites submissions for Volume 1, Issue 2.

Volume 1, Issue 2 is a General Issue (Open Theme). Submissions are invited on any aspect of law, including but not limited to:

• Constitutional Law and Public Policy
• Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration
• Corporate and Commercial Law
• Human Rights and Social Justice
• Environmental Law and Climate Governance
• Technology, AI, and Data Privacy Laws
• International Law and Dispute Resolution
• Family Law and Gender Justice
• Legal Theory and Jurisprudence
• Interdisciplinary and Comparative Legal Studies

Interdisciplinary and comparative legal studies are strongly encouraged.

• Long Articles: 5,000 to 8,000 words (including footnotes); academics, practitioners, researchers.
• Short Articles / Essays: 3,000 to 5,000 words (including footnotes); academics, practitioners, researchers.
• Notes and Comments: 2,000 to 4,000 words (including footnotes); law students (UG/PG).
• Case Comments / Legislative Comments: 1,500 to 3,000 words (including footnotes); open to all.

Co-authorship is permitted up to two authors for articles/essays and up to two authors for notes/comments.

• Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) only.
• Font and spacing: Times New Roman, 12 pt for text and 10 pt for footnotes; 1.5 line spacing for text and single spacing for footnotes.
• Citation style: ILI (Indian Law Institute) Citation Style, latest edition. Footnotes must conform strictly to ILI rules; speaking footnotes are not permitted.
• Abstract of 150 to 250 words with 4 to 6 keywords.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism above 10% (10% for AI-generated content) leads to immediate rejection. The complete paper must be sent with a plagiarism report.
• Provide a separate cover page with the title of the paper, author(s) name(s), designation, affiliation and ORCID (if any), email and mobile number.

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review by domain experts after an initial screening by the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board may suggest revisions, and its decision is final; submitting a paper does not guarantee selection. Upon acceptance and publication, copyright vests with the Journal while authors retain moral rights. Simultaneous submissions to other journals, conferences or platforms are strictly prohibited. A certificate of publication is provided to all authors and co-authors.

There is no publication fee for Volume 1, Issue 2. AJLS is a print-only journal with no e-version; authors and co-authors who wish to receive an individual print copy must pay the requisite amount, including print and postage costs.

Email the complete paper with the plagiarism report to alr.editor@adityacollegeoflaw.com by 31 October 2026, with the subject line: "Submission - AJLS Vol 1 Issue 2 - [Category] - [Author Name]".