Call for Papers | Vantage Journal by DNLU, Jabalpur [Vol 1, Issue 1]: Submit by Feb 26
Contents
hide
About Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU)
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), established in 2018 under the Madhya Pradesh, Dharmashastra National Law University Act 24 of 2018, is committed to advancing high-quality, value-based legal education. With a strong emphasis on research, scholarship, mooting culture, and practical legal training, DNLU provides an intellectually vibrant environment for undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
About the Journal
The Vantage is a bi-annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal published under the aegis of Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur. The Journal publishes research articles, book reviews, case and legislative comments, interviews, and thematic contributions across the domains of law and social sciences.
The Vantage published under three dedicated sections
- Academician Corner: Eligibilty: Academicians, researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate scholars
- Student Corner: Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs of law and social sciences
- Interview Corner: Eligibility: All scholars, practitioners, and professionals.
Theme for Volume 1, Issue 1
“LAW, SOCIETY AND INDIGENOUS WISDOM: EXPLORING CULTURAL NARRATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE JUSTICE”
Indicative Sub-Themes
(Note: The sub themes are non-exhaustive and authors may choose relevant topic(s) within the broader theme.)
- Customary and Indigenous legal systems and community governance
- Indigenous approaches to restorative justice, compliance & accountability
- Indigenous knowledge in environmental law, resource management & climate governance
- Cultural narratives and moral jurisprudence
- Historical evolution and contemporary relevance of Indigenous jurisprudence
- Gender, caste & equity in Indigenous legal practices
- Dharmaśāstra, Nyāya and Indian epistemologies in modern law
- Mīmānsā principles and hermeneutics in statutory interpretation
- Ethical governance through Indigenous knowledge systems
- 10.Technology, AI & traditional knowledge
- Digital governance challenges through Indigenous frameworks
- Bridging Indigenous thought with modern legal theory
- Legal pluralism: statutory, customary & religious laws
- Indigenous literature as a source of legal consciousness
- Narrative jurisprudence and storytelling
- Comparative legal myths & ethical tales
- Indigenous normative orders & global constitutionalism
- Legal pluralism in a globalized world
- Indigenous knowledge traditions in international law
- Role of Indigenous knowledge in global governance
Submission Guidelines
- Interviews: Substantive interviews with eminent personalities from law, governance, and social sciences. Must offer critical insights and contribute to scholarly/policy discourse. Open to scholars, practitioners, and professionals.
- Long Articles (3,500–10,000 words): Original, in-depth research with theoretical clarity and strong academic engagement
- Short Articles (1,200–3,500 words): Focused scholarly analysis on emerging themes
- Legislative & Case Comments (Up to 2,000 words): Critical analysis of recent judgments, legislation, or policy reforms
- Book Reviews (1,000–1,500 words): Review of recent academic works with critical evaluation
General Policies
- All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
- The journal follows strict anti-plagiarism standards. Manuscripts with similarity above 10% (excluding quotations) will be rejected.
- AI-generated or AI-assisted manuscripts are strongly discouraged as per UGC guidelines (level 0).
- A maximum of three co-authors allowed.
- Cover letter must include:
- Names and affiliation of all authors/interviewers
Contact details
- Title and category of submission
- Authors must inform the Editorial Board of any change in affiliation during review.
- The Editorial Board may request revisions or reject submissions not meeting academic standards.
Formatting & Citation Standards
- Language: English
- Abstract: 250–300 words
- Font: Times New Roman
- Size: 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Citation Style: APA 7th Edition
- File Format: .doc or .docx only
- Footnotes: Must follow APA (7th ed.)
Last Date for Full Paper Submission
26 February 2026
Submission Procedure
Click Here to Submit.
The brochure is here.
Attention all law students and lawyers!
Are you tired of missing out on internship, job opportunities and law notes?
Well, fear no more! With 2+ lakhs students already on board, you don't want to be left behind. Be a part of the biggest legal community around!
Join our WhatsApp Groups (Click Here) and Telegram Channel (Click Here) and get instant notifications.
