Call For Papers | NLUJ’s Journal on Corporate Law and Governance [Volume IX | Issue I; ISSN: 0976-0369]: Submit by Mar 10

About NLU Jodhpur

National Law University, Jodhpur is a public law school and a National Law University established under the National Law University, Jodhpur, Act, 1999 enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature.

About The Journal

The Journal on Corporate Law and Governance (JCLG) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2008 under the aegis of the Centre for Corporate Governance at National Law University, Jodhpur. The Journal was conceived to promote holistic research in areas covered within the broad ambit of corporate law and governance frameworks.

JCLG represents rigorous research, thought-provoking ideas, and high academic standards. It provides a platform for critical analysis of contemporary corporate law issues from both academic and industry perspectives.

The Journal holds ISSN Serial Publication No. 0976-0369 and is indexed on HeinOnline, Manupatra, and SCC Online. In addition to identifying challenges affecting the corporate ecosystem, the Journal seeks to examine and propose workable solutions that may inform regulatory and policy decisions.

About The Institution

National Law University, Jodhpur is an institution of national prominence established under the National Law University, Jodhpur Act, 1999 by the Rajasthan State Legislature. The University aims to advance learning, teaching, research, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of law.

Theme

“India in the Global Governance Matrix: Calibrating Convergence with Domestic Complexities”

Sub-Themes

The following sub-themes are suggestive and non-exhaustive:

1. Redefining Market Integrity: The 2025 Insider Trading Reforms and the New Boundaries of UPSI
2. Guardians of Trust: Reforming the Regulation of Auditors, ESG Raters, and Assurance Providers
3. From Tax Arbitrage to Governance Accountability: Analysing the Section 72A Amendment in Corporate Restructuring
4. Creditor-Driven Insolvency and Corporate Governance: An Analysis of Recent Reforms under the IBC
5. Enhancing Transparency in Group Transactions: SEBI’s Revised Framework for Related Party Transactions (RPTs)
6. Democratizing Ownership: Reforms in Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) and Market Liquidity

Authors may also submit manuscripts on other relevant and contemporary topics within corporate law and governance.

Submission Deadline

10th March, 2026

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions may be in the form of Articles, Notes, Comments, or Case Analyses.
• Articles: More than 4500 words (including footnotes).
• Notes, Comments, and Case Analyses: 2500–4500 words (including footnotes).
• An abstract (maximum 300 words) must accompany all submissions.

Formatting requirements:

• A4 size
• Garamond font, Size 12
• 1.5 line spacing
• Justified alignment
• 1-inch margins on all sides
• Footnotes: Garamond, Size 10, single spacing
• Citations must conform to the Bluebook (20th edition) Uniform System of Citation.
• Manuscripts must not contain any identifying details of the author(s).
• Author details (designation, institutional affiliation, contact information, and address) must be provided in a covering letter.
• Submissions must be original and unpublished. Any form of plagiarism will result in rejection.

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format to: [email protected]

Subject Line: “Submission – [Name of Author] – Volume IX Issue I”

Document Name Format: “[Name of Author(s)] – [Title of Submission]”

The email must include a covering letter with author details.

Editorial Policy

Three-stage blind peer review process.

• Stage 1: Preliminary review for relevance, contemporariness, plagiarism, grammar, and formatting.
• Stage 2: Assessment by Associate Editors based on quality, originality, structure, clarity, language, and references.
• Stage 3: Detailed evaluation by Senior Content Editors.

Acceptance is conditional upon satisfactory incorporation of editorial suggestions. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject submissions until final acceptance is communicated.

Simultaneous submissions are not permitted. Authors must withdraw submissions from other platforms upon acceptance.

JCLG follows an open-access policy. All published articles are freely accessible from the date of publication.

Contact Details

For queries: [email protected]

Editor-in-Chief

Akrati Trivedi +91 80526 77777 [email protected]

Editor-in-Chief Dwija Rajan +91 96387 92807 [email protected]

The brochure is here.