Introduction

We are pleased to announce that UPES Law Review has successfully launched its 6th Volume on the theme of ‘Contemporary Issues in Law and Policy’. The journal is now entering its 7th cycle and we are delighted to invite submissions from academicians, professionals, industry experts etc., on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – Transformation of Law and Justice in the last 75 years’. ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is an initiative of the Indian government to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive independent India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey and they also have the power and potential to activate India 2.0, fueled by the spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India’s socio-cultural, political and economic identity. One of the primary focus of this celebration is to document our unsung heroes, lesser known personalities and places that have made invaluable contributions in the freedom struggle of India. The period after Indian independence was one of great optimism, as the basic institutional structure for development was put in place through the enunciation of new policies, setting up of new institutions, and enactment of the basic legal structure underlying economic activities. A certain degree of success was achieved during this period in rousing a somnolent economy, with economic planning, import substitution and self-reliance as the basic guiding principles. However, resting on our past laurels is not enough, it is pertinent for everyone to develop India in the coming times and particularly the legal fraternity should get into action so that the suppressed and oppressed people in our country get their entitlements without any dilution or diversion. The upcoming Volume wants to invite legal scholarship that can highlight the transformation of law and policy over the last few decades, the evolution of justice administration in the country and its ultimate impact on common man’s access to justice. The following sub-themes are suggested: 

  • Evolution of justice administration in the last 75 years 
  • Evolution of intellectual property rights in the post TRIPS era
  • Evolution of labour laws in industrial establishments.
  • Gender neutrality and women empowerment 
  • Evolution of ‘corporate criminal liability’ 
  • Constitutional challenges in the last 75 years 

Note: The above sub-themes are only illustrative. UPES Law Review would welcome papers on other topics related to ‘Transformation of Law and Justice in the last 75 years’. 

About the Journal 

UPES Law Review is the leading academic annual peer reviewed journal emanating and embracing legal scholarship, of School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, published by Eastern Book Company. It had its inception in 2013 when it published its first volume and received the ISSN Number: 2347-9620 and RNI number. Its superior reputation is reflected in the excellent quality of the articles published by academicians, industry experts, law experts and scholars in its previous four editions and this flagship journal is about to enter its seventh publication cycle this year with a special theme “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – Transformation of Law and Justice in the last 75 years”. The Law Review does not only maintain its high standards for publication but also the highest level of integrity, transparency and consistency and has been working towards creating a landscape to promote qualitative and scholarly research. 

Important Dates

  • Submission of Extended Abstract: 15th March 2022 
  • Communication of Acceptance of Abstract: 2nd April 2022 
  • Submission of Full Paper: 10th June 2022 
  • Publication of the Volume: Oct/Nov 2022

Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions can be in the form of articles, research papers and short notes. The acceptable word limit should not exceed: 
  • Long Articles/Research Papers: 7000 to 9000 words (inclusive of footnotes) 
  • Short Articles/Short Notes: 4000 to 5000 words (inclusive of footnotes) 
  • All the submissions must consist of an Extended Abstract of not more than 1000 words, which shall comprise of central research question to be examined in the proposed research paper along with the proposed title and keywords. The abstract will not be included in the word limit. 
  • A submission can be co-authored by a maximum of two people. Submissions are invited from academicians, practitioners, industry experts and research scholars. 
Format & Citation Guidelines
  • Submission in a Microsoft Word-compatible format (.doc or .docx preferred). 
  • Font type and size of main text must be in Times New Roman 12 point font. 
  • Main title should be in full capitals, bold and centered 16 point font. 
  • Sub-titles should be in sentence case, bold and 12 point font.
  • Footnotes should be in Times New Roman font size 10. 
  • Citation must be in Bluebook Uniform Style of Citation (20th edition). 
Submission Procedure
  • Authors are requested to send their original, unpublished submissions in .doc/.docx format to upeslawreview@ddn.upes.ac.in 
  • The name of the file must contain Name of the Author(s) + Title of the Submission. 
  • The submissions must be accompanied by a covering letter bearing the following information:
  • Full Name of the Author(s) 
  • Position /Designation 
  • Institutional Affiliations (if any) 
  • Contact Details of the Author(s) 
Publication Policy
  • The submissions should be original work of the authors and must not be published elsewhere. Submissions with plagiarized content and copyright issues will be rejected out rightly. 
  • By sending the submissions to UPES Law Review, the author(s) agree to assign exclusive copyright in the work to UPES Law Review It shall be entitled to, without limitation, publish and reproduce the submission (or part(s) thereof) in any manner it sees fit (with due acknowledgement to the author) subject to the doctrine of fair use as enumerated under the Copyright Act. 
  • The editors reserve the right to edit the submissions (or part(s) thereof) for publication without permission from or further notice to the author. 
  • After initial screening, short-listed submissions will go through a double blind peer review process and the final selection will be based on that procedure. 
For any Query or Clarification, Contact
  • Managing Editor 
  • Dr. Shilpika Pandey 
  • Email: spandey@ddn.upes.ac.in 
  • Phone Number: +91 9650604597

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