Call for Papers by HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security: Submit by March 25

About HPNLU

Himachal Pradesh National Law University Shimla is an Indian public law school and a National Law University located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the 20th National Law University established in India.

About the Journal

HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security (JCLS) is an annual double-blind peer-reviewed journal of the Centre for Cyber Laws and Security, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. The Journal aims to promote a robust platform for legal minds, such as academicians, professionals, practitioners, and researchers all over the country, to showcase their critical thinking and analytical abilities to positively contribute to the emergent discourse surrounding Cyber Laws and Security. The scope of this journal is to extend a forum wherein the intellectual discourse is produced concerning Cyber Laws, Cybercrime, and Cyber Security trends of today’s times and their impact on the administration of justice. These intellectual contributions are called upon to siphon the efforts and to propel better policies for Cyber Laws and Cyber Security. 

About the Opportunity

The HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security (JCLS) (Volume – 1) is launching the maiden issue of its annual publication, HPNLU Journal of Cyber Laws and Security (JCLS) (Volume 1). In this regard, submissions, under different categories, are invited from interested faculty members, research scholars, judges, Legal and IT professionals, and students. The last date for submission of contribution is March 25th, 2024. Selection of entries shall be based on double-blind peer review. Queries about submission of papers and related matters may be directed to [email protected].  The submission shall be accepted only through email, and the same needs to be captioned as “Submission to HPNLU-JCLS<Title of Contribution>”.

Categories for Submission

The contribution may be made in the form of Research Papers / Articles, Essays & Comments and Book Reviews. The contribution, in the given category, should be a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of contemporary issues related to Cyber Laws and Cyber Security

The following word limits should be observed:

• Articles (6000-10000 words)
• Essays and Comments (4000-6000 words)
• Book Review (3000-4000 words) (Contribution under this Category is required to be made along with the new hard copy of the Book).

Submission Guidelines

• Theme: There is no specific theme(s) or topic(s) for the Volume. All submissions relating to Cyber Laws, Cyber Security, and legal professional skills, directly or otherwise, are welcome.
• Submission in electronic form: All contributions have to be submitted in electronic form. The manuscript should be typed in MS Office double-spaced, with a left margin of one and a half inches, and sent to [email protected].
• Abstract: The abstract of the paper in 250-300 words should be sent along with the electronic submissions.
• Covering Letter: The author (s) must send a covering letter mentioning the title of the paper, name, designation, and details of the author(s) as well as institutional affiliation. The author(s) are compulsorily required to make a solemn declaration about the originality of the manuscript and that the same has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
• Communication of Acceptance: The decision on the acceptance of the paper for publication will be that of the Editorial Board, which shall be final. The communication shall be made electronically. The Editorial Board reserves the right of publication and a manuscript may be rejected from publication in the final stage(s).
• Contact: Himachal Pradesh National Law University, 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway, Ghandal District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India  – 171014. Ph. 0177-2779802, 0177-2779803, Fax:0177- 2779802. Email: [email protected]
• Last Date of Submission: The last date for submission is March 25^th, 2024.

Style Requirements

• Citation: For citation and references, the HPNLU Citation Style or the Bluebook, A Uniform System of Citation (20th Edn.), should be strictly followed. The HPNLU Citation Style is available here. It can also be used for the paper in case of any confusion vis-a-vis format and footnoting.
• Lengthy Quotations discouraged: Author(s) should avoid long quotations and keep them at a minimum wherever necessary with full and proper acknowledgment.
• Footnotes: Lengthy and multi-paragraphed footnotes are discouraged. The citations must mention the page(s) of the source, and in cases where Court Judgments are referred to, the footnote should also mention the paragraph of the judgment in addition to the page number of the Reporter.
• Websites: Only authoritative and authentic websites may be cited. References to internet sources, such as Wikipedia, blogs, commercial websites, etc., are not acceptable.

Terms and Condition

The authors must comply with the following terms and conditions:

• The manuscripts should be well researched/documented following the above-mentioned style of citation for footnotes.
• The manuscripts should be the original work of the contributor and not a compilation of pre-existing works on the subject. It should not amount to the violation of others’ copyright. The contributor has to give a declaration as to the originality of the work.
• All the manuscripts shall be subject to plagiarism check. The manuscript shall have a Similarity Index of less than 10 percent.
• The copyright in all articles published in the journal shall vest in the owner of JCLS, i.e. HPNLU, Shimla.
• The views adopted from other sources and others’ work must be quoted and sufficiently acknowledged.
• Paraphrasing another author’s work shall not be considered as original work.
• The Contributor has to cover the risk of being sued for copyright, defamation, or contempt and shall be liable to suffer the losses if caused by violating copyright.